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
Alachua County looking for low-income seniors to mentor students as ‘foster grandparents’

Volunteers will receive an hourly stipend, meal and travel reimbursements, insurance and more. They will also have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs or in limiting circumstances.

Education
2 years ago
Why are two Marion County leaders shoveling horse dung in formal attire? See the video

To celebrate fundraising over $10,000 in this year’s Give4Marion campaign, ELCMC officials pledged to muck a horse stall in formal attire in partnership with Stirrups ‘n Strides, another local nonprofit.

Jobs
2 years ago
Limited spots for streamlined, two-day Florida Highway Patrol hiring event in Orlando

The Oct. 23 to Oct. 27 Streamline FHP event puts nearly all necessary steps of the FHP hiring process in one place to prepare future troopers for the Basic Recruit Class in January.

Entertainment
2 years ago
North-central Florida collectors can apply to be featured on “American Pickers” this January

The History Channel’s beloved Pickers are coming to Florida this January. Private collectors with unique items to sell and fascinating stories to tell can apply to be featured on the show.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County standoff ends safely, barricaded man in custody. North Highway 314A reopened

MCSO deputies have taken registered sex offender Michael Tindall into custody.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
North-central Florida law enforcement goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and law enforcement across the 352 are going pink in recognition.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. FLHSMV shares safety tips for both walkers and drivers

October is one of the deadliest months for pedestrians in Florida. That’s why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is encouraging Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety.

Community
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to host National Night Out event in Inverness tonight

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign which aims to promote police-community relationships. Tonight, Oct. 3, CCSO will host an event in the Inverness Depot District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.