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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion County Animal Services features adoptable pets — Saint is a joyful two-year-old dog, Allspice is a playful 11-week-old kitten, and Cider is a friendly three-year-old who warms up slowly. Adoption fees will be waived in September for library card holders or those who share their family’s emergency plan, and the shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday. WCJB
- ➤ Marion County leaders with Walk to End Alzheimer’s & Bridgewater Park will host Pedal with a Purpose on Sunday, September 7 to raise money for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies in north Marion County responded early Friday near Reddick when a suspect led to a car chase—after refusing to exit his vehicle and allegedly trying to run over a deputy, he was shot and taken to a local hospital in stable condition as traffic slowed on NW Gainesville Road, N Highway 441 and Highway 329. Ocala-News
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REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the city council approved plans by Anna Jo Partnership, LLC to add 400 new units to the nearly 40-acre site at 2275 SW 53rd Avenue in southwest Ocala—expanding the renovated Timberland Apartments that began with 42 units after millions were invested in improvements. Ocala-News
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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.
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Matt Schofield Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Cost unknown — Experience the virtuoso guitar skills and emotive vocals of Matt Schofield, a multi-award winning British Blues musician.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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