Community
2 years ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Escape into the weekend with local events

Concerts, collectibles, cheeseburgers in paradise… can you dig it? Find your weekend plans from our top picks.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm that damaged Texas headed our way | PHOTOS

ALERT: The National Weather Service says to expect strong to severe storms throughout the weekend and triple digit heat on Saturday!

zzz App Top Stories
2 years ago
Memorial service honors Marion County officers killed in the line of duty | PHOTOS

A somber service on Tuesday honored Marion County officers who lost their lives while on their mission to keep the community safe.

Local
2 years ago
Florida’s farm community rallies around “El Ocala Ocho”

The agricultural community has bonded to support victims and each other in the wake of the deaths of eight farm workers in a bus crash on the way to harvest watermelon on Tuesday.

Local
2 years ago
RAPID RESPONSE: Dash & body cam video provides insight into what first responders faced at the bus crash scene

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released two video clips that show the chaos of the mass casualty crisis from the point of view of one deputy who responded to the scene of the bus crash.

Local
2 years ago
GRU crews help out with storm restoration efforts in Tallahassee | PHOTOS

GRU crews provided mutual aid to restore power in the state capital following destructive storms last week.

Equine
2 years ago
Summerfield horse trainer Kenny McPeek reflects on completing his own Triple Crown

Marion County trainer Kenny McPeek looks to add a second Preakness Stakes victory on Saturday with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan.

Photos
2 years ago
Crosses and candles mark memorial service to honor lives lost in farm bus crash | PHOTOS

A GoFundMe account for the victims and their families has raised nearly $66,000 as of Thursday morning.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Driver said he smoked pot oil, took medication before crash that killed 8 Mexican farm workers | VIDEO

An arrest report indicates 41-year-old Bryan Howard told investigators he was driving to a methadone clinic where he receives daily medication for a chipped vertebrae when the accident happened.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Police activity in Wildwood shopping center due to death investigation

The Wildwood Police Department says there is an investigation but did not reveal the nature of the investigation.