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.

Community
2 years ago
McIntosh celebrates the fiftieth 1890s Festival this weekend

Looking for something free to do this weekend? Visit the town of McIntosh, right between Ocala and Gainesville, and peruse over 260 vendors.

Local
2 years ago
Early morning storms leave Crystal River significantly damaged | PHOTOS

Crystal River officials advise citizens to stay home while crews assess damage from what may have been tornadoes early this morning.

Education
2 years ago
MCPS high schoolers can now dual enroll in CF workforce programs through new Collegiate Academy

The College of Central Florida has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to expand the dual enrollment program to include Associate in Science degree pathways for workforce-ready students.

Community
2 years ago
Flashing beacons installed at Alachua County school crossings to protect student pedestrians

Last week, three Alachua County Public School crosswalks received Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) to improve safety for students crossing the street.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Hernando County detectives investigate Spring Hill home invasion, homicide

A targeted home invasion on Marquette Street left one person hospitalized and another dead, says Sheriff Al Nienhuis. Deputies are looking for relevant information about the incident or suspect(s).

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Multiple agencies now warn of scammers calling, impersonating real law enforcement officers

ACSO says scam callers are posing as real deputies to demand money for supposedly missing jury duty. No law enforcement agency will ever demand money over the phone.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville to install native wildflower garden for bees

Bees and other pollinators will receive a new safe haven in Gainesville on Oct. 21 as the first Bee City USA native wildflower garden takes root.

Local
2 years ago
Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Spring Hill

A 40-year-old woman from St. Petersburg was crossing US-41 in Spring Hill when she was hit and killed by a pickup truck being driven by a 25-year-old Brooksville man.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville to hold three Indigenous peoples’ celebrations this month

All three events, including two with live performances from local Native dancers and drummers, will be free and open the public.

Local
2 years ago
Hernando County deputies looking for missing 17-year-old

Justice Young, a 17-year-old from Brooksville, was last seen in the early morning of Oct. 2. If you call Hernando County Crime Stoppers with anonymous information, you may be eligible for a $5,000 reward.