Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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.
🚧 Accidents
A 28-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident while crossing State Road 200 in Ocala on an e-bike.
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.
A construction worker lost his life after falling from scaffolding at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
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.
🚨 Crime
Susan Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter for the shooting of Ajike 'AJ' Owens, faces sentencing, with Owens' family seeking the maximum penalty.
A 23-year-old man from Ocala, employed at a local ranch, has been arrested and charged with molesting a young girl under 12.
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 Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Wonderland Festival 2024
Experience the enchanting festival of lights at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala during the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
Jeeptoberfest 2024
Experience off-road adventures, exciting courses, and community bonding at this rescheduled Jeep festival in Ocala.
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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