Good morning, Ocala.

City officials unveiled a fully rebuilt home at 826 NW 6th Avenue for the Woodbury family through the Community Housing Services Housing Rehabilitation Program on Thursday, Sept.

24. The project was completed by Bentley Pinder Construction for up to $138,320 (funded by multiple housing grants) and features accessible, energy-efficient upgrades.

Ocala pitmaster Rashad Jones stars in a 30 second TikTok commercial titled Rashad Jones BBQ airing across North America.

The ad comes 500 days after his first TikTok post and follows his recent Good Morning America feature that boosted interest in his expanding Big Lee's BBQ business.

The Harvest Moon reaches peak fullness today at 12:49 p.m. ET and gives Florida sky watchers near-full moonrises for several evenings (Sept.

25, 26, 27) during the golden hour.

A winning Fantasy 5 ticket for $105,641.18 sold on Sept.

24 at the Publix in Heath Brook Commons remains unclaimed, and lottery records note multiple high-value wins recently along the SW College Road corridor (including two $100k prizes).

Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15 for non-tipped and $11.98 for tipped employees starting Sept.

30 — a change approved by voters. Annual adjustments will tie wages to inflation beginning next year.

Residents can spend 10 minutes today inspecting their homes to remove standing water and reduce mosquito breeding spots as health officials warn of rising dengue, West Nile, and chikungunya cases + using repellents helps further lower the risk.

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Pratt Industries sold its 100,367 sqft facility at 227 SW 57th Ave near the airport for $11.3 million.

The buyer, OLP 57th Avenue Ocala FL, LLC—a One Liberty Properties affiliate—snapped up the property + recent local deals show a busy market.