Education
1 year ago
Horse community corralled to raise funds for equine-inspired literacy campaign

North Central Florida’s equine community came together this week to raise funds for the Black Stallion Reading Project which provides the acclaimed book to 4th grade students in Marion County and exposure to horses and equine-related opportunities.

Local
1 year ago
Temporary road closure to impact commuters in Wildwood

Huey Street from Gamble Street to St. Clair Street will close to through traffic beginning July 2.

Local
1 year ago
Three tractor trailers collide in chain reaction crash on I-75 southbound in Alachua County | VIDEO

The Florida Highway Patrol says a passenger vehicle hydroplaned ahead of the 18-wheelers and that caused the chain reaction pile-up.

Business
1 year ago
Highest-rated ice cream shops in Ocala by diners

Cup or cone? To get the scoop on all things ice cream, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated ice cream shops in Ocala using data from Yelp.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Arrest eases anxiety for family of man killed in Leesburg convenience store

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement tracked down 25-year-old Alex Lopez at a motel in Kissimmee and arrested him Wednesday evening.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
NEW INFO: Authorities arrest man in connection with Leesburg convenience store clerk killing

Authorities arrested 25-year-old Alex Lopez Wednesday evening in the Kissimmee area.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Hundreds showed up to support those suffering from invisible wounds | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Hundreds showed their support at the 3rd annual 2.2-mile PTSD awareness walk/run at the McPherson Governmental Campus Wellness Trail in Ocala on Thursday, June 27.

Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams, right, pose for a portrait
State
1 year ago
Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Three potential landing dates were called off and the flight home is now on hold.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Bronson couple behind bars charged in crime spree

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says the couple stole cars, guns and credit cards.

Elections
1 year ago
Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

According to the poll, about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say they are “extremely” or “very” likely to watch the debate live or in clips or read about or listen to commentary about the performance of the candidates in the news or social media.