Good morning, Ocala.

Local nonprofits will unite during Give4Marion on Sept.

15 and 16 to raise funds and awareness for organizations that provide meals, shelter, and education across the community.

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will open its fall season with a free split-themed concert on Sept.

13 at 1614 E. Fort King St. in Ocala. The show features patriotic pieces celebrating America’s 250th and classic pop tributes, with donations supporting the Give4Marion campaign.

Ocala’s Summit Ballroom hosted the Indonesian Extravaganza Night on Aug.

29, featuring authentic cuisine from Tuti’s Kitchen and traditional dance by the Putri Mandalika group. The event aimed to share Indonesia’s diverse culture with local visitors.

FPL (Florida Power & Light) launched an online help center on Aug.

31 to aid customers in lowering high energy bills by offering payment extensions and access to LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) at fpl.com/assistance. The service aims to support households facing financial hardship.

Tropical Storm Dolly's remnants could reorganize near the Bahamas or Florida Straits later this week, possibly impacting local Labor Day plans; meanwhile, Invest 97L is set to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to coastal areas, so residents should stay alert for updated advisories.

Ocala man Michael Nowacki claimed a $34,436 Fantasy 5 jackpot after matching all five numbers with a ticket bought at Publix (8075 SW Highway 200) on Monday, Aug.

24; his win adds to several high-value lottery prizes sold this year.

Marion County Fire Rescue officials are hosting an honor walk today at Advent Health in Ocala at 2:30 p.m. to remember overdose victims + commemorate paramedic Clifton Murphy.

A 14.1-acre horse farm in northeast Ocala sold for $1.03 million on Aug.

14 at 780 NE 100th St (in a Farmland Preservation Area) and features a 2,488 sqft home plus a three-stall barn, while similar sales have occurred recently in the county.

Ocala’s Recreation and Parks Department is set to run a co-ed kickball league for adults starting Monday nights from Sept.

7 to Oct. 26 at the sports complex on 3500 SW 67th Avenue (teams cost $375 and must have at least four women on the field).