Elora Pfriender

Elora is a student reporter from right here in Ocala. She is a recent College of Central Florida graduate, and she is now a junior at the University of Central Florida currently working toward her BA in Writing & Rhetoric.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County deputy hit by vehicle during response to burglary call

A Fort McCoy woman is arrested on charges of hitting a deputy with her vehicle during an attempted escape, and also accused of trafficking fentanyl following an incident in Crystal River.

National
2 years ago
Watch a meteor shower in its peak this weekend

The first meteors of this year’s Perseid meteor shower have been spotted. This Saturday night, you can see them, too, right in your backyard!

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gainesville teen fatally shot just days after city hosts gun violence prevention event

Earlier this year, Gainesville declared gun violence a public health crisis. This week, the City Commission hosted a gun violence prevention summit. Just yesterday, a 16-year-old was fatally shot.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Trailer theft cases on the rise in Citrus County

Deputies have issued a warning to local trailer owners following a series of recent thefts. Protect your own trailers and help CCSO find these.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Stay cool, save money: Tips to reduce costs in the extreme heat

As the heat index climbs to 112 degrees this weekend, learn how to lower the financial impact of this summer’s excessive heat.

Local
2 years ago
Citrus County deputies ask for information to find missing 15-year-old, now found

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office asks for helpful information in the search for a missing 15-year-old boy.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
OPD is hoping you can help provide information to find a missing 17-year-old

Ocala Police are hoping you can provide information on the whereabouts of a missing 17-year-old girl.

Features
2 years ago
Marion County’s longest resident shelter dog finally adopted

Murphy, the shelter dog who loves to swim, was adopted after 527 days and will be living large in a lake house. Marion County pet adoptions are free the entire month of August!

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
OPD issues auto theft warning for Kia, Hyundai drivers

Local car thieves may be exploiting a flaw in Kia and Hyundai cars’ ignition systems. Find out how to protect your vehicle.

Community
2 years ago
More development coming to Citrus County

Citrus County is expanding quickly! Find out what developments proposed in August might be coming to your area.