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Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow text messages be used in the case against a Marion County man charged in connection with the Capitol riot.

A federal judge ruled the trial of two Florida Oath Keepers members will stay in Washington, D.C.

A single-vehicle crash in Dunnellon early Saturday morning killed one person and sent another to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials in Marion County are now estimating over $15 million in damage after a tornado tore through Ocala.

Isabella Jean Bowles was located safe in Polk County, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning.

A Marion County man who federal prosecutors have painted as one of the conspirators of the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol says he is an innocent man.

Troopers are on scene of a crash involving a dump truck versus a train bridge on State Road 40 near US 41 in Dunnellon.

Senior with dementia and Alzheimer’s reported missing in Marion County, deputies sayDUNNELLON, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are searching for a missing elderly man with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Deputies said Billy Bowen, 72, was last seen Saturday at around 7:30 a.m. at his home on NW Mallard Avenue in Dunnellon. Deputies said he may be driving a 2020 silver Toyota Corolla hybrid with Florida tag number 777 NMG. READ: Deputies: 15-year-old student arrested after bringing loaded gun to schoolOfficials said he may be confused and have issued a statewide Silver Alert. Anyone who has seen Bowen or has more information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Marion County deputies search for men accused of calling girl to van at school bus stopDUNNELLON, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are increasing patrols and looking for more information after suspicious activity near a school bus stop. Deputies said a 12-year-old girl was called at by two men in a work van at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at a school bus stop near SW 136th Court and SW 114th Place, in Dunnellon. Investigators said the girl immediately fled back to the school bus and notified the bus driver, who then contacted law enforcement. WATCH: Marion County DOH opens COVID-19 booster appointments for eligible residentsDeputies said they searched the area but were unable to locate the van of the men described by the girl. READ: ‘There’s a respectful way to retire that flag’: Ocala police set up American flag retirement boxAnyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Marion County Sheriff’s Officer at 352-732-9111.

A suspicious incident at a school bus stop has prompted the Marion County Sheriff's Office to step up patrols at those drop-off locations.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Firefighters with the Florida Forest Service and Marion County Fire-Rescue are working to contain a 100-acre wildfire in the Florida Highlands near Dunnellon. According to the most recent update from the Forest Service, the fire is about 70 percent contained. READ: I-95 reopens after being closed due to smoke from 800-acre fireMarion County Fire Rescue is currently working to contain a large vegetation fire in the Florida Highlands area of... Posted by Marion County Fire Rescue on Friday, May 21, 2021Three homes have been damaged by the fire, according to the Forest Service. About 25 homes have been evacuated. READ: Florida unemployment rate ticks up slightly as business owners continue to struggle to find workersAccording to Marino County Fire-Rescue, the main area being affected is near Southwest 155th Street and Southwest 80th Avenue.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old Marion County man is charged with a federal hate crime after he set a church in Ocala on fire last summer, prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice say. Steven Shields was indicted by a federal grand jury in Orlando, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday. Photo: Marion County Sheriff's OfficeShields told detectives what he did was “awesome,” and he smiled and laughed, the affidavit said. Shields is charged with one count of intentional damage to religious property, a hate crime charge that falls under the Church Arson Prevention Act, and one count of using fire to commit a felony. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.

A Florida man was charged with federal hate crime in Ocala for setting fire to a church. According to the indictment, Shields intentionally set fire to the Queen of Peace Catholic Church on July 11, 2020. Shields is charged with one count of intentional damage to religious property, a hate crime charge that falls under the Church Arson Prevention Act, and one count of using fire to commit a felony. If convicted, Shields faces a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment for intentionally damaging religious property. Shields faces an additional mandatory minimum of 10 years for using fire to commit a felony.

DUNNELLON, Fla. – A man shot and killed his mother and grandmother before committing suicide during a SWAT standoff in Marion County, sheriff’s officials said. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called Sunday night for a shooting on SW Plantation Street in Dunnellon. AdThe MCSO SWAT team was called and an hours-long standoff ensued, sheriff’s officials said. Officials said efforts were made to resolve the situation, but Michael Chiswick fired shots at a deputy and others. “This is a difficult situation for everyone involved and our prayers are with the victims’ family,” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said.

A 45-year-old Dunnellon man was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a motorcycle and a dump truck in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported at 6:40 a.m. on State Road 40 at SW 113 Terrace near Ocala. The FHP said the dump truck, driven by a 57-year-old Ocala man, made a U-turn and entered the path of the motorcycle, which struck the truck. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. The crash is under investigation.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Two women and a 16-year-old girl were killed in a head-on, fiery crash on State Road 200 in Marion County Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 60-year-old Crystal River man was driving a pickup truck towing a 12-foot trailer eastbound on State Road 200 near County Road 484 around 6:20 a.m. when he failed to maintain his lane and entered into the westbound lane. After the initial crash, troopers said the truck hit the left side of a second sedan that was also in the westbound lane. The 39-year-old woman driving the first sedan and a 16-year-old girl who was in the back seat died at the scene of the crash. The 73-year-old woman driving the second sedan also died at the scene of the crash.

Published: May 25, 2020, 7:25 amMARION COUNTY, Fla. A 16-year-old driver was killed and a 17-year-old passenger was critically injured late Saturday in a crash in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash happened along Southwest 108th Street in Dunnellon. Troopers say the driver was speeding, lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, causing the car to burst into flames. The teen passenger was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, the FHP said. The victims names have not been released.

On Tuesday, the Marion County Commission agreed, by consensus, to send a plan to the state to resume vacation rentals. He said the rental properties represent part of his retirement income. The county emailed the plan to the DBPR on Tuesday and sent a copy by overnight mail. People are far safer at my vacation rental than in (a hotel)," he said. Marion County was among the first in the state to submit a plan.

DUNNELLON A man has been arrested and accused of locking a woman in a room and hitting and choking her. When she tried to leave her home and call police, Ferreira slapped her and said he was going to choke the word cop out of her mouth, the Sheriffs Office said. The woman was able to leave the residence when Ferreira fell asleep. Ferreira refused to talk to deputies and was booked on charges of domestic battery by strangulation, kidnapping and possession of heroin. The 33-year-old was released from prison in May 2019 after serving a decade for multiple offenses including kidnapping, battery on a person older than 65 and drug possession, the Sheriffs Office said.

The suspect was arrested near Dunnellon, in western Marion County, and was booked into the jail in Ocala on charges of domestic battery by strangulation, kidnapping and possession of heroin. DUNNELLON A man has been arrested and accused of locking a woman in a room and hitting and choking her. When she tried to leave her home and call police, Ferreira slapped her and said he was going to "choke the word cop out of her mouth," the Sheriffs Office said. Ferreira refused to talk to deputies and was booked on charges of domestic battery by strangulation, kidnapping and possession of heroin. The 33-year-old was released from prison in May 2019 after serving a decade for multiple offenses including kidnapping, battery on a person older than 65 and drug possession, the Sheriffs Office said.

Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. One Million Cups Ocala: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave. Visit 1millioncups.com/ocala. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. United Daughters of the Confederacy: 11 a.m., Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave. RSVP requested by emailing: Genrobertbullockudc@outlook.com. Ocala Lions Club: Noon, Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

ARC Marions Annual Art Exhibition 2020: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through March 6, City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave. Free and open to the public. Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. One Million Cups Ocala: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave. Visit 1millioncups.com/ocala. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Ocala Macintosh Users: 3-5 p.m., Freedom Library, 5870 SW 95th St. Visit ocalamug.org.

Lunch offered 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Book sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy. Marion County Children's Alliance Family Violence Prevention Workgroup: 11 a.m., Marion County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center, 629 NW 30th Ave. Marion County Historical Commission: 6 p.m., Marion County Growth Services classroom, Planning and Zoning, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Book sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy. Community yoga: 6 p.m., Salt Springs Civic Center, 25054 NE County Road 316, Salt Springs.

St., Ocala. SUNDAYBible study: 8 a.m., Living Spirit Community Church of Ocala at Hiers-Baxley Timber Ridge, 6995 SW 110th St., Ocala. Located at 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Jesus and me for children: 6 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Disciples Of Christ, 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Community breakfast: 8-10 a.m. March 14, Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th St., Ocala.

Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Nar-Anon: 10 a.m., The Centers, Building 2, 5664 SW 60th Ave. Free.

Mindfulness For Health classes: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 12, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St., Ocala. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

AmVets Post 1208: Officers 6:30, general meeting 7 p.m., Charles Whiteacre VFW Post 10208, 23498 NE County Road 314, Salt Springs. Monday Greater South Ocala DAV and DAVA Chapter 149: 4 p.m., Angela S. Santos VFW Post 4781, 9401 SW 110th St., Ocala. Dumas Hartson VFW Post 8189 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m., 8856 W. Veterans Drive, Crystal River. Tuesday Kamikaze Survivors: 11:30 a.m. lunch and meeting, Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. Sock hop fundraiserset for SaturdayThe GFWC Womans Club of Ocala is hosting a Sock Hop community fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Ocala Police Department community room, 402 S. Pine Ave., Ocala.

Overeaters Anonymous: 10:30 a.m., Christopher Hall, 1510 SE Third Ave., Ocala. Intro to Latin dance: 7 p.m., The Courtyard on Broadway, 120 SW Broadway St. Free. Ocala Lions Club: Noon, Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Mindfulness For Health classes: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 12, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St., Ocala. Dinner and Doug Ladnier concert: 4:30 p.m., Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th St., Ocala.

Museum & Me Pre-K Program: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ballroom dance: 7 p.m., Crystal Ballroom, 25 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Ocala Fort King Lions Club: 7:30 a.m., Silver Springs Restaurant, 5300 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs. Current Events Discussion Group: 11:45 a.m., Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Road, Silver Springs. Intro to Latin dance: 7 p.m., The Courtyard on Broadway, 120 SW Broadway St. Free.

Lunch offered 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Book sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy. Women Facing Cancer: 2 p.m., Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St. Free. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5 p.m., Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave. Free. Community yoga: 6 p.m., Salt Springs Civic Center, 25054 NE County Road 316, Salt Springs. Weigh-in 6 p.m. (629-6935 or 732-6947); and 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church at Marion Oaks, 279 Marion Oaks Manor.

SUNDAYBible study: 8 a.m., Living Spirit Community Church of Ocala at Hiers-Baxley Timber Ridge, 6995 SW 110th St., Ocala. Food pantry: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Church of the Advent, 11251 SW County Road 484, Dunnellon. Chicken BBQ dinner: 5 p.m. Friday, Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th St., Ocala. Holy Hour Happy Hour: 7 p.m. Friday, Chabad House, 13030 County Road 103, Oxford. St., Ocala.

Call 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Nar-Anon: 10 a.m., The Centers, Building 2, 5664 SW 60th Ave. Free.

Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. The Ocala Chapter DAR: 11:30 a.m., Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. Mindfulness For Health classes: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 12, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St., Ocala. Line dance: 5-6 p.m., Barbara G. Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave. Free.

Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Wood carving: 1-4 p.m, Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. Free. Free English classes for adults: 6:15-7:45 p.m., College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road.

Cardio strength and balance: 11 a.m., 294 Marion Oaks Lane; with membership. Diabetes health class: 6 p.m., Hebron Evangelical Church, 125 Marion Oaks Trail. Ocala Tea Party: 7 p.m., Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane. Cardio strength and balance: 11 a.m., 294 Marion Oaks Lane; with membership. Weigh-in 6 p.m. (629-6935 or 732-6947); and 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church at Marion Oaks, 279 Marion Oaks Manor.

Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Book sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy.

: Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 10 a.m., One Health Center of Ocala, 1714 SE 17th St. Intro to Latin dance: 7 p.m., The Courtyard on Broadway, 120 SW Broadway St., Ocala. Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group: 7 p.m., Sheriffs Substation, 3260 SE 80th St., Ocala. Ocala Lions Club: Noon, Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Mindfulness For Health classes: 2-3:30 p.m., Thursdays through March 12, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St., Ocala.

: 10 a.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. : 11 a.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. Novels at Night Book Club: 6 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. The Art of Luring Fish: 1 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. Elder Options Savvy Caregiver Training Series: 2 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520.

Art 4 All: 3-6 p.m., Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave. Free. Lunch offered 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Book sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy. Ocala Rotary Club: Lunch 11:45 a.m., meeting 12:15 p.m., Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5 p.m., Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave. Free. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. Free.

SUNDAYBible study: 8 a.m., Living Spirit Community Church of Ocala at Hiers-Baxley Timber Ridge, 6995 SW 110th St., Ocala. Located at 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Monthly community meal: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, Peace Lutheran Church, Church on the Hill,7201 U.S. 41, corner of U.S. 41 and State Road 40, Dunnellon. Jesus and me for children: 6 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Disciples Of Christ, 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Womens Bible study on forgiveness: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through Feb. 20, Woodside Baptist Church Fellowship Building, 2450 NE 28th St. Ocala.

Call 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Book sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy.

Monthly senior dance: 1-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. For those 55 and older. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

Technology Help Center: 10:30 a.m. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, 438-2570. : 3:30 p.m. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, 438-2570. Art at the Oaks: 4 p.m. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, 438-2570. Family Story Time: 1 p.m. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, 438-2570. MANGAlicious Teen Club: 4 p.m. Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, 438-2570.

One Million Cups Ocala: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave. Visit 1millioncups.com/ocala. Overeaters Anonymous: 10:30 a.m., Christopher Hall, 1510 SE Third Ave., Ocala. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Call 763-602-1055; 6:30 p.m., Southwest Christian Church, 9045 SW 60th Ave., Ocala; 7 p.m., Belleview Christian Church, 7149 SE County Road 25A, Belleview. Mindfulness For Health classes: 2-3:30 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 13-March 12, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, 2020 SE 17th St., Ocala.

Community yoga: 6 p.m., Salt Springs Civic Center, 25054 NE County Road 316, Salt Springs. Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. One Million Cups Ocala: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave. Visit 1millioncups.com/ocala. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Ocala Macintosh Users: 3-5 p.m., Freedom Library, 5870 SW 95th St. Visit ocalamug.org.

learns to make fairy gardensThe Philanthropic Educational Organization met on Jan. 9 at the home of Lyn Helseth to learn how to make fairy dish gardens. Chapter GE and the Ocala P.E.O. gives scholarships for education to women throughout the world. Their Five Projects are scholarships which are given to high school graduate girls and adult women who have not completed their education. They have a four-year college for women in Nevada, Missouri, where women can recieve an education on scholarship.

Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Friends of the Forest Library: Book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 905 S. County Road 314A, Ocklawaha. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Friends of the Forest Library: Book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 905 S. County Road 314A, Ocklawaha. Book sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy.

James L. Whitehurst II faces 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. DUNNELLON A 49-year-old Dunnellon man accused of threatening multiple people favorable to President Donald Trump, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of disorderly conduct by police. The victims told an officer that a man, later identified as James L. Whitehurst II, had approached them during their peaceful assembly with what was described as a cane sword in hand. The officer was told Whitehurst pointed the sword in their faces and made threatening statements. Feliciani spoke with Whitehurst, who told her he removed the sword from its holder and pointed it at the Trump supporters.

Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. One Million Cups Ocala: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave. Visit 1millioncups.com/ocala. Corvette Club of Marion County: 7 p.m., Elks Club, 702 NE 25th Ave. Visit ccmcfl.com. Intro to Latin dance: 7 p.m., The Courtyard on Broadway, 120 SW Broadway St. Free. Line dance: 5-6 p.m., Barbara G. Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave. Free.

Preschool Adventures Story Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, 438-2500. Tech Help Center: 2-4 p.m. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, 438-2500. Tuesday Movie Matinee: 1 p.m. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, 438-2500. Games on a Table: 4 p.m. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, 438-2500. Knights of the Chess Club: 4 p.m. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, 438-2500.

Veteran meetingsToday Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58: Auxiliary 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 10730 U.S. 41, Dunnellon. American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Memorial Unit 347: Social hour 5:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 699 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake. AmVets Post 1208: Officers 6:30, general meeting 7 p.m., Charles Whiteacre VFW Post 10208, 23498 NE County Road 314, Salt Springs. North Central Florida All Airborne Chapter: 1 p.m., VFW Post 8083, 12666 SE U.S. 441, Belleview. Tuesday Kamikaze Survivors: 11:30 a.m. lunch and meeting, Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala.

Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3-4:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

Museum & Me: Pre-K Program: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Ballroom dance: 7 p.m., Crystal Ballroom, 25 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Ocala Fort King Lions Club: 7:30 a.m., Silver Springs Restaurant, 5300 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs. Current Events Discussion Group: 11:45 a.m., Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Road, Silver Springs. Intro to Latin dance: 7 p.m., The Courtyard on Broadway, 120 SW Broadway St. Free.

Lunch offered 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Book sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy. : Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5 p.m., Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave. Free. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. Free. Community yoga: 6 p.m., Salt Springs Civic Center, 25054 NE County Road 316, Salt Springs. Weigh-in 6 p.m. (629-6935 or 732-6947); and 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church at Marion Oaks, 279 Marion Oaks Manor.

Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Ribbon cutting: 3:30 p.m., Transitions Life Center, 3360 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, just north of Ford of Ocala. Bingo and popcorn: 3:45-5:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

Ocala Fort King Lions Club: 7:30 a.m., Silver Springs Restaurant, 5300 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs. Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Current Events Discussion Group: 11:45 a.m., Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Road, Silver Springs. For Our Future Organizational Meeting: 6 p.m., Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

: 10 a.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick, 438-2566. : 11 a.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. "Stand Up and Be Counted" Community Conversation: 3 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520. Elder Options Savvy Caregiver Training Series: 2 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, 438-2520.

Community yoga: 6 p.m., Salt Springs Civic Center, 25054 NE County Road 316, Salt Springs. Stitchers Club: 9-11 a.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Bingo: 11 a.m. for ticket sales, Our Lady of the Springs Church, 4047 NE 21st St. Wood carving: 1-4 p.m, Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. Free.

Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Friends of the Ocala Library book sale: Members admission only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 24; public welcome Jan. 25, Ocala Main Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Bingo and popcorn: 3:45-5:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.

Bingo and popcorn: 3:45-5:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50. Call (352) 465-5131, email Livefortaichi@gmail.com or visit www.Livefortaichi.comPinochle: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Tap dancing for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eighth Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Free. Karaoke open mic: 2-3 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. Bingo and popcorn: 3:45-5:30 p.m., Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, 830 NE Eighth Ave. $1.50.