Good morning, Ocala.

Grace Episcopal Church will hold its 79th Holiday Bazaar Nov.

13 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 503 SE Broadway St., offering handmade holiday décor, baked goods, raffles, and proceeds benefiting Lotus Marion and Wear Gloves, Inc.

Marion County Fire Rescue says firefighter Victor 'Vic' Payette (40) was found dead Wednesday morning after more than 20 years with the department, and officials are offering support to his family while asking for privacy.

A video of the Ocala/Marion Homeless Alliance Continuum of Care membership meeting was posted Oct.

28, and members outlined coordination of local homelessness services and next steps for providers.

More than 61,000 Marion County residents—22.53% of 271,268 active voters—had cast ballots by Wednesday morning, with early voting continuing every day through Saturday, Oct.

31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The Thanksgiving Play opens today at the Ocala Civic Theatre for a 15-performance run through Nov.

15, with shows Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (The Civic is at 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd.)

Forest High teacher Joe Ray is competing to be the Face of Halloween, which could land him in Rue Morgue and a $13,000 prize; voting ends at 8 p.m. today online (votes are free; donations support the Starlight Children’s Foundation).

Developers say they have secured a (300-acre) site for a proposed horse racetrack in Marion County, but they won't disclose the exact location as they pursue permits and community approvals in the coming months.

Trinity Catholic beat The First Academy 25-23, 25-21, 25-22 on Oct.

27 at the Celtics gym to win the Class 2A-Region 1 final, improving to 24-5, and the Celtics will play in the state Final Four at Polk State College on Nov. 3.