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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, hundreds gathered in downtown Ocala for a prayer vigil honoring Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated on September 10 in Utah. Local pastor Dr. Austin Tucker led the event as supporters prayed for Kirk’s widow and children, with nearly 500 people attending. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several local Black leaders in agriculture and equine industries were honored Sept. 18 at the Marion County Black History Museum at the Howard Academy Community Center — the event celebrated pioneers as the traveling exhibit Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers remains on display. Ocala Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT said a lane on northbound I-75 from County Road 462 to County Road 484 will be closed each night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, September 26 for milling and paving. The department added the shoulder from County Road 484 to State Road 200 will be closed every day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.—work that includes clearing and gopher tortoise relocation. Ocala-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Week 5 of high school football, Ocala Christian beat First Coast Christian 38-22 and Santa Fe stayed undefeated with a 37-27 win over Fernandina Beach—other regional teams like SCORESColumbia and Fort White also won their matchups. Fans watched the games on TV20 Sports at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. with Olivia Eisenhauer and Carson Lokey. WCJB
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2025 Adult Spelling Bee
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Marion Theatre — Participant: $25, General Admission: FREE — Compete to be Ocala’s Smartest Speller and support local causes.
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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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Threads of Light - A New Requiem
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience a world premiere by local composer Joshua L. Mazur with the Ocala Symphony and Chorus.
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2025 Grand National Show
6 AM - 11 AM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Check for pricing — Experience the thrill of equestrian excellence at the Grand National Show.
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