Outgoing Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn’s family – son Cameron, granddaughter Edie, and daughter-in-law Haley – flipped the switch to light the city’s Christmas tree.
The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 200 and SW 80th St. around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
The accident happened on SE 47th Avenue just south of the SE 138th Street intersection.
Hurricane Idalia wiped out the floating dock at the boat ramp when it hit Florida’s Gulf coast in late August.
The glow of lights from events like Light Up Ocala will brighten moods darkened by clouds this weekend. Check out our list of holiday activities around the 352.
“If you ever get a phone call pressuring you to buy gift cards and give the codes over the phone, this is ALWAYS some type of scam,” said the sheriff’s office.
A toy drive for children who lost their parents will culminate in a party on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Hall at 9636 SE 58th Ave. in Belleview.
The Florida Highway Patrol identified the car driver as a 63-year-old woman from Lady Lake.
The City of Gainesville says its Downtown Festival & Art Show is the largest free celebration of art and culture in north Florida with more than 200 artists selling their work.
It says it’s been operating with just 22 of its budgeted 30 officers. It added that FBI data suggests a community its size should have 39 officers on its force.
