Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
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🚧 Accidents
Following a drone malfunction at a show in Orlando resulting in a child's severe injury, Ocala officials are reevaluating their contract with the drone company, Sky Elements, prioritizing safety.
A 59-year-old man's death marked Marion County's 11th pedestrian fatality this year, continuing a trend of deadly incidents for pedestrians.
🚨 Crime
Albert James Shell Jr., accused of a fatal shooting at Paddock Mall in Ocala, remains in jail without bail, facing possible capital punishment if convicted, with his trial potentially delayed until 2026.
📰 Economy
A local fence and gate manufacturer, Antebellum Manufacturing, is expanding with a new $20 million, 148,605-square-foot facility in northwest Ocala, despite discovering three sinkholes on the site.
A Colorado-based real estate investment firm acquired a storage unit facility in southwest Ocala for $8.4 million, marking a significant property transaction in the area.
The article details property sales in Marion County for the week of Oct.
28-Nov. 3, 2024, with transactions ranging from $80,000 to over $2.6 million.
🏛️ Government
The 2024 General Election in Marion County saw a total of 216,073 voters with breakdowns across demographic lines showing varied participation among different racial and age groups.
🏥 Health
Four Marion County restaurants were cited for high-priority health violations during state inspections from Dec.
16-22, 2024.
🎉 Ocala Events
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Exclusive New Year's Eve Celebration at Hilton Ocala
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with live entertainment, an open bar, and a lavish reception at Hilton Ocala's New Year's Eve Party.
Brick City Anime Festival Weekend Pass
The Brick City Anime Festival, held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, features discounted ticket prices and promises a vibrant celebration of anime culture.
Park After Dark: 1980's Concert Featuring Napoleon Complex
Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the Napoleon Complex Band, performing hits from the 1980s at Sholom Park.
Operation OCALA 2025 - Endurance Challenge
Operation OCALA 2025 is a 65+ mile endurance event through the Ocala National Forest, requiring participants to carry a 25 lb backpack and navigate a challenging course within 24 hours.
King of the Streets: Annual Street Stock Racing Event
The 'King of the Streets' event at Ocala Speedway features exciting Street Stock races as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals, running from January 20th to 25th, 2025.
Annual King of the Streets Street Stock Extravaganza
The 'King of the Streets' event showcases an exciting lineup of Street Stock racing as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals at Ocala Speedway.
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