Local
1 year ago
Ex-University of Florida president gave former Senate staffers large raises, report finds

Spending by recently resigned University of Florida President Ben Sasse is coming under scrutiny after the student-run newspaper found that he awarded secretive consulting contracts and gave high-paying jobs to former members of his U.S. Senate staff and Republican allies.

Elections
1 year ago
Marion County sheriff, commissioners and school board races among those to be contested Tuesday

According to the Marion County Supervisor of Elections, there are 257,727 registered voters in the county.

Elections
1 year ago
What to expect in Florida’s state primaries on Tuesday

There are about 13.6 million registered voters in Florida. Of those, 32% are Democrats, 39% are Republicans and 26% are independents not affiliated with any party.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lorincz found guilty in neighbor’s shooting death, faces up to 30 years in prison

The incident happened on June 2, 2023, during what the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says was a service call regarding kids trespassing on private property.

Elections
1 year ago
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary

Election officials say the claim, which has circulated online nationwide since at least 2020, is an example of the kind of misinformation that often spreads among well-meaning voters but threatens to erode trust in the voting process.

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Xenomorph in a scene from "Alien: Romulus."
news
1 year ago
MOVIE REVIEW | Alien: Romulus is tense and terrifying

You don’t have to have seen Ridley Scott’s original “Alien” movie or its sequel “Aliens” to appreciate the third movie in the franchise. Director Fede Álvarez says “Romulus” is a standalone.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: River flooding, rip current risk exist from long gone and distant hurricanes

Hurricane Ernesto expected to create dangerous swells and rip currents on Atlantic Coast while some North Central Florida rivers are still experiencing moderate flooding from last week’s Hurricane Debby.

Susan Lorincz, left, seated in a courtroom, listens to testimony during her trial.
Local
1 year ago
Jury should begin deliberating case Friday of Ocala woman accused of shooting, killing her neighbor

60-year-old Susan Lorincz faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted in the June 2023 shooting of her 35-year-old neighbor Ajike “A.J.” Owens.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: North Central Florida events for the sporty, spooky, salty, or sweet

This weekend’s events include an outdoor expo with over 170 vendors, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, and a food truck festival full of local favorites.

Photo of Angela Knight a longtime employee of Marion County Fire Rescue who is battling Stage 4 bone cancer.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Country music concert to benefit longtime Marion County Fire Rescue employee’s cancer battle

Grammy-nominated country singer John Berry will perform this Saturday at the Orange Blossom Opry to help Marion County Fire Rescue employee Angela Knight who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 bone cancer.