Good morning, Ocala.

An Ocala transportation veteran is testing her idea (Halo Glow) to boost visibility at bus stops after her sister died last October.

She seeks local business and community partners since city safety upgrades may not come for three to five years.

More than 350 people attended the ninth annual Tri-County Baby Shower in Chiefland on Friday, Sep.

18 — the largest turnout in nine years as local families faced rising everyday costs.

Chick-fil-A purchased a 2.38-acre property for $1.8 million on Sept.

14 at 4639 E. Silver Springs Blvd in east Ocala in a deal that signals plans for a new, fourth restaurant (the site is near other new dining options).

Marion County School Board will vote Tuesday on whether to close Wyomina Park Elementary amid declining enrollment.

The decision could change school programs and affect staff jobs.

On Sept. 16, the Florida Board of Education approved new guidelines on artificial intelligence for K-12 public schools and state colleges at a meeting at Polk State College in Winter Haven.

The rules require school districts to update internet safety policies and state colleges to set AI restrictions.

The College of Central Florida introduced its new CF Patriot mascot at its Ocala Campus on Wednesday, Sept.

16 during a Constitution Day celebration. The mascot, designed to embody the college’s core values (leadership, curiosity, opportunity, perseverance, belonging, excellence), is available for public events.

FDOT announced the demolition of the SW 66th Street bridge starting Sept.

21 until Sept. 24 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., affecting northbound I-75 by reducing lanes to one with a 60 mph limit while southbound lanes remain open — crews may return Sept. 27 if needed.

The Joint Chiropractic Ocala will host Monstober, a month-long Halloween celebration from Oct.

1 through Oct. 31 at Gaitway Plaza. The event offers costumes, treats, giveaways and a free initial visit for new patients who mention code MONSTOBER, with George Green promoting the festivities + inviting the community to join.

TV20 Sports Overtime reported that team wins kept Santa Fe, Lake Weir, Buchholz, Forest and Dunnellon unbeaten in week five contests across North Central Fla — the results highlight strong performances and set a competitive tone for the season.