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Ocala · OcalaSeveral volunteers, including “Badd Bob” and members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, put boots and wheels on the ground April 15 for the Ocala leg of the 2024 Lauren’s Kids Foundation “Walk In My Shoes” campaign.
The campaign aims to “raise awareness, educate communities and empower survivors,” according to a handout at the event.
State Sen. Lauren Book, Democratic Minority Leader, whoseSee the Story
Cross state awareness walks - Ocala Gazette
Golf · OcalaThe 19th annual Ocala Open hosted by Candler Hills Golf Club kicked off a three-day tournament on the par 72 championship course with a Charity Pro-Am on March 19 that paired three amateur golfers with one Ocala Open golf professional for an 18-hole competition.
The event raised $100,000 for Hospice of Marion County, Inc. and Interfaith Emergency Services, with each receivingSee the Story
Ocala Open raises $100K for local charities, bringing 19-year total to more than $1M - Ocala Gazette
Wildfires · OcalaWhen it comes to Florida’s wildlife, the first animals that come to mind are usually alligators, sharks or manatees.However, monkeys are also a staple within Central Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.These monkeys — called “rhesus macaques” — were originally brought to Florida by the manager of a glass-bottom boat operation, who released six on an island in the Silver River to attract tourists.However, t…See the Story
These Florida monkeys could give you herpes. Here’s where they’ve been found
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Ocala · OcalaOcala Civic Theatre (OCT) is offering a robust experience for young people to immerse themselves in the performing arts by bringing back the popular Arts for All summer intensive.
Open to anyone age 9-17, the program gives students the chance to major and minor in two of four disciplines—drama, dance, art and music—plus take general classes in the other areas. InstructorsSee the Story
Ocala Civic Theatre to host performing arts camp - Ocala Gazette
Ocala · OcalaOcala Fire Rescue inaugurated a brand-new fire rescue on Friday for Station 6 to serve the growing southwest Ocala area.
Station 6, at 5220 SW 50th Ct., services the State Road 200 corridor and Interstate 75, including areas through the Fore Ranch community and West Port High School, said OFR spokesperson Ashley Lopez.
“Starting Monday, April 15, Rescue 6 will be operationalSee the Story
New rescue for OFR - Ocala Gazette
Ocala · OcalaImagine picking up your phone to assist a woman experiencing a miscarriage. “She’s in the bathroom and she’s worried she’s miscarriaging.”
Or this: “I see smoke coming out of my neighbor’s roof.”
And it’s your job to send help, knowing every second counts.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Marion County residents call 911 with their emergencies, both real and imagined.See the Story
