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Ocala
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion County Parks Recreation Carnival will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala where residents can enjoy inflatables, live music, food trucks, face painting, hayrides, a petting zoo, a kids zone, and haunted stalls for trick-or-treating plus youth armbands cost $5 cash only or five non-perishable donations. All funds raised will benefit the Youth Scholarship Program. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County Animal Services is hosting name-your-price pet adoptions for Adopt a Dog Month by offering adoptable pets such as Sausage— a five-year-old with skin issues, Waffles— a four-month-old lapdog, and Margaret— a five-year-old who loves attention; visitors can call or stop by from Tuesday to Saturday for more details. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon bought a 1,085,280-square-foot warehouse at 3171 NW 44th Avenue in Ocala for $97,675,200 from Ocala 44 RRL, LLC to expand its operations at Florida Crossroads Logistics Center—located near centers for Chewy, FedEx and AutoZone. Ocala-News
- ➤ Groome Transportation now offers door-to-door shuttle service from homes in Ocala, Marion Oaks, Belleview, Summerfield, Wildwood, and Oxford to Tampa International Airport. Passengers can book online or by phone—fare is $59 one-way for clean, air-conditioned rides with professional drivers handling luggage. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buchholz Theater is presenting 'Six The Musical: Teen Edition'—a teen-focused version of the hit musical that gives young actors a chance to shine on stage. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marion County School Board members discussed a plan on Thursday to allow gun-sniffing dogs in elementary schools and aim to finalize a policy by the end of the month—school district leaders are meeting today and will later consult with the Sheriff's Office to refine search procedures so students are not impacted. WCJB
- ➤ A new high school in south Ocala will open in August and has received nearly $260,000—funds from a state grant program—to offer specialized courses in AI, avionics, digital cinema, entrepreneurship and agribusiness. The funding will help students earn industry certifications and prepare for high-demand careers. Ocala-News
- ➤ Osceola Middle School is celebrating its 100th anniversary today with actors dressed in period clothing who reenact a 1925 school day and exhibits displaying original desks, a chalkboard, and a typewriter that teachers used — preserving a key part of our local heritage. The Historic Ocala Preservation Society will honor the school with a new plaque and add it to its historic district walking tour — linking the past with what lies ahead. WCJB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Post-tropical Humberto pulled Hurricane Imelda away from a potential Florida landfall, marking the closest approach by two hurricanes in decades. Forecasters say that although emerging La Niña conditions may lead to a busier October, no tropical system is expected to threaten Florida in the next few weeks. Ocala StarBanner
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Grand Prix Dining Experience
6:30-9 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Table pricing from $500 — Indulge in a three-course meal while enjoying top-level equestrian sport under the lights.
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Back to the 80's: Dance Fitness Party
1-5 p.m. — Paddock Mall — Donation-based entry — Get your groove on while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer prevention.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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