Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County will host Give4Marion on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 17—an annual 33-hour fundraiser that brings donors, businesses and over 100 nonprofits together to support local agencies and surpass last year’s $3 million. Matching gift moments and Power Hour prizes will help multiply donations as participating groups prepare to meet community needs. Ocala Gazette
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement in Dunnellon is asking the public for help finding Pamela McCutcheon—78—with early-stage dementia who was last seen at 7:30 a.m. on August 30 in the front yard of her home at 9321 SW 153rd Lane; she wore a light blue tank top and light blue pants. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida insurance regulators announced fines of over $2 million for eight companies that mishandled claims after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia. The fines—ranging from $50,000 to $400,000—address failures such as not paying or denying claims within 90 days and signal continued state efforts to ensure insurers honor their promises. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ The city of Ocala’s engineering department will host a community road safety planning meeting on Thursday at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County high school sports fans are invited to vote for Athlete of the Week from a pool of 22 nominees — the poll ends Friday at 12 p.m. and the winner will be announced on the Star-Banner page to honor standout players in football, volleyball and cross country. Ocala StarBanner
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