🌱 How to get tickets for Ocala’s first Blue Angels air show

Morning Ocala! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How to get tickets for Ocala's first Blue Angels air show
• What does a "crisis" at DCF Circuit 5 mean for Marion families?

Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Springs Garden Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Navy Blue Angels to headline inaugural Wings Over Ocala air show (wftv.com) — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to headline the inaugural three-day Wings Over Ocala Florida Air Show at Ocala International Airport from April 30 to May 2, 2027. Local residents will need to buy tickets and parking passes online in advance to see the jet teams, warbirds, aerobatics, drone show, and fireworks.
   

• Grand Jury report describes DCF Circuit 5 as "an agency in crisis" (mynews13.com) — A grand jury based in Ocala has labeled DCF's Circuit 5, which includes Marion County, as "an agency in crisis" after reviewing tragic cases involving children and vulnerable adults. Local leaders describe how Marion's Co-Responder Program is trying to fill service gaps, while jurors urge reforms like better training, audits, and stricter adoption rules to protect at-risk residents.
   

📸 Around Ocala

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocala

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• DJ Exit's Music Bingo @ Midtown Station →
  Midtown Station, 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• RENT →
  Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Weeks September Public Equipment Auction →
  Weeks Auction Company – Ocala, 4851 West State Road 40, Ocala
  9:00 am
• RENT →
  Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
  7:30 pm
• After Work Fridays →
  Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala
  9:00 pm
• Latin Night - Fiesta Fridays →
  Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala
  10:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Reiki Level 3 Course →
  Your Phoenix Is Rising Wellness Center, 1214 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala
• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show →
  Ocala Golf Club, 3130 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala
• Marine Biology - 9 am - Grades 3 & 4 →
  IHMC Ocala, 15 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala
• Marine Biology - 11am - Grades 5, 6, and 7 →
  IHMC Ocala, 15 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala
• Ocala Downtown Market →
  Ocala Downtown Market, Corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Rainbow Springs Garden Club →
  Rainbow Springs Community center, 19330 93rd Place Road, Dunnellon
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Visited the new Animal Shelter facility on SR 40.
  It is beautiful and all the furbabies are comfortable and well taken care of in this new home. This month, if anyone has a library card, all… (Nextdoor Ocala)
• Found white male husky in Timberlake
  No chip No collar or tag He is unfortunately shaved and was overheating Please contact me to get your dog (Nextdoor Timber Lake)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Ocala. Apply here.
• Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Ocala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocala here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belleview

• Belleview Police Report – 09/10/26 issue (voiceofsouthmarion.com)
• Belleview to Write Off $55,000 in Utility Debt, Identifies Past Collection Weaknesses (voiceofsouthmarion.com)
• Complete Week 4 Gainesville area FHSAA high school football schedule (gainesville.com)

Dunnellon

• Second deputy-involved shooting in two weeks ends pursuit in Dunnellon (wcjb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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