Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocala

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How detectives tied a southwest Ocala teen to multiple car break-ins

Ocala, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Ocala! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives tied a southwest Ocala teen to multiple car break-ins
  • Want to break into Ocala’s Thoroughbred industry in just one hour?

Also on today's calendar: Extension Center Classroom and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 17-Year-Old Accused in Southwest Ocala Vehicle Burglary Spree, Stolen Car Theft (352today.com) — Deputies and Ocala police linked a 17-year-old to multiple vehicle burglaries and a stolen 2025 Nissan Sentra in southwest Ocala, leading to his arrest on several felony charges. Investigators used neighborhood surveillance footage, a recovered cellphone, and items found during a home search, including a Nissan key fob, to build the case, which remains pending.
   

• Breaking Into the Thoroughbred Industry Course Scheduled (ftboa.com) — A $10 equine industry course is coming to the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala on August 19, offering locals a concise, one-hour roadmap to how Thoroughbred breeding and sales really work. Led by veteran bloodstock agent Andrew Vanlangendonck, the session is part of Master the Possibilities’ summer program celebrating Ocala and Marion County’s Horse Capital of the World® identity.
   

📸 Around Ocala

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocala

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Ocala Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost Dog Update: Dog Owner picked up there dog last night.
    Thank you every who shared, had kind words and wanted to help. One last picture for you guys of the boys together. We got it done folks. Have a… (Nextdoor Ocala Park Estates)
  • Hey everyone beware there is a person named Andrea David on here saying they have a home for rent and its $300 off the original rental I spoke with the owner of the house Rose, her name is on the website when scheduling for a viewing and she said
    this person Andrea -which is a guy is a scammer trying to get people to fill out applications and collect the $75 application fee (Nextdoor SW 98th Street Rd)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Ocala. Apply here.
  • REV Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler III in Ocala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocala here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belleview

  • 13186 SW 112th Pl Lot 2, Dunnellon, FL 34432 (zillow.com)
  • 15 Fisher Ct, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 (zillow.com)
  • Marion County Public Schools name new principals at seven campuses ahead of August start (wcjb.com)

Dunnellon

  • Sonny's BBQ Feast & Float takes over Rainbow River in Dunnellon for a day of BBQ, music and summer fun (gottagoorlando.com)
  • 13346 SW 111th Ln, Dunnellon, FL 34432 (zillow.com)

Ok Ocala! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocala

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ocala

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.