Good morning, Ocala.

On Friday, Sept. 11, Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park hosted a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony where Bob Resetar and his wife Susan listened as Amazing Grace played.

Resetar, a first responder who directed ambulances during 9/11, recalled his time at Ground Zero.

Publix's buy-one-get-one promotions in Florida require customers to buy two of the same item for the discount, while in other states a single item gets a half-price deal.

The chain has kept its historical rule to meet local customer expectations + rising grocery prices.

Six Vanguard High IB seniors advanced as National Merit semifinalists (selected from less than 1% of nationwide applicants) and plan to study in fields like medicine, engineering, and technology at top universities.

They will soon compete for National Merit Scholarships awarded this spring.

On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, swimming at Silver Glen Recreation Area was paused for nearly an hour when a 6 foot alligator was spotted cruising through the waters & eventually swam away, prompting wildlife officials to remind visitors to keep a safe distance.

Tracy M. Haskins, who has been without water since March, asked the Marion County Board to forgive over $2,250 in jail fees so she can apply for a grant to repair her well; her request will be reviewed at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the McPherson Governmental Complex.

Florida cases of locally acquired dengue fever have increased to 111 as of Sept.

5; residents are advised to review symptoms and seek care if needed.

Developer Tillman & Associates Engineering has asked county commissioners to lower the Cypress Pointe plan from 621 townhomes and villas to 337 single-family homes on a 103-acre site in southwest Ocala, with a consent agenda vote scheduled Tuesday, Sept.

15.

High school football scores from week 4 show teams statewide, including Ocala, played on Sept.

11 with close contests & key wins that built season momentum.

Eastside beat Belleview 13-9 in a football game at Belleview High School on Friday, Sept.

11. Jameer McCarthy made a key play in the wet field that helped secure the victory.