Good morning, Ocala.

Four over-100 World War II veterans will be honored at Veterans Helping Veterans USA in Silver Springs on Friday, Oct.

2 at 1 p.m. Attendees should reserve a seat by texting 352-342-1775 + seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tesla will propose a Megacharger system to serve heavy-duty trucks at the Pilot Travel Center off I-75 today at the Marion County Development Review Committee meeting.

The project will add six posts & extra infrastructure and awaits further staff evaluation before commission review.

Alexander Everts was named Amazing Teacher of the Month by the Ocala Star-Banner and Florida Credit Union on Sept.

27. The educator now serves as the sixth-grade student services dean at Horizon Academy and is recognized for his creative approach to building students' futures.

Ocala students took part in the 4th annual film derby as part of the Weekly Buzz program, learning film industry skills and networking over four days of friendly competition.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Marion County School Board approved a $606,600 grant to supply free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks at 19 elementary schools, including one new campus, for the 2026-2027 school year.

Teachers will also integrate bi-weekly nutrition lessons and work with local vendors for produce.

Doctors warn that a proposed 20% Medicare reimbursement cut could extend wait times for hip and knee replacements in Florida from 4-6 weeks to several months if CMS approves the change on Nov.

1, taking effect on Jan. 1.

On Sept. 14, the former AT&T call center at 5312 SW 6th Place sold for $5.2 million to HWB Ocala LLC, led by Kirk Boone of Ocala Development.

The nearly 10-acre site features a 102,400 sqft industrial building plus ample parking near Ocala International Airport.