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Sunday, September 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today, over 100 locals gathered in Ocala to support efforts to end Alzheimer’s disease and raise awareness for those affected.  WCJB
  • The Ocala Home and Garden Show—now in its fifth year—is drawing hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors with exhibits on kitchens, pools, and interior design; the event features cooking demonstrations and will continue tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  WCJB

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A Bell High School student was selected as a Presidential Scholar when 161 students were named, including one from North Central Florida — recognizing exceptional academic achievement.  WCJB
  • Old Town Elementary was recognized as a School of Excellence by state education leaders on Sep. 27—marking the honor announced last night.  WCJB

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A free trolley service has run in downtown Ocala for ten days and offers a 30‐minute loop connecting public parking, shops, and landmarks from Wednesday through Saturday. The service, approved by city council on September 3 and featuring live online tracking on SunTran’s website, will be piloted until June 30 — with a custom O-Line Trolley planned for next year.  Ocala-News

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • The 200-acre Thoroughbred horse farm in north Marion was sold on September 9 for $5.3 million to Dream With Me Florida, LLC. The buyer said the farm that trained champions like American Pharoah will be kept for racing—without plans for redevelopment.  Ocala-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 9/30/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not about money. It's about peace.

~ Naval Ravikant

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