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Ocala, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Ocala! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marion County’s community paramedics can help your family before emergencies
  • Are your Shady Glynn taps under Ocala’s new boil-water order?
  • How Ocala Police helped catch 58 alleged child predators nearby

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

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marion County community paramedicine continues to grow, helping those in need (wcjb.com) — Marion County’s growing Community Paramedicine Program, praised by Ocala Fire Rescue’s Capt. Chris Hickman, is helping residents manage chronic illness, frequent 911 use, and opioid recovery before emergencies happen. As the population grows, officials are expanding partnerships and invite Ocala-area residents to contact community paramedics directly by email or phone to seek help or referrals.
   

2. BREAKING: City of Ocala Issues Boil Water Notice for Parts of Shady Glynn Subdivision (352today.com) — If you live in Ocala’s Shady Glynn subdivision near SE 24th Court and SE 38th–39th Streets, you’re under a boil water notice and should boil tap water for at least one minute before using it. The City of Ocala will lift the advisory only after tests confirm the water is safe to drink.
   

3. Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 58 Child Predators in Marion County Sting Operation (einpresswire.com) — Ocala residents should know that local police joined a major Marion County sting that arrested 58 alleged online child predators in just five days. Led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office with state and federal partners, the undercover operation targeted suspects arranging to meet children as young as seven. Officials say more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
   

4. Pamela Calero Wardell Joins St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as Chief Philanthropy Officer (symphony.org) — Pamela Calero Wardell, who once led the Ocala Symphony and helped launch the Reilly Arts Center, has been named chief philanthropy officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Her new role highlights how experience gained in Ocala’s arts community is now influencing a major national orchestra’s fundraising strategy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Frida"s Taco and Tequilla restaurant located in the same area as Best Buy.
    Outstanding decor. the owner created all the inlaid and carvings.......wood work Beautiful. Great service, Quick and Courteous (Nextdoor On Top of The World)
  • Is anybody looking for this baby?
    He's been on northeast first place off sixty eighth court for hours. He doesn't look like he's dumped.He has a pond out back to drink out of not… (Nextdoor Silverwood Villas)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Ocala. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping Picker in Ocala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocala here.

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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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