Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police arrest two women on charges of street racing and child neglect

Ocala police say they clocked the drivers going 93 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Local
2 years ago
New Florida fishing licenses feature youth artwork designs

Florida fishing licenses will now have youth artwork on the hard credit card style cards. The designs were selected from hundreds of entries for saltwater and freshwater species.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
THE LATEST: Beryl unleashes high winds, heavy rain in Texas, stranding residents and leaving millions without power

Hurricane Beryl has been downgraded to a tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as a Category 1 storm with heavy rains and powerful winds.

Local
2 years ago
Two local fire rescue departments unveil shiny, new state-of-the-art rigs

Marion County Fire Rescue and Ocala Fire Rescue each have new wheels to enhance the services they provide to the community.

Elections
2 years ago
A number of key elected offices will be decided during the August primary for Marion County and the Town of Reddick

Florida’s primary election is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
HEAT ADVISORY: Brutal, blistering temps blanket North Central Florida

The National Weather Service says heat index values will be as high as 111 degrees on Monday.

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic signal out at intersection on SE Maricamp Road causing traffic delays

Troopers say the overhead power lines at Southeast Maricamp Road and Southeast 31st Street are down. They anticipate it’ll take hours to restore power.

Business
2 years ago
Building Community and Sustainability: The Ocala Clothing Swap story

“Everything is free, and these events bring people together to shop, explore new ideas, and practice new skills like mending, sewing, and dyeing, thereby extending the life of textiles,” said Ocala Clothing Swap CEO/Founder Esmee Bancroft.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave that’s projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like Artificial Intelligence makes it easier than ever to perpetrate fraud and get away with it.

Local
2 years ago
Drivers survive gnarly Independence Day crash on Interstate 75 | PHOTOS

The Florida Department of transportation says the crash is near the exit for State Road 222/NW 39th Avenue. As of 3:45 p.m., traffic was backed up for about four miles.