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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ocala City Council is set to finalize a $300,000 two-year contract for a Fourth of July drone show, adjusting the county's financial contribution from the requested $75,000 to $20,000. Ocala-News
- ➤ Ocala's annual Christmas parade on December 13 will feature 'A Candy Land Christmas' theme, with road closures beginning at 11 a.m. and former mayor Kent Guinn as Grand Marshal. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family of seven was displaced due to an attic fire caused by an electrical issue in their Silver Springs Shores home, with no injuries reported. Ocala-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Marion County men were convicted of various drug trafficking offenses, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine trafficking, after a jury trial. Ocala-News
- ➤ Ocala police are searching for two suspects involved in the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of copper wires from storage containers. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala singer-songwriter Emma Forgette, inspired by her childhood love for country music, has signed a record deal and dreams of eventually moving to Nashville to further her career. WCJB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A long-standing Save A Lot store in east Ocala has permanently shut down, leaving just one location in the city. Ocala-News
- ➤ Ocala welcomed the grand opening of 48 new dining establishments in 2024, with an additional 14 set to open soon, showcasing a diverse range of culinary options. Ocala-News
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