Local
1 year ago
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Video shows the fiery blast that destroyed an Ocala laundromat and injured four people

A security camera across the street from Classic Laundromat captured the explosion.

Local
1 year ago
Aerial images show force of an explosion that destroyed a laundromat and rocked an Ocala strip mall

Four people were injured in the blast. Emergency crews transported two to the hospital. Remarkably, no one died.

Education
1 year ago
Marion County Public Library is looking for volunteer readers

Anyone aged 14 and older can volunteer to lead story time sessions at Head Start programs throughout the county. The library provides training and all the reading materials. Link to apply is in the story.

Business
1 year ago
Ocala Electric Utility customers may receive a credit on accounts starting in August

Ocala Electric Utility customers have to meet eligibility requirements in order to receive the credit on your bill.

Image shows swimmer Bobby Finke during the men's 800-meter freestyle event.
Sports
1 year ago
More University of Florida swimmers bringing home some shiny souvenirs from France

Gators Bobby Finke and Kieran Smith are each coming home with silver medals.

Local
1 year ago
Explosion at Ocala laundromat injures four, mangles strip mall | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Emergency crews say the explosion happened at the Classic Laundromat on Northeast 25th Avenue and impacted seven other businesses in the strip mall.

Community
1 year ago
Ocala 8-year-old appears set to make it to the third round in the USA Mullet Championships

You have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, to vote and/or donate for 8-year-old Jack Keuntjes in the contest that celebrates an iconic hairstyle.

Local
1 year ago
Citrus County Fire Rescue dispatched to barn fire likely started by hot lawn mower

Citrus County Fire Rescue crews estimate the damage to the barn and its contents to be more than $33,000.

Community
1 year ago
Temporary lane closure to impact traffic on Pine Road at SE Maricamp Road on Wednesday

Commuters will face a different traffic pattern because of a temporary lane closure on Pine Road at SE Maricamp Road on Wednesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The photo shows three deputies posing for a photo op with K-9 Ike and the wanted man in custody in the back of the patrol car.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office K-9 catches man wanted on felony warrants

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says K-9 Ike apprehended 41-year-old Nicholas Robert Soucek who they say used a knife to try to keep the dog away.