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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion County businesses are supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month by sharing information at their locations—efforts that help educate the community about available resources and safety measures. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The 70th annual Ocala Graded Bull Sale will take place on Oct. 14 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion — the event is hosted by the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association and features over 70 registered bulls with pre-grading on Oct. 13. Local buyers from across the country will gather at 2232 Jacksonville Road and a cake auction by the Cattlewomen’s Association will offer additional community support. Ocala Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala mother Jackie Graves—a cancer survivor and parent of three—was eliminated from FOX’s 99 to Beat after finishing 72nd in a rubber band challenge on a recent episode, and she said she gave it her all. Ocala-News
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents saw a bright Harvest supermoon — the first of three supermoons in 2025 — that rose on Monday, Oct.6 at sunset and peaked at 11:48 p.m. ET; clear skies away from city lights helped many enjoy the view. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 4 p.m. at Ocala City Hall the city council will consider a $227,065 contract to purchase 15 10-foot radius bus shelters from Tolar Manufacturing Company to protect SunTran passengers from the elements—staff have identified key locations such as City Hall, Six Gun Plaza, Gaitway Plaza, HCA Florida Maricamp Emergency, and Marion County Parks and Recreation using grant funds. Ocala-News
- ➤ Ocala and Marion County officials are hearing presentations today about the new ‘Look Up Marion, Put The Phone Down’ campaign that urges children and teens to reduce screen time—details include a November 15 offline event and a December 3 summit at the College of Central Florida. The initiative will offer practical tips to help families manage phone use and strengthen personal connections. Ocala-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A property owner seeks approval to develop Capozolli Hills, a planned unit development of 72 one-story and two-story homes on a 19.62-acre site at 7325 SW 80th Street near a busy State Road 200 intersection in Ocala. The project will be reviewed by the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners and is expected to generate up to 73 peak hour trips—traffic that county staff says is manageable. Ocala-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County high school athlete of the week nominees include gridiron stars, volleyball queens and cross country runner Allen Pettigrew Jr.—each chosen for his or her strong sports performance. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ On Monday, the Jaguars beat the Chiefs 31 to 28 when Trevor Lawrence scored a game-winning touchdown with 23 seconds left — the Buccaneers won 38 to 35 as Baker Mayfield led a decisive 70-yard drive culminating in a last-second field goal. The Panthers rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Dolphins 27 to 24, delivering a thrilling NFL weekend for fans. Ocala StarBanner
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4th Annual Grays Halloween Festival
5-10 p.m. — Ocala Downtown Market — Free entry — Celebrate the Halloween season with fun festivities at this community festival.
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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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Hands-on Volunteer Training for October Ride-a-Test
8:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Florida Horse Park — Free entry — Learn valuable skills while supporting an equestrian event through volunteer opportunities.
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