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Friday, December 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake County sheriff's deputies are actively searching for Kamini Ramcharit and her 1-year-old son Jaasir, who have been missing since December 19. WCJB
- ➤ An Ocala resident voiced concerns to city council about sawdust and wood debris from a nearby yard waste processing facility contaminating his property. Ocala-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a collision in Ocala, Florida, when a car turned into his path, violating his right-of-way. FOX 35 Orlando
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ellianos Coffee Company inaugurates its first drive-thru location in Ocala, offering a range of espresso beverages, with a special discount during its soft opening. Ocala-News
- ➤ A personal finance study finds Ocala as Florida's most affordable city for retirees, with Social Security covering 71% of $2,727 monthly expenses. Ocala-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Marion County School Board will hold its January 2025 meetings in a new location due to renovations at their regular venue. Ocala Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocala has improved its emergency response times through a new CAD interface, enhancing communication between city and county dispatchers, though challenges remain to reach the county's superior dispatch efficiency. Ocala Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ocala Home & Garden Show Celebration
The Ocala Home & Garden Show features a variety of home improvement exhibitors, live cooking seminars by celebrity chef Warren Caterson, and free admission for all attendees.
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Goat Yoga Adventure
Experience a fun beginner yoga class with baby goats, suitable for all ages and experience levels.
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