Good morning, Ocala.

On Saturday, a Marion County community gathered to honor Lloyd W.

Johnson Sr. — a dedicated farmer, businessman and school bus driver — with a newly renamed street and historical marker recognizing his decades of service.

A historical marker and renaming of SE 185th Avenue occurred on Aug.

15 in Evinston to honor late Lloyd W. Johnson Sr., one of the first Black bus drivers. Family members and local officials gathered at Mount Olive AME Church plus near Bus 23 for the tribute.

The Ocala City Council will vote Tuesday at 4 p.m. on an agreement with JLC AirShow Management to host the 'Wings Over Ocala, Florida Airshow'—featuring the Blue Angels, military jets, drone displays and fireworks at the Ocala International Airport in spring 2027.

Ticket options will launch on Sept. 8.

A $5 million Mega Bucks scratch-off winner was confirmed on Wed, Aug.

12 at a Marathon gas station in Chiefland (ticket bought at Jiffy Food Stores on North Young Boulevard) with the winner opting for a $3,033,000 lump-sum cash prize. The winning individual's identity remains confidential per state law.

Ocala Fire Rescue is advancing its paramedicine program to boost safety in Marion County - more details will be shared in the Weekly Buzz.

Marion County high school football season has begun as teams prepare for games from Aug.20 to Aug.22 featuring matchups like Belleview at Gainesville High and Forest at North Marion — schedules continue with weekly contests through Oct.31.