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🌱 What deputies say happened on Teak Loop before an Ocala man’s arrest
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In today's newsletter:
- What deputies say happened on Teak Loop before an Ocala man’s arrest
- What’s really changing in Ocala International Airport’s new master plan?
- How upcoming school boundary changes could reshuffle students near Ocala
Also on today's calendar: Ocala Christmas Parade and 1 more event.
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 39.
- Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Sheriff's Office Arrests Ocala Man Following Altercation with Pregnant Victim (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — Deputies responded to a reported disturbance on Teak Loop in Ocala, where witnesses said a man shoved a visibly pregnant woman to the ground. A local resident, Akili Javonta Jones, was arrested on an aggravated battery charge, taken to Marion County Jail, and held without bond while the case moves to court review. 
2. What is, and isn't, in Ocala International Airport's master plan? (ocala.com) — Ocala’s airport leaders are updating a long-term master plan that could eventually reshape runways, hangars, and even firefighting services, but commercial airline flights are not on the table yet. Director Matt Grow says any push for passenger service would require a united, fiscally responsible effort from the city, county, and business community, plus convincing an airline to commit.
3. School district outlines north-end redistricting options; County Commission declines to participate (ocalagazette.com) — Marion County Public Schools are weighing major north-end boundary changes that could shift students at campuses like Ocala Springs to fix crowding and financial strain. At the same time, county commissioners declined a voting role on the new boundary committee, even as past decisions with Ocala and the district over school concurrency still shape today’s capacity challenges.
4. AdventHealth Ocala denies woman's slip-and-fall allegations (ocala-news.com) — A visitor is suing AdventHealth Ocala over a 2024 slip-and-fall outside the hospital, while the facility firmly denies any unsafe conditions and blames her own negligence. The case, filed in Marion County’s Fifth Judicial Circuit, centers on allegedly deteriorating brickwork near the parking area and could clarify how premises liability is interpreted for major Ocala institutions.
5. Proposal for new Ocala racetrack sparks excitement among horse enthusiasts (wcjb.com) — A proposal backed by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association could bring a new horse racetrack to Ocala, stirring both excitement and traffic concerns among residents. Supporters say it could rejuvenate the local horse industry and keep live racing in Florida, while details like the exact site and construction timeline are still undecided.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocala
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★ Featured events ★
- DBH HUMMUS COMPANY
Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Ocala Christmas Parade
E Fort King St. & SE 25th Ave. , Ocala
5:30 pm - Sisters rising with Grace “The Launch “
The Training Toole , 3887 SE Lake Weir Ave , Ocala
6:00 pm - $75,000 AdventHealth National Grand Prix
World Equestrian Center - Ocala , 1750 NW 80th Ave , Ocala
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friday Market Hours
Market of Marion , 12888 US-441 , Belleview
2:00 am - A Course in Miracles Discussion Group
Fairy Dust Crystals and Such , SE , Belleview
2:00 pm - Saturday Market Hours
Market of Marion , 12888 US-441 , Belleview
2:00 am - Library - Belleview - Polar Paradise: Fairy Tales and Fables
Belleview Public Library , 13145 SE County Hwy 484 , Belleview
10:30 am - Micro Wrestling Federation
Events by JOKE JOINT at The MOOSE , 10035 US-441 , Belleview
7:00 pm - Sunday Market Hours
Market of Marion , 12888 US-441 , Belleview
2:00 am - City Commission Meeting
City Hall Commission Meeting , 5343 SE Abshier Blvd , Belleview
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found my cat just now...
he's been missing for a month, but MAKO IS HOME (Nextdoor Ocala Heights) - Thank you for everybody and their help with my daughter‘s Christmas list!
She’s gotten everything she asked this year which is more than I could ever ask for! Also, one of my old managers and friend was able to reach out to… (Nextdoor Shady Road)
- From Marion County student to Marion County principal, Bo Williams at LMS has spent 17 years growing with our schools. Whether he's greeting students... (X: MarionCountyK12)
- SR 40 closures in Marion County for animal warning lights, digital traffic signs #OcalaFL #OcalaNews (X: Ocala_News)
- TruTeam, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager in Ocala. Apply here.
- Francesca's posted a job opening for Retail Key Holder in Ocala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocala here.
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