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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ocala/Marion County is hosting a variety of events including 'Light Up Ocala' and live performances of 'The Glass Menagerie,' along with free concerts and holiday festivities through December. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Light Up Ocala event to feature over 100 vendors, a holiday parade, and various family-friendly activities in downtown Ocala from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday. ClickOrlando
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident while crossing State Road 200 in Ocala on an e-bike. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Maritza Jovanovic, 47, succumbed to injuries after her bicycle was hit by a work truck in NW Ocala, marking the city's 13th traffic fatality this year. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ A construction worker lost his life after falling from scaffolding at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Ocala-News
- ➤ A traffic accident on SW College Road in Ocala, leading to a criminal investigation, has caused heavy congestion by reducing westbound traffic to one lane. Ocala-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Susan Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter for the shooting of Ajike 'AJ' Owens, faces sentencing, with Owens' family seeking the maximum penalty. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ A 23-year-old man from Ocala, employed at a local ranch, has been arrested and charged with molesting a young girl under 12. Ocala-News
- ➤ A 63-year-old woman from Dunnellon was charged with felony assault for pointing a gun at her husband during an argument after he insinuated getting intimate elsewhere. Ocala-News
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Praise and Thanksgiving Singspiration Event
Celebrate a night of gratitude and music with family and friends, giving thanks to The Lord.
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Light Up Ocala: 40th Annual Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the festive season with the 40th anniversary of Light Up Ocala, a cherished community tradition that brings holiday cheer to downtown Ocala.
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Handel's Messiah Community Sing-Along
Experience a joyful communal celebration of music with the inaugural sing-along featuring Handel's Messiah, open to all voices and music lovers.
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Pie Gobbler Race Series: 1M to Half Marathon
Experience a family-friendly running tradition with multiple race distances, themed medals, and individual pies for participants at the finish line.
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Winter Wonderland Festival 2024
Experience the enchanting festival of lights at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala during the holiday season.
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46th Annual Reindeer Run
Experience the excitement of the 46th Annual Reindeer Run, featuring a 5K run and a fun kids' dash with custom medals and festive t-shirts for early registrants.
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A Tuna Christmas at Ocala Civic Theatre
Experience the quirky and humorous Christmas festivities in Tuna, Texas, as the town gears up for a Yuletide yard display competition amidst local antics.
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Christmas Super Jam - A Night of Musical Talent with Ugly Sweaters
Celebrate the holiday season with live performances of Christmas favorites at an engaging community music event.
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Jeeptoberfest 2024
Experience off-road adventures, exciting courses, and community bonding at this rescheduled Jeep festival in Ocala.
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Festival at Fort King: Experience Life in the 1800s
Experience historic-themed crafts, games, and activities with living historians at the Festival at Fort King, a unique two-day event that brings the past to life.
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