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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Caleb and Luke Lombardo organized fundraisers, including a 5K and Concert for Good in Ocala/Marion County, to benefit local charities, with Caleb contributing from afar due to his Air Force Academy commitments. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ The Merry Morning Fest at Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center offers free breakfast, photos with Santa, and dodgeball with the Grinch on December 21. Ocala-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Marion County firefighters successfully extinguished a significant barn fire in Umatilla, involving explosions from propane tanks, with no injuries reported. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury in Ocala found a man guilty of aggravated child abuse for injuring a toddler in 2020, with potential sentencing up to 30 years. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 800 gallons of diesel fuel worth $3,200 from a Marathon gas station in Ocala. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala/Marion County is hosting a variety of entertainment events including live music shows, a holiday charity ball, and exhibitions, offering something for everyone in the community this weekend and beyond. Ocala StarBanner
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new DG Market has opened in southwest Ocala, enhancing the local retail landscape with a wider selection of grocery and seasonal items. Ocala-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of Central Florida will unveil its new AdventHealth Center for Nursing with a ribbon cutting on January 30, enhancing its educational facilities. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ The College of Central Florida joins an exclusive group with a USDA certification recognizing it as a Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture, one of only three institutions in the state to achieve this. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ Marion County has initiated construction on a $154 million high school in south Ocala, set to open for the 2026 school year with a capacity of over 2,000 students. Ocala-News
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