Project Pawsitivity
1 year ago
Special pets looking for a new home before the dog days of summer

MCAS has over 160 adoptable animals looking for cool homes to ride out the Florida heat.

Community
1 year ago
How Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches have successfully transformed the lives of troubled kids for decades

The success of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is based on four fundamental pillars: work, study, play and pray.

Education
1 year ago
Marion County educator is finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year

Marion County hasn’t had a Teacher of the Year in the state finals since 2017.

Community
1 year ago
Costco, big box warehouse club, coming to The Villages

A Sumter County Commissioner confirmed Costco will be built on County Road 466 near Hobby Lobby with a projected opening date in 2025.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala-based horsewoman receives grant that helps her path toward the Olympics

24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.

Community
1 year ago
Duke Energy customers should see lower electric bills soon

Duke Energy says the average residential customer’s monthly bill will drop by almost $6.

State
1 year ago
Tax relief on the way for Floridians

The tax package provides a one-year exemption on taxes on residential property and flood insurance premiums.

State
1 year ago
Boeing’s first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

The earliest date liftoff of Boeing’s Starliner could take place is Friday, May 17.

National
1 year ago
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes | POLL

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization’s 115th birthday.

Education
1 year ago
“She is our hero!” Alachua County food service assistant honored with state award

Chiles Elementary School food service assistant Angela Kelly was selected as one of five School Lunch Heroes statewide for 2024.