Elections
2 years ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis among former Trump rivals calling for Republican unity after rally shooting

Gov. Ron DeSantis was once expected to be a fierce 2024 GOP presidential campaign rival. He dropped out after the initial votes were cast in Iowa.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office hopes hefty reward and advances in DNA testing will help solve cold case

The sheriff’s office says improvements in DNA science have given them the opportunity to re-evaluate old evidence, potentially uncovering new information in the unsolved murder of Lila Leach.

State
2 years ago
PHOTOS: Florida Highway Patrol snaps out-of-this-world photo for 2024 Best-Looking Cruiser contest bid

The Florida Highway Patrol is counting on your votes in an online contest to defend its title of the Best-Looking Cruiser in the nation.

Community
2 years ago
Rapid response of off-duty fire crew, lifeguard credited with saving drowning woman at Camp Kulaqua

The High Springs Fire Department says a 45-year-old woman experienced a sudden medical emergency while swimming.

Image shows Dunnellon High senior seated in front of a long table as he prepared to sign his letter of intent to play fooball for Eastern Michigan University.
Sports
2 years ago
The best athlete leader Dunnellon High School has had in nearly a generation aims to glorify God on and off the field

Dunnellon High School’s Sean Martin signed a letter of intent to play football at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2025.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s deputies say U-Haul van driver tried to outrun them

Citrus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Michael Allen Pierce Jr. on multiple felony charges following a pursuit through Inverness.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigating trooper-involved shooting on Interstate 75

The Florida Highway Patrol says the incident occurred southbound on I-75, south of the 374-mile marker in Marion County, on Sunday.

National
2 years ago
Amazon Prime Day is here. Should you take advantage of the deals?

Amazon has drummed up expectations in recent weeks for its 10th Prime Day event, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday and is open only to customers who pay $14.99 per month, or $139 per year, to receive free shipping and other perks as Prime members.

Elections
2 years ago
Florida attorney pledges financial support to victims in Trump assassination attempt

Florida attorney Dan Newlin has committed one million dollars to each family who lost a loved one during the assassination attempt. He also pledged $100,000 for victims who were critically injured.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Vet Resource Center offers free cancer screenings for Gulf War veterans

The Vet Resource Center says the simple blood test screens for 50 different types of cancer.