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Coffee in hand, Ocala? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why deputies say a lost man ended up sleeping in an Ocala garage
  • How to lock in tickets for Ocala's 2027 Blue Angels air show
  • Which big-name acts are headed to Ocala stages this fall?

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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Found Sleeping in Garage After Allegedly Wandering onto Ocala Ranch (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — A Dunnellon man was arrested after a Rockin F Ranch resident reportedly found him asleep in a garage on a large Ocala ranch, where deputies say he had trespassed. The man told deputies he'd been lost for days and was following the sunrise, but officers noted his home is actually west of the property.
   

2. U.S. Navy Blue Angels confirmed for Wings Over Ocala Florida air show next spring (352today.com) — Ocala residents can now officially look forward to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining the Wings Over Ocala Florida air show at Ocala International Airport from April 30 to May 2, 2027. Organizers are partnering with the Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau, lining up jet teams, parachute demos, and more, with tickets, parking passes, and vendor spots already available online.
   

3. 352Today Fall Guide: Your North Central Florida concert calendar (352today.com) — Ocala music fans have a packed fall ahead, with shows at Reilly Arts Center, Circle Square Cultural Center, and Ocala Civic Theatre alongside big-name concerts in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. Augustine. The guide lays out dates and venues through November so you can plan road trips or enjoy performances close to home.
   

4. Dementia center in Ocala receives donation of laptops, books (wcjb.com) — Families in Ocala dealing with dementia now have more support, as a local education and care center has received donated laptops and books to expand its programs. The Marion County facility offers adult day services, caregiver classes, and navigation help so residents can better find and use dementia-related resources they may not realize exist.
   

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  • This little guy looks like a new variety of lizard I haven't noticed before.
    He's quite small, tail that's very curly, and fingers and toes that look like a starfish. Anyone else spotted these guys? (Nextdoor Cherrywood Estates)
  • I highly recommend John's A/C!
    My a/c stopped working over the Labor Day weekend. I called Sunday morning at 9AM and Robert was at my house 20 minutes later! He had it up and… (Nextdoor Cherrywood Estates)
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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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