Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Ocala Drive-In has been listed for sale since May 2025 and remains open seven days a week as locals worry the site (one of Florida's last four drive-ins) could be redeveloped for storage, retail, or housing.
Marion County Fire Rescue announced Lt. John Pelliccio is retiring after 36 years of service with agencies across the state, and officials said his leadership will continue to influence future crews.
🚧 Accidents
A house fire in Ocala on Tuesday, Oct.
27 destroyed Vanessa and Robert Concepcion’s home, displacing the couple and their two children, 5-year-old Haven and 11-month-old Havana, and relatives have launched a GoFundMe for temporary housing and essentials.
🏛️ Government
Ocala Police Capt. Jason Douglas is retiring after 25 years, making his final radio transmission Thursday after serving as SWAT commander and helping lead the department through COVID-19, hurricanes, and presidential visits (Rep. Kat Cammack thanked him).
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