Friends of the Ocala Public Library and the Florida Humanities Council welcomes David Morton, presenting “A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry” with a focus on the North Central Florida area. David is a lecturer in the Film & History Department at the University of Central Florida and a Fulbright Scholar. This presentation discusses how Florida became a third coast to the American film and television industries over the past one hundred years. Starting with the first film pioneers in Jacksonville during the 1900s and 1910s to South Florida’s television boom during the 2000s and 2010s, Florida has inspired countless exciting stories captured by the camera.
Saturday November 9th, 11am-1230pm, at Headquarters- Ocala Public Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Conference room C.
(OCALA, FL.) Oct. 4, 2024 – On Thursday, Oct. 3, Ocala Fire Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle in a pond within the Fore Ranch subdivision at 9:21 p.m. The call was triggered after residents witnessed a vehicle accelerate through an entry gate, strike the controlled access unit, and veer off the road into a retention pond.
Engine 6 and Rescue 6 arrived at the pond behind SW 54th Circle to find Ocala Police Department officers breaking the glass of a compact SUV immersed in water. Firefighters approached the vehicle and helped the officers extricate its sole occupant.
The driver, who was suffering a medical emergency, was carried to a stretcher, evaluated, and transported to the hospital as a trauma alert.
No other injuries were reported.
“North Florida is tough, and the resilience of our communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene continues to inspire. Local leaders, residents, and federal officials have come together with strength and determination, showing the grit and dedication needed to rebuild,” Congressman Neal Dunn said. “I am honored to host Speaker Johnson as we work together, and I am committed to advocating for aid and providing the support our communities need through every step of the recovery process.”
Initial damage estimates from the storm could total over $160B.
For assistance with recovery resources from Hurricane Helene, visit cammack.house.gov or call (352) 505-0838.
“I’m grateful to Speaker Johnson for visiting some of Florida’s hardest-hit communities today. Seeing the damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene firsthand and hearing directly from the folks who continue to struggle with relief from the federal government was critical, especially because these same communities also endured Hurricane Idalia and Debby in the last 13 months. Some of those very same folks have yet to receive the disaster assistance they applied for,” said Rep. Cammack. “We’re going to continue our efforts to get our region back up and running and I’m grateful for the Speaker’s commitment to this work.”
LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, participated in Coffee with a Cop to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day,. The community was invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s in Lady Lake.
The public had the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and residents. Coffee with a Cop is dedicated to encouraging communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. Coffee with a Cop Day is celebrated nationwide and is one of the most successful community-oriented policing programs in the country. McDonald’s supports local law enforcement agencies and is committed to being a safe community center in local service areas.
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LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is announcing its annual Christmas parade, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Old Dixie Highway. This year’s theme, “A Storybook Christmas,” welcomes participants to bring their favorite holiday tales to life through floats, costumes, and performances.
“Lady Lake’s charming smalltown annual Christmas parade will bring beloved holiday tales to life with festive floats and cheerful music,” said Lady Lake Events Coordinator Amy Alicea. “Join us as the community comes together to celebrate the magic of the season in this heartwarming annual tradition!”
The Town is currently seeking participants who wish to be part of this festive event. To ensure an engaging parade experience for our community, the number of entries will be limited to a maximum of 75 units. Participants are encouraged to consider the following elements in their parade entries: overall theme, artistic beauty, use of color, animation, special effects, originality, rider personnel, marching or dancing performance, visual appearance, and, most importantly, holiday spirit!
Applications are due no later than Nov. 15, 2024. Participation is free, but all applications must be submitted on time and meet the selection criteria to be considered.
“Our goal is to provide an engaging, entertaining and family-friendly parade our whole community can enjoy,” said Alicea.
For more information or to submit your application, visit Parks & Recreation or contact Amy Alicea at events@ladylake.org or 352-205-2826.
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PALMETTO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport in Southwest Florida. It receives fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials, and wood for distribution across Southwest Florida and the Southeast.
Following Hurricane Milton, initial damage assessments indicated potential losses of $225 million at SeaPort Manatee. While many of the port’s losses are insured, some components are not. Damage to the port includes the loss of 10 out of 13 on-site warehouses, 3 of the ten port-owned docking facilities, and widespread damage to port offices.
“This action to get SeaPort Manatee back to full operations will benefit the people of Florida, ensure the hardening of our infrastructure for future disasters, and ensure normal life is resumed for Floridians as soon as possible,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Taking action to address these impacts now is imperative to keep Florida on the road to recovery.” Continue reading
SARASOTA, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Tampa Bay to highlight Hope Florida and award $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be utilized by nonprofit organizations doing good work in storm-impacted communities.
These donations will support organizations serving hot meals and food to disaster-affected communities, help moms and children with immediate needs after disasters, and assist foster kids, families, individuals with unique abilities, and seniors.
The Governor also spoke in Sarasota, where he announced the award of $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund to education foundations in the five counties directly impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Those counties are:
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Sarasota County
These funds will be used to provide resources to teachers, create new learning opportunities for students, and work to ensure every Floridian has the best chance for educational success in the wake of these storms. Continue reading
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and supports recovery initiatives including Activate Hope.
The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector, and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
Donations made to the Disaster Fund are tax-deductible. Donations may be made by visiting FloridaDisasterFund.org, or by mail to the below address. Checks should be made payable to the Volunteer Florida Foundation and should include “Florida Disaster Fund” in the memo line.
Volunteer Florida Foundation
Attention: Florida Disaster Fund
1545 Raymond Diehl Road Suite 250
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Publishers note…DeSantis has it all together! The State of Florida already has a private Disaster Fund for help the citizens survive and rebuild.WOW! They have their stuff together!
