Good morning, Ocala.

Braver Angels CEO Maury Giles visited Ocala on Oct.

7 at Marion County Public Library Headquarters, meeting with Mayor Ben Marciano and local students to discuss courageous citizenship. The local alliance meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 (2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd.) with the Supervisor of Elections.

Marion County school officials plan a $150M combined 6-12 campus for nearly 1700 students behind Dunnellon High — rising interest rates now add about $38M to costs, and board members are exploring lease financing to speed up construction from a projected 2031 finish to as early as 2029.

CF broke ground on Oct.

1 for a new $19.4 million Criminal Justice Institute at 3001 S.W. College Road in Ocala. The 31,201 sqft complex will train over 600 officers from 14 agencies and open in January 2028 plus feature academic and simulation buildings.

Marion County commissioners approved the Marreros’ request on Oct.

6 to keep three emotional support goats (Olaf, Daisy, and Rosie) at their Dunnellon property at 6552 SW 202nd Court in the Rainbow Acres subdivision; the permit requires that non-compliant poultry be rehomed and animal enclosures maintained.

Health officials warn that flooding from Hurricane Isaias, expected tonight and early Saturday, could raise Vibrio infection risk if open wounds mix with brackish water.

Residents should avoid floodwater exposure and cook seafood thoroughly to protect themselves.