Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A silent auction raised funds that will go directly to covering Sweet Pea's medical expenses—supporting the pet's road to recovery. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 30 at 8:43 a.m., a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SR 200 and Southwest 140th Street in Ocala left a 54-year-old man dead after his Land Rover Defender was hit by a Chevy Tahoe driven by a 22-year-old woman who failed to stop at a stop sign—her buckled 1-year-old passenger was unharmed and the woman is expected to recover while FHP investigates. Ocala StarBanner
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An Archer resident opened The Giving Shed—located along Southwest 121st Avenue—on September 1, marking the start of a new local establishment. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marion County deputies ask for help finding the 78-year-old Pamela McCutcheon who was last seen Saturday at her home on SW 153rd Lane in Dunnellon—she has early-stage dementia and was wearing light blue clothing. ClickOrlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Ocala City Council is expected to vote on appropriating an FDOT grant of $114,000 to fund a new Downtown Circulator Trolley that will connect key stops downtown—if approved, the city will match the funds and update its contract with RATP Dev USA to manage additional service hours starting in September. Ocala-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Florida offers fruit in season all year as hot summers and cool winters help many fruit-bearing plants grow in North Central Florida. Gardeners must choose the right plants and learn proper care to enjoy fresh fruit each season. Ocala Gazette
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