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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ronald Wallace Jones Sr. passed away peacefully on October 20th in Ocala—he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and community leader known for his love of sports and tireless work with local youth. He leaves behind a legacy of service and is survived by three children and many grandchildren. Ocala-News
- ➤ On Saturday, Nov. 1st, at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, 7th grader Elle Pittman (12) dressed as a giant chili pepper and handed out chili samples at the 44th Annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for The Cornerstone School. Ocala Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County firefighters rescued a dog trapped in a mobile home fire in Silver Springs on October 30 at 6:42 p.m.—crews from multiple stations acted quickly and reported no injuries. Ocala-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ocala resident Bruce Fitzgerald said he is happy to see Raising Cane's open because he had urged the chain by email to come to town and now locals have more dining options + they no longer need to drive to Gainesville for chicken fingers. Ocala-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida's gas price for regular fuel went up a bit last week to $2.85 per gallon from $2.83, and prices dropped about 5 cents since last month — a year ago, gas cost $3.07 per gallon and remains roughly 6% below the national average. This data comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Ocala StarBanner
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Loomis Bros. Circus
November 3-4 — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — Adults $30, Children $8 — Experience a traditional circus filled with athleticism, animals, and nostalgia for the whole family.
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November USEA Horse Trials
November 8-9 — Majestic Oaks Ocala — Entry fees apply — Witness thrilling equestrian competition across three phases at this prestigious horse trials event.
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2025 Ocali Country Days Festival
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center — $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE — Experience Florida’s history with live music, crafts, and delicious food.
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2025 Ocala November Show Series II: National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Enjoy two weeks of exciting National Hunter and Level 6 Jumper competitions.
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HSITP 2025 Championship Show
1 PM - 10 PM — Covered Arena at The Grand Oaks Resort — Entry fees apply — Compete for year-end awards in a thrilling equestrian championship event.
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Paso Fino Fall Festival
8 AM – 11 PM — Florida Horse Park — Admission details not provided — Experience an exciting day of Paso Fino horse shows with food, music, and family fun.
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Brown's Christmas Market 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Brown & Brown Farms and Country Store — Free park and shop — Enjoy a festive market filled with unique gifts, crafts, and fun activities for kids.
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