Good morning, Ocala.

Charles Perkins, an Ocala resident, wrote on November 9 that a 5–6 foot planter on State Road 200 will help prevent pedestrian and vehicular fatalities by keeping distracted drivers at bay — he argued that safe drivers should easily avoid the barrier.

Between Sept. 8 and Sept.

14, 2025, the Clerk of the Circuit Court recorded deed transfers of houses selling for $80,000 or more in Marion County—data organized by subdivision or county for smaller sales. The list shows a wide range of prices, from modest sales in Marion County to multi-million dollar deals in Ocala.

Ocala’s Paddock Mall is expanding with a new wing that will include several new restaurants — dozens of vendors will join the soon-to-open Paddock Market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Tuna Christmas Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc. — Ticket information available — Experience the festive comedy that brings laughter to the holiday season.

Symphony Under the Lights

7:30 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Free entry — Enjoy a joyful outdoor concert performed by the Ocala Symphony and Youth Symphony under festive lights.

Ocala Holiday Market & Food Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a festive day filled with unique crafts, delicious food, and fun activities for the whole family.