Good morning, Ocala.

A silent auction raised funds that will go directly to covering Sweet Pea's medical expenses—supporting the pet's road to recovery.

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.

An Archer resident opened The Giving Shed—located along Southwest 121st Avenue—on September 1, marking the start of a new local establishment.

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.

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.

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.

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.