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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A charity ball with a Mardi Gras theme will be held in Ocala to support various local charities, featuring live music, a silent auction, and prizes, with tickets priced at $75.  Ocala-News
  • An 80-year-old woman with dementia, Rosa Elena Machado Martinez, has been missing from her Ocala home since Monday afternoon.  Ocala-News
  • The 4th Annual Concert for Good and the inaugural 5K for Good in Ocala aim to raise funds for local charities, featuring a variety of performances and activities.  Ocala StarBanner
  • The Ocala Police Department's Operation: Secret Santa provided $100 bills to 20 residents, spreading holiday cheer in a unique law enforcement initiative.  Ocala-News
  • A former Green Bay Packer delighted children in Ocala with toys, bicycles, skateboards, and signed footballs during a special appearance.  WCJB
  • Papa Luigi’s, an Old-Town staple for over 40 years, maintains its Christmas Eve tradition of community giving by distributing gifts.  WCJB

CRIME NEWS

  • Ocala Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Lyndarious Eugene Strange, a 52-year-old man with medical issues who has been reported missing and endangered.  FOX 35 Orlando

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Ocala closes city offices and delays trash collection due to Christmas observance.  Ocala-News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Several Ocala restaurants offer special menus and regular service on Christmas Day to accommodate holiday diners.  Ocala-News

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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • King of the Streets Street Stock Extravaganza

    The King of the Streets event features exciting Street Stock racing as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals at Ocala Speedway.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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