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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ocala’s 41st Light Up Ocala will occur Saturday, November 22 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtown with over 100 vendors, live entertainment, an interactive kids zone, a Junior Sunshine parade and a special Santa appearance as the tree lights at 6 p.m. Free shuttles will run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.—serving Marion Technical Institute, E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, Ocala Skate Park and Discovery Center. Ocala-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger announced it will close three fulfillment centers nationwide — including a Groveland facility with about 1,400 workers — to improve eCommerce profits and end local delivery on Feb 1 after orders are accepted until Jan 31. The company will rely on new partnerships with Instacart and DoorDash to offer grocery delivery after the closures take effect in January. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Children and Families said all November SNAP benefits have been issued to eligible residents — those scheduled to receive benefits after Nov. 14 will get them on their normal dates — with no need to reapply. Ocala StarBanner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County holds an Athlete of the Week vote with 32 nominees from fall and winter sports, and fans can choose from athletes in football, basketball, soccer, cross country and swimming. The poll ends Friday at noon—votes will be counted and the winner announced online soon after. Ocala StarBanner
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Tuna Christmas
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc. — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious holiday celebration with beloved characters returning to spread joy.
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9th Annual Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Florida Horse Park — $25 entry — Discover diverse equine talents at a weekend filled with competitions and prizes for thoroughbreds.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience the enchanting story of Clara and the Nutcracker in a magical ballet performance.
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Free Movie: Wicked for Good
2-5 p.m. — Epic Theatres of Ocala — Free entry — Experience the magic of Oz in the beloved story of friendship and courage.
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