Good morning, Ocala.

Family, friends and colleagues will gather to say final goodbyes for former police chief Samuel Williams, who died Friday at 79.

His viewing is set for Friday, Sept. 11 at Sellers Funeral Home and a celebration of life will follow at Immerse Church on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Angels Above Baby Gowns, a local nonprofit, turns donated wedding dresses into burial gowns for infants to comfort grieving families; the group packages gowns, hats, booties, blankets, bracelets, and an angel ornament (using donated dresses) and has provided over 100,000 burial packages statewide.

Family, friends and colleagues of the former Ocala Police Chief will gather soon (event details pending) to honor his service with a celebration of life.

The community plans to offer a final farewell during this heartfelt tribute.

The 12th annual TEDxOcala event takes place Sept.

26 at the Reilly Arts Center, featuring 14 speakers exploring the theme (Rhythm & Intersections) with topics from health to personal growth. The independent event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ocala.

Recreational snook season began Tuesday in eastern Marion County waters, part of the state’s Northeast management region, and runs through December 14 with a daily limit of one fish measuring 28 to 32 inches (anglers must have a valid fishing license and snook permit).

Ocala teen Nacssa Garemore finished in the final four on American Ninja Warrior Monday night — narrowly missing the $250,000 championship match after setting the fastest overall time early in the season.