Local
2 years ago
Gainesville to add several hybrid electric buses to RTS fleet by 2026

The city says $4.5 million of the grant will go toward the construction of the city’s first solar-generating facility at the RTS administration complex.

Local
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Missing Belleview man got out of jail just weeks before his disappearance

Deputies say 51-year-old Daniel King’s family received messages about his disappearance that have them concerned for his well-being.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Citrus County Fire Rescue training captain will be laid to rest on Saturday

As family and friends are mourning the death of 42-year-old Michael Fletcher. The firefighting union issued a scam alert stating that someone is trying to take advantage of the death of the training captain by creating fake social media posts and a fraudulent GoFundMe account.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Florida

Stacker ranked the counties with the shortest life expectancy in Florida using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Why driving a golf cart landed a man in the Lake County jail

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area as part of a crackdown on golf carts following community complaints.

Jobs
2 years ago
Marion County Public Schools to hold hiring fair

Marion County Public Schools will offer jobs on-the-spot at the job fair on Thursday, July 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida.

Business
2 years ago
352eats: Smallcakes Ocala promises to make every occasion sweet

Smallcakes Ocala bakes and frosts a dozen signature flavors fresh every morning.

Local
2 years ago
Second animal shelter in North Central Florida suspends cat intakes and adoptions due to viral outbreak

Alachua County Animal Resources is pausing cat adoptions and intakes due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia. The same virus forced Marion County Animal Services to halt its cat services nearly two weeks ago.

National
2 years ago
Crews from Florida headed to Houston to help restore power from Hurricane Beryl | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Power crews were working to restore service as quickly as possible. Millions are left without air conditioning in the middle of summer and a heat advisory with temps expected to reach 105 degrees.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Reward increased for info in deadly Ocala shooting

The reward for information that leads to an arrest has been increased from $3,000 to $5,000.