Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of November.
Good morning, Ocala.
🚧 Accidents
Officials shut down streets and evacuated businesses and residents around the historic downtown Square after crews discovered high gas levels; utility crews are working to find and stop the leak and residents should avoid the area until officials lift the order.
🎓 Education
Florida Credit Union and the Ocala Star-Banner named Amy Langworthy (a kindergarten teacher at Dr. N.
H. Jones Elementary) their Amazing Teacher of the Month, and nominations for future honorees are open online.
🏈 Sports
Florida lost 27-8 to Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, dropping to 5-3, 3-3 in the SEC; RB Jadan Baugh was held to 38 yards and is no longer a Heisman contender, while the defense allowed two touchdowns and showed visible growth under coordinator Brad White.
Ocala Parks and Recreation will host the coed Pickleball: King of the Court tournament on Nov.
6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex outdoor courts (2200 SE 36th Avenue); entry is $40 per team and registration is open through the day, call 352-401-3915.
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