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Ocala
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL wide receiver Tyrone Goodson hosted his 11th annual bike giveaway outside Play It Again Sports on East Silver Springs Boulevard today + over 100 bikes and toys were given to families in need. His nonprofit has supported underprivileged children for over a decade. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After closing its first drive-thru on Dec. 5, OLA Drive-Thru Coffee on Maricamp Road shut down—ending its run of one and a half years in Ocala. Delbrew Operations, LLC abruptly laid off its staff, signaling the brand’s final departure from the city. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal offices and mail providers will adjust their schedules for the upcoming holidays: USPS and FedEx will operate on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) but remain closed on Christmas Day while Amazon delivers only on Dec. 24 and UPS air services require prearrangement. Locals in Ocala should verify specific hours before planning mail or package pickups. Ocala StarBanner
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Christmas Eve Service
6:30-7:30 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas Eve with music, carols, and a meaningful message.
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Young Artist Competition - Honors Recital
3-5 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Complimentary tickets for subscribers — Experience the inspiring performances of young musicians competing for soloist opportunities with the Ocala Symphony.
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Cherokee Jazz and Rock Night
6-9 p.m. — The Pavilion at Green Gaits — Free entry — Enjoy smooth saxophone melodies and keyboard classics in a lively jazz and rock performance.
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Free Movie: Rocky
12-2 p.m. — Epic Theatres of Ocala — Free entry — Experience the inspiring classic 'Rocky' and witness the power of perseverance and self-belief.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Anais Nin
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