The City of Ocala will host the Fifth Annual Harvest Fest, a music and food truck festival, Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 500 NE Sanchez Ave.
OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2019) – The City of Ocala will host the Fifth Annual Harvest Fest, a music and food truck festival, Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 500 NE Sanchez Ave.
Ocala Harvest Fest presents two stages of live music featuring a variety of national, regional and local performing artists. Full lineup and ticketing information will be announced in the next several weeks. In addition to a world-class festival lineup, the event features many of Central Florida’s most popular food trucks as well as an artisan market, showcasing the finest craft exhibitors in the region. Continue reading
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Baby Spinach
Company Announcement Date: August 09, 2019
FDA Publish Date: August 09, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
Brand Name: Dole
Product Description: Baby Spinach
Company Announcement
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach. The products being recalled are 6 oz Dole Baby Spinach bag, Lot code W20308A (UPC code 0-71430-00964-2), and 10 oz Dole Baby Spinach clamshell, Lot code W203010 (UPC code 0-71430-00016-8), both with Use-by dates of 08-05-2019, due to a possible health risk from Salmonella. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the Recall.
The lot code and Use-by date are located on the upper right corner of the bag or on the top label of the clamshell; the UPC code is located on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag or on the bottom label of the clamshell. The impacted products were distributed in IL, IN, KY, MI, NJ, NY, OH, TN, VA, and WI. This product is expired and should no longer be on retail shelves. Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching these lot and UPC codes and Use-by dates. Continue reading
Ocoee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a plan to significantly expand Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure by increasing the number of charging stations along major thoroughfares throughout the state.
“As electric cars become more prevalent on our roads and highways, the development of these charging stations is essential to the success of our ever-evolving transportation system,” said Governor DeSantis. “The addition of these stations will encourage Floridians to buy more electric vehicles, improve air quality, assist during disaster evacuations and ensure that Florida is prepared as electric vehicle technology continues to advance.”
The plan will be funded in part by the 2018 multi-state Volkswagen Settlement, of which Florida was allotted $166 million to improve air quality. While Florida is home to some of the best air quality in the nation, this funding will allow for significant investment to reduce diesel emissions and expand the infrastructure for electric vehicles. Florida’s beneficiary mitigation plan for how the State intends to spend the full $166 million is now available for public comment. Continue reading
(Ocala, FL) The Historic Ocala Preservation Society (HOPS) is proud to announce they have begun installing signs this month in the Tuscawilla Historic District. The signs mounted on a granite monument located near the sidewalk describe the history of the homes.
“These signs will preserve our heritage and encourage walking tours throughout the neighborhood” states Leon Geller, who purchased a sign. He added that he loves old homes and the history behind them, and recently renovated a home at 114 Northeast Tuscawilla Avenue. A sign was also installed this week at a recently renovated building next door at 118 Northeast Tuscawilla Avenue enhancing the neighborhood. Twenty-three signs have already been installed in the Ocala Historic District. Owners may contact HOPS for information by calling (352)351-1861.
Matilda The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
On Stage August 29 – September 22
Adults – $27 | Students / Children – $13
Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to dream up terrible punishments. But Matilda’s teacher, sweet Miss Honey, loves her for being a bright, brave young dreamer. The kindness of just one person, plus Matilda’s own vivid imagination, empowers her to find the courage to change her destiny. Inspired by the dark whimsy of Roald Dahl’s book and the beloved 1996 film, this is a thrilling, joyous, girl-power romp full of catchy songs and high-energy dance numbers. Children and adults alike will fall in love with Matilda!
Learn more and purchase tickets at Ocala Civic Theatre
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(NAPSI)—As you may have discovered, looking for work is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program, Social Security’s national employment-related program, uses a customized approach to help people with disabilities find meaningful work that leads to financial independence.
How It Works
The Ticket program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who get Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. The individualization begins when a beneficiary and a service provider agree to work together. The service provider and beneficiary work one on one to develop an Individual Work Plan (IWP), a detailed road map that identifies employment goals based on where the individual is on the path to work. This process, as well as other services, can be done either in person or virtually. The IWP also includes services that the participants will need to prepare for jobs tailored to their capabilities and strengths. Continue reading
(NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 57 million elementary and high school students in America is someone you care about, there could be good news for you.
Schools today have discovered some wonderful new ways to make learning something kids want to do and school a place they want to be.
These engaging, 21st century classrooms are powered by modern, digital curriculum and content that helps create real-world learning experiences.
What It Does
As a result, studies show that students with access to high-quality digital curriculum resources from Discovery Education, one of the world’s leading education companies, outpace their peers on state assessments in reading, mathematics and social studies, and have higher school attendance rates than those that don’t have access to these resources. In particular:
- Hispanic students attended an average of three more days per year
- Students affected by poverty attended an average of six more days per year
- Students with disabilities attended an average of 12 more days per year.
(NAPSI)—Following record-setting rainfall in many areas of the country, flooding has taken its toll on vehicles. It’s important for those considering buying a used vehicle to be car care aware and check for signs of water intrusion or contamination, advises the nonprofit Car Care Council.
“Purchasing a used vehicle and later learning it has been flood damaged can be very problematic and lead to costly issues down the road. Worse yet, these vehicles can be unhealthy to occupy because of mold and bacteria growing in the carpet and ventilation system,” explained Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.
The Car Care Council and the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), a group of automotive service providers, say it all comes down to how much water the vehicle took in and where it can be reached. They recommend these five steps to determine if a vehicle has been flood damaged: Continue reading
(NAPSI)—BookBites is a continuing series bringing readers information and ideas for their next read. Here are four thrilling new books to try from BookTrib.com.
“A Stranger on the Beach” by Michele Campbell
An edge-of-your-seat story of passion and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the end. Caroline Stark realizes her husband is lying to her, their money is disappearing and there’s a stranger on the beach outside her house. As Caroline’s marriage and her carefully constructed lifestyle begin to collapse, she turns to Aidan, the stranger, for comfort…and revenge. After a brief and desperate fling, Aidan’s infatuation with Caroline and her life becomes more destructive. But who is manipulating whom in this deadly game of obsession and control? Who will take the blame when someone ends up dead…and what is Caroline hiding?
To purchase “A Stranger on the Beach” (St. Martin’s Press), go to https://amzn.to/2K48fKY. Continue reading
