Good morning, Ocala.

On Oct. 31, the Reddick High School Terrier Reunion will be held at North Marion High School at 10 a.m. to celebrate the legendary 1956-57 perfect season, featuring shared memories, a noon meal catered by Sonny’s BBQ, & a $30 advance admission with RSVP details provided by organizers.

Local businesses were celebrated at a gala on Oct.

14 at Circle Square Cultural Center when Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos announced winners in more than 120 categories. Hosted by the Ocala Star-Banner + LocaliQ, the event featured food, music and community spirit.

An Ocala woman won $5 million with a scratch-off ticket she bought on June 5 at Quick King Food Store on SR200, claiming a $3,319,810 lump-sum cash payout in the $5,000,000 Triple Match game.

Her identity remains protected under state law (90-day privacy rule) as Marion County records show a surge in lottery wins.

Daniel Banks of Ocala received the NAACP Environmental Climate Justice Award on Sept.

19 at the State Convention in Orlando & was honored for leading a town hall meeting in June to support Chatmire residents recovering from a Feb. 1 rail tie fire.

Mike Mills and Brigitte Smith are competing for the Marion County School Board District 4 seat in the November election following the August primary vote.

Mills highlights his business experience while Smith stresses improved literacy and balanced discipline, with early voting from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31 across Marion County.

Ocala will host a public meeting at 5 p.m. Oct.

28 at the Marion County Growth Services Training Room (2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd) to share details and collect feedback on a proposed 6.2-mile Downtown Ocala Trail project that will connect local trails to Silver Springs State Park.

The Ocala Drive-In is on the market for $1.7 million for 11 acres along 441 near South Pine Avenue with a listing proposing various developments, though nothing is official yet.

Local supporters encourage families to attend screenings to help preserve this cherished landmark.