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Monday, December 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ocala Elks Lodge hosted its annual holiday breakfast, featuring a buffet, face painting, gifts, and photos with Santa, aimed at fostering community and family traditions. WCJB
- ➤ In Ocala, the 'Home for the Holidays' event resulted in 18 children being adopted into new families, featuring a heartwarming ceremony attended by community figures. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Ocala celebrated its longest Christmas parade ever, featuring over 150 groups, with former mayor Kent Guinn as grand marshal and numerous winners announced across various categories. Ocala Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County firefighters responded to a house fire, rescuing a dog and assisting the homeowner, who was later hospitalized. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A California man was arrested for attempting to scam an elderly Marion County resident out of $7,000 in cryptocurrency and was caught trying to further obtain $150,000 in gold. Ocala-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The article lists home sales in Marion County, with transactions over $80,000 from Oct. 21-27, 2024, detailing buyer, seller, and price information. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ A foundation aims to support business owners in Ocala, highlighting the city's growth. WCJB
- ➤ La Esperanza Farm in Nicaragua, owned by Ana Ruiz's family, supplies organically grown coffee beans for their new online Ocala coffee roastery business. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocala City Council to consider purchasing three new buses using a $561,000 federal grant to replace outdated vehicles. Ocala-News
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