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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community program is providing free bicycles to children, aiming to support outdoor activities and mobility. WCJB
- ➤ Officer Shelby Prather mobilizes community support through social media to donate nearly 30 bikes and accessories to Wyomina Park Elementary students, fostering connections among the children. WCJB
- ➤ A nonprofit begins construction of Mercy Village, a 79-unit housing facility for the homeless in Ocala, at a former motel site. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County Animal Services is offering pet adoption for just $50, including various benefits, and is waiving fees for donors of new durable toys, highlighting pets like Fey, Flourite, and Marigold looking for homes. WCJB
- ➤ Ocala residents express discontent with the City Council's $300,000 decision for drone shows over traditional fireworks at Tuscawilla Park, citing cost concerns and questioning the allocation of taxpayer money. Ocala-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Earl Crim, Jr., a 46-year-old from Ocala, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine. Ocala-News
- ➤ A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 91-year-old neighbor and faces a potential life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for February 7, 2025. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Livan Darias for stealing over 1,100 gallons of gas from several gas stations in Marion and Levy counties. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A false alarm triggered a lockdown at West Port High School in Ocala during exam transitions, with the situation quickly controlled and deemed a false alarm. Ocala-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monkeys, considered invasive species in Florida, have been sighted in Orange City, stemming from historical introductions and escapes. Ocala StarBanner
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