Education
1 year ago
Marion County approves $1.74 million contract to tackle school bus driver shortage

New contract aims to improve transportation for Marion Technical Institute students, addressing inconsistent routes and ensuring quicker access to educational services.

Local
1 year ago
REMINDER: Marion County emergency ordinance for storm debris cleanup in effect

Marion County continues storm debris collection with drop-off sites available until October 27.

Local
1 year ago
FDOT promotes alternative transportation during 9th annual Mobility Week

Mobility Week will take place Oct. 25 through Nov. 2

Local
1 year ago
Community rallies to restore Marion County Sexual Assault Center as services continue at new location

Marion County works to reopen its Sexual Assault Center as community partnerships provide interim support and critical resources for victims.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Gainesville mayor to present key to city to Hot Water Music in honor of 30-year anniversary

This week is a big deal for punk rock fans and the Gainesville music scene as FEST begins, honoring one of the city’s most celebrated bands.

Local
1 year ago
Marion County man wins $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Hubert Wilkerson, 64, of Summerfield, claims $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, opting for a lump-sum payment of $640,000.

Community
1 year ago
Lady Lake Library begins expansion project, parking changes announced

Construction of the library’s $1 million expansion begins Oct. 28 with new children’s library and increased public spaces planned.

Local
1 year ago
Wildwood asks residents to prepare vegetative debris for final hurricane cleanup

Residents should stack leftover plant debris in rows along the road’s edge, but not on the street.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
First Assembly teacher arrested for inappropriate actions with a student

Ocala Police say Isaiah Paige was sending sexual content to a 16-year-old student through Snapchat,

Education
1 year ago
School Board of Alachua County votes to table superintendent appointment until November

The board voted unanimously to schedule a special meeting on November 4 to allow for more discussion on the superintendent’s replacement.