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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A county spokesperson said more than 750 customers at the Ocala Preserve off US 27 must follow a precautionary boil water notice issued today—officials are monitoring water quality to ensure safety. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Osceola Middle School held a centennial celebration on October 2 that marked 100 years since it opened as Ocala High School in 1925 and 60 years since it desegregated—Historic Ocala Preservation Society presented a plaque that lets visitors scan a QR code to learn more at its Tuscawilla Avenue location. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state has activated two new pedestrian hybrid beacons on SR 200 in Ocala—one located between SW 32nd and SW 26th Avenues and the other between SW 12th and SW 10th Avenues—to improve pedestrian safety; a third beacon will be activated next week as part of a project that includes resurfacing, raised concrete medians, and updated traffic signals along the corridor. Ocala-News
- ➤ Earlier this week, Ocala City Council approved a five-year, $549,000 contract to update city websites and add an AI chat tool—designed to answer residents' questions with city-approved data. The upgrade also includes new subsites for Fire Rescue and Fiber Network to improve online services. Ocala-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health issued a 60-day rabies alert in Marion County after a raccoon tested positive in Anthony off Northeast 70th Street—officials advise residents to keep pets and themselves away from wild animals. WCJB
- ➤ Ocala has issued a boil-water notice for Pointe Grand at Heath Brook after a contractor damaged the water main—residents must boil all water until a survey shows it is safe. ClickOrlando
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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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Tropical Steel Music Event
6:00–9:30 p.m. — Yellow Pony at World Equestrian Center — Check event page for costs — Enjoy dinner and drinks while grooving to the versatile sounds of Tropical Steel.
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Library Trunk or Treat Event
4-11:59 p.m. — Forest Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy games, music, and spooky fun at this family-friendly Trunk or Treat.
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