Hundreds turned out in imaginative costumes for the annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Despite the enthusiasm of 654 participants on 80 teams, this year’s event fell short of its $140,000 goal. The Gainesville walk raised $94,790.
The 53rd annual festival continues tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
About half of the Spirit cancellations were at Florida’s Orlando International Airport, where Spirit is the second-largest carrier.
The 167-year-old Evergreen Cemetery houses more than 1,100 veterans. The city is seeking volunteers to place U.S. flags on their graves for Veterans Day.
The Marion County Commission has decided not to build a new animal shelter on donated land off of County Road 316 near Citra. A new 20-acre parcel near the Ocala International Airport is being considered.
Ocala’s annual trick-or-treating event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.
The Ocala Metro CEP and the City of Ocala revealed some developments and jobs anticipated this fiscal year and through 2035.
Admission to Silver Springs State Park is just $2, and MCAS adoption fees are “Name Your Price” throughout the month of October.
This year, 85 teams participated and raised $125,433. The fundraising goal was $110,000.