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.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Annual Ocala electronics and hazardous waste collection day coming up

Got special waste you can’t set out by the curb on garbage day? The City of Ocala will collect hazardous waste and electronic items for safe disposal on September 9.

Community
2 years ago
Unemployment rates rise slightly as summer ends in tri-county area

The overall jobless rate for the Citrus, Levy and Marion County area is 4% for the month of July. The state average is 3.1%.

Community
2 years ago
Buena Vista Boulevard southbound lanes to close for construction

One of the main roads in the Villages will have some major lane closures starting Aug. 24. Details on detour routes and how long your commute will be impacted.

Local
2 years ago
‘Goatcha:’ Missing goats captured on UF campus

Two goats have been running around the university campus for at least a week. They may be related to the loose goats seen around Gainesville since early July.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala Police Department offers mentorship program for teens interested in law enforcement careers

OPD is launching the next session of its Ocala Public Safety Mentoring Program, where high school juniors and seniors can get hands-on law enforcement experience.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gainesville Police arrest man on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material on messaging app Kik

GPD says Tyler McCann-Carter, 24, was distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material through the Kik messaging app.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County ordinance would allow dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas

A proposed ordinance would let restaurants across the county obtain permits to allow customers to bring their dogs to outdoor seating areas.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Commission recognizes CF Patriots as national baseball champs

Ocala’s own College of Central Florida baseball team is this year’s national champs! Marion County Commissioners recently celebrated their accomplishments.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Local hospitals report increase in heat-related injuries

Local hospitals have seen a 115% increase in heat-related illnesses in the past two weeks. Find out the risks, warning signs and how to stay out of the emergency room this summer.

Entertainment
2 years ago
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo sets record inside, while mercury sets record outside

On Aug. 12, over 7,000 people came to the WEC to enjoy the outdoors, indoors! That’s a 14% increase from the previous year’s attendance. The number of participating vendors broke a record for the event.