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Ocala
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Stages nonprofit and the Chelsea Art Center will host free open house events in Ocala from Aug. 24 to 29—giving visitors a chance to explore the theater group's third season and the center's expanding community programming. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ City officials will break ground on Thursday, August 28th at 9:15 a.m. at Ocala Skate Park (517 NE 9th Street) on a 16,000-square-foot expansion that will add new bowls, a snake run, and a paved walking path. Ocala-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police arrested three Ocala men—Gabriel Frazier, Jr., Jarrett Jones, and Kaniel Edwards—for their alleged role in a shooting at a local recreation center on April 20 that claimed the life of 20-year-old Ontaria Baisden. Ocala-News
- ➤ A 61-year-old Ocala man was arrested on Aug. 17 for allegedly using his security system to time his sprinklers so they soaked his disabled neighbors when a school bus arrived—he had called authorities more than 70 times to complain about the bus being on his property. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved $5,619,644 in incentives for a redevelopment project that will boost Ocala’s business and community life—officials say the plan will bring new energy to the area. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ocala teen Nacssa Garemore will compete on August 25 in the final round of American Ninja Warrior for a $250,000 grand prize after advancing in a head-to-head tournament—he was reseeded as a 9 and will face eight-seeded David Bergstrom-Wright in a direct race. Ocala-News
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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 — Ticket info varies — Experience the thrill of rodeo events and local culture under the stars.
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