Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Ocala.
🏘️ Community
A delivery man claimed he fell on an old steel plate that gave way at Marion Community Hospital on October 28—suffering serious bodily injuries and loss of capacity for life—and he filed his lawsuit on August 26, alleging the hospital neglected routine safety inspections and is now seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
A Labor Day Weekend concert raised awareness on why Black voters need to take part in the democratic process, and organizers said that voting is important to shape the community.
They expect the event to inspire more people to vote in upcoming elections.
🚧 Accidents
On August 30 at 8:43 a.m., a 54-year-old driver was killed and a 22-year-old Dunnellon woman was seriously injured when her SUV ran a stop sign at the intersection of SR 200 and SW 140th Street — with a one-year-old passenger remaining uninjured — in Marion County.
💼 Business
Publix, a major Florida grocery chain, is open today with regular hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. as it only closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter—ensuring shoppers can complete their holiday runs.
Ocala-based Wilmek Construction was named among the top 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the latest Weekly Buzz—highlighting its national recognition among major companies.
🌲 Environment
Today the National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave off Africa that has little chance to form into a storm while Florida is set to see heavy rains and localized flooding this Labor Day weekend—officials urge residents to prepare for wet conditions.
🏛️ Government
The United States Navy will resume bomb testing at the Pinecastle Range Complex in Ocala National Forest with live and inert bomb exercises scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 3 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and Thursday, September 4 from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wildlife may be displaced during testing — motorists are advised to drive with extra caution.
🎉 Ocala Events
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MCA Annual Auction & Closing Party
5-7 p.m. — Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts — Supports local arts — Experience a festive evening with art and community spirit while bidding on unique auction items.
2025 Ocala Comic Con Weekend Pass
8:00 PM – 10:29 AM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Kids 10 and under are FREE — Experience Florida's largest comic convention packed with comic books, video games, and cosplay.
Marion Oaks Hispanic Heritage Celebration
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Marion Oaks Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic heritage with art activities for kids and live entertainment.
2025 Adult Spelling Bee
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Marion Theatre — Participant: $25, General Admission: FREE — Compete to be Ocala’s Smartest Speller and support local causes.
The Grass Roots Concert
5-8:30 p.m. — Circle Square Cultural Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively performance with classic hits from the renowned Rock and Roll era.
Absolute Queen - A Tribute to Queen
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying atmosphere of a live Queen concert with mind-blowing costume changes and all the classic hits.
Threads of Light - A New Requiem
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience a world premiere by local composer Joshua L. Mazur with the Ocala Symphony and Chorus.
2025 Grand National Show
6 AM - 11 AM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Check for pricing — Experience the thrill of equestrian excellence at the Grand National Show.
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