The Ocala International Horse Trials will be taking place April 16-19th; truly one of the best times of the year at the Park. This is one of our largest, if not the largest of our Horse Trial events, bringing Three-Day Eventers from around the world together to compete at an FEI level of competition. Last year’s International Horse Trials was the third time in the Florida Horse Park’s history to offer a CCI4*-S level of competition, and we look forward to being able to offer such an advanced level of competition again. If you’re interested in volunteering for this special event, go to https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/.
The Lady Lake Chamber April business luncheon was held at Grandview Country Club. As you can see by the pictures there were many door prizes. About 50 members attended. Attending businesses help meet new people in business and learn more about others businesses, so they can refer them to a friend or a future customer. The food and service is always great at Grandview Country Club.
The Annual Senior Fishing Derby was held and Lake Tuscawilla by the Ocala Recreation & Parks. Hundred thirty five were fishing it was catch and release fishing derby. The weather was great, the fish were biting. Door prizes galore, trophy’s were won! Everyone enjoyed lunch and a great time was had by all. The three top trophies were Won by
Oldest Fisherman Mary Reynolds 98 yrs young
Most Fish Willie Washington
Largest Fish Willie Washington
(Photos by CK Johnson)
Not sure how true it is…Information from the web says:
Mounting evidence suggests that the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother in Arizona may be linked to a violent Mexican drug cartel. An anonymous tipster reported seeing the kidnapped senior in Mexico. They demanded a ransom in Bitcoin for information leading to her return. The Guthrie family fears the worst due to the drug cartels’ reputation for torture and abuse of hostages. Experts cite past cases of brutal treatment and high mortality rates among victims.
A different sighting (Not True bloody finger print found)
Unvarified mounting evidence points to a terrifying conclusion: the tragic kidnapping of Today host Savannah Guthrie’s ailing 84-year-old mother in Arizona bears the bloody fingerprints of a violent Mexican drug cartel member, sources say. The possibility emerged three weeks after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home outside of Tucson when an anonymous tipster reached out to an entertainment news outlet via email to report a sighting of the snatched senior in Mexico.
Tipster said: “I know what I saw south of the border,” the tipster wrote in the last of four emails received by the outlet. “I was told to shut up, so I know who he is, and that was definitely Nancy with them.” There is no Democratic Party as there used to be! They are politicians lying, obstructing, and anarchists.
Publishers Question: I wonder if the cartels have her maybe in a Mexican hospital under an assumed name sedated? The hospital is one place I have not heard that they have looked extensively. Continue reading
Missouri is the most recent state in the process of eliminating their state income tax and replacing it with a sales tax. An amendment to their state constitution has passed the House and has advanced to the state Senate.
State Representative Bishop Davidson presented the tax plan to the House calling the in-come tax “the least fair tax” that “undermines economic growth.” “When you tax income,” Davidson said, “we tax productivity. We tax creativity.”
State legislators in Missouri are looking at Florida and other states without a state income tax and seeing their economic expansion. They understand that the state income tax is a disincentive for people and businesses to come to Missouri. Continue reading
What happened during President Trump’s State of the Union earlier this year is something I cannot get out of my head.
President Trump stood before that chamber and said the first duty of the United States government is to protect American citizens NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS
I was on my feet before the President finished the sentence. Every Republican stood with him.
Not one Democrat moved. WHAT A SHAME!
They sat in silence while the President declared that American citizens deserve to be protected in their own country. They could not bring themselves to stand!
I will never forget that image — and I do not think you should either.
Another image I can’t forget is when the President was shot he was holding his fist up an hollering fight fight fight! There is still an investigation on how the guy was allowed to get on the roof, other things have come up the same guy was stopped earlier one something and let go?????
That was among my images for ever!
The same people who are making our taxes go up want us to give them money to help them get re-elected! Actually I receive at least 10 request to donate my money or space in my newspaper or usually both every day You people running the country and the state and the county have ask to much!
It is getting close to the point our mortgage insurance will be more than our mortgage payment. Does that sound right? Do you the people in Florida and Marion County thinks that right? Our insurance payments are going up $1200 minimum every year, year after year, same house same property. If you don’t have a claim on the insurance the company gets even fatter and makes more profit gets happy and bigger. Does the county want us to sell our homes and leave the county we love? I really don’t think they intend that and may not realize how bad it is getting. Their pay scale is a lot bigger than most of us! We need some relief here, most people don’t beg for the county to devalue their house, but if you have lived in the same place and paid your taxes here for a long time, it is your home and it should be protected by your Board of County Commissioners! Protect you the America tax payers. I have been paying taxes in Marion County for 56 years. I hope to see the tax’s go down and reduce the insurance bill’s, instead it has tripled. The American Dream is to get a job meet the love of your life, buy a house and live in the county all your life!
Governor DeSantis said he will have have a vote on the ballot to stop County taxes and that would drop the insurance bill. Don’t let them tell you it is not good! The long time Marion County residents should not have to pay for the infrastructure that the new comers will enjoy.
Lower our taxes and lower our mortgage insurance, lower car insurance & Healthcare insurance.
Stop dangling a carrot to get elected and MAKE IT HAPPEN!
TomL
DOH-Marion Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Bryant – Resort Dock
Marion County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Bryant – Resort Dock on April 21, 2026. Water sample testing is underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercrafts, or come into contact with waters where there is a visible bloom.
- Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have any contact with algae, or discolored or water that smells unpleasant.
- Keep pets and livestock away from the area to avoid any contact with water. Waters where algae blooms are present are not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should use an alternative source of water when algae blooms are present.
- Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate toxins.
- Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe. Rinse fish fillets with tap or bottled water, throw out the guts, and cook fish thoroughly.
- Do not eat shellfish in waters with algae blooms.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked green cards of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, both relatives of the killed IRGC chief Qassem Soleimani, with ICE arresting them in Los Angeles for deportation
At least four Iranian nationals with ties to current or former Tehran government officials have lost their U.S. residency or visa privileges amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions
State Department cited public support for the Iranian regime and anti-American rhetoric, including calling the U.S. the “Great Satan,” as grounds for visa ineligibility
Iranian diaspora advocates celebrate the action as a “major win” after years of pushing for accountability against regime supporters living lavishly in America
Ocala Fire Rescue Hosts Ceremony and Receives Cancer Prevention Grant Funding
(OCALA, FL.)– In a significant step towards enhancing firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities, Ocala Fire Rescue proudly served as the host site for the presentation of cancer prevention and firefighter assistance grants awarded by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia.
The grants, aimed at strengthening firefighters’ protection against harmful chemicals encountered during fires, are part of Florida’s commitment to equipping firefighters with the tools and infrastructure that support their critical role in public safety. The funding is provided through the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant and the Firefighter Assistance Grant. These programs are designed to improve the health and safety of firefighters by ensuring they have access to essential equipment and educational training.
During the event, Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grants were awarded to:
Ocala Fire Rescue ($6,372.75), and
High Springs Fire Department ($4,793.44).
A third $500,000.00 award was presented to the City of Newberry Fire Department for a training facility.
Ocala Fire Chief Clint Welborn expressed gratitude for the support provided through these grants, stating, “This investment directly enhances the safety and well-being of our firefighters and reinforces our ongoing mission to protect them as diligently as they protect others.”
Contact: Ashley Lopez, Public Information Officer
Telephone: (352) 629-8306
Mobile: (352) 817-5914
