Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Mega Millions jackpot reached $403 million after rolling over 22 times and offered a $162.1 million cash option in Friday’s drawing.
Florida Lottery officials said winners must reveal their identities, and Tuesday’s drawing will set a new jackpot.
Organizers are planning an Ocala park + aquarium focused on conservation, education and animal welfare.
The project is in early development and lacks secured land, with a 2028 opening still unconfirmed.
🏛️ Government
Clocks will fall back one hour Sunday, Nov.
1, at 2 a.m. as daylight saving time ends in Ocala + Florida awaits Congressional action to make the change permanent.
🏥 Health
Florida health officials reported on Oct.
15 that two new cases of Hansen’s disease have brought the total to 25 for this year + experts advise that persistent symptoms like numbness and skin patches after contact with armadillos require medical attention.
🏈 Sports
TV20 Sports Overtime covered Week Nine high school football games where Hawthorne and Bradford stayed unbeaten while Forest and Bell improved their records.
The recap included scores such as 38-3 for Hawthorne over Hardee and a 27-24 win for Bradford against Univ. Christian.
Trinity Catholic (the Celtics) secured their 20th straight district championship with a sweep of Oak Hall on Oct.
15 in Ocala, improving their record to 21-5. The team will host a Class 2A regional quarterfinal on Oct. 20.
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