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.
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