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Ocala
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Scout Nicholas Eggers completed a project in April at Ocala Veterans Memorial Park that honors veterans with a 42-by-12-foot concrete pad—he raised about $12,000 in donations and coordinated local sponsors. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ Skyla reported her 5-month-old hairless kitten Dobby disappeared Tuesday night around 6 p.m. from her home on Southwest 106th Street in King’s Court—she said he may have slipped out the dog door and scaled the fence, and she urged anyone with information to call her. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon, an overturned semi-truck blocked all three northbound lanes on I-75 in Ocala—just north of the Silver Springs Boulevard exit. WCJB
- ➤ A USPS mail carrier filed a lawsuit on August 5 after a mailbox bank fell on her while delivering mail at The Estates at Heathbrook in Ocala on September 17, 2021 — she seeks over $50,000, claiming the incident caused severe, permanent injuries and loss of income. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County firefighters responded at 7:33 p.m. Tuesday to a large fire at Tizwhiz Feed/Ocala Hay Company in Reddick that caused multiple explosions and ignited four tractor-trailers, but the blaze was put out with no injuries reported. ClickOrlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Erin is beginning to strengthen today and is expected to become a hurricane by later today or early Friday with forecasters predicting it will reach Category 3 status with 115-mph winds by Sunday as it moves west across the Atlantic. No watches have been issued for Florida, and officials advise residents to closely monitor the storm as its impacts remain uncertain. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, August 12, Ocala officials presented a proposed $1.15 billion budget for next fiscal year at a City Council work session led by Budget Director Tammi Haslam—aiming to maintain the current millage rate and slightly raise property tax revenues; the final vote will occur on Tuesday, September 16, with a public hearing on September 3 and a fire assessment hearing on September 11. Ocala-News
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DCCW: HEATWAVE
7-10 p.m. — Silver Springs Shores Community Center — $20 adults, $12 kids — Experience intense wrestling action as Jake Logan defends his title against Romeo Quevedo.
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First Time Home Buyer Workshop
5-9 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — Free entry — Get expert advice and resources to turn your homeownership dreams into reality.
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The Jersey Tenors Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Circle Square Cultural Center — Tickets $32-35 — Experience an explosive blend of opera and rock with iconic Jersey music.
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Titans of Rock
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the best anthems of Journey and Bon Jovi live in one electrifying performance.
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Mermaids vs. Pirates Roller Derby Scrimmage
1:30-4 p.m. — Ocala Downtown Market — $10 admission, kids under 12 free — Enjoy a thrilling roller derby scrimmage featuring an exciting showdown between mermaids and pirates.
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FL-Labor Day Barrel Blast
August 28th – September 1st — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $40,000 Added — Experience thrilling barrel racing competitions with significant prize money.
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Ocala Shrine Rodeo
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — $25 at the gate — Experience traditional rodeo fun featuring bronc riding, barrel racing, and more at the 40th Annual event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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