Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Utilities says water is safe for customers in condos along Midway Drive

As of Saturday, Dec. 9, MCU lifted the boil water notice for people living in Live Oak Village Condos, Twin Lakes Village East Condos and Twin Lake Village Condos.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala firefighters respond to deadly house fire

Ocala firefighters found a person ‘nonresponsive’ inside the house and got the person out. But, the resident did not survive.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County man found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a child and recording it

A jury found 28-year-old Johnathon Apenzeller guilty of having sex with a child between 12 and 16 years old.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
The weather looks great for Ocala’s Christmas parade Saturday evening, rain should hold off until Sunday

The National Weather Service says there is a chance for thunderstorms on Sunday but for Saturday evening the forecast is partly cloudy, with a low around 63 degrees. Perfect for sipping hot chocolate along the parade route.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

Health officials say at least 230 people have been ill in 38 states and 96 have been hospitalized since mid-November.

zzz App Top Stories
2 years ago
Gainesville roadway renamed to honor legacy of the late civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III

The Gainesville City Commission voted to rename a portion of 8th Avenue between Northwest 6th Street and Waldo Road as Charles S. Chestnut III Avenue.

Some road closures for the parade start as early as 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Community
2 years ago
Many road closures ahead of Ocala’s Christmas Parade Saturday. Plus, the forecast for Saturday night

Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.

Jobs
2 years ago
Three state agencies looking to fill jobs hold recruiting event today and tomorrow

The Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Department of Law Enforcement are hoping to find the right people to fill dozens of open positions.

Sports
2 years ago
Gators RB Trevor Etienne enters transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining

Sophomore running back Trevor Etienne announced on his social media accounts Thursday he has entered the transfer portal.

Equine
2 years ago
WEC celebrates America’s War Horse, SSgt. Reckless, with limited-edition model

WEC is hosting an event featuring exclusive-edition model of SSgt. Reckless on Sunday, Dec. 10. Learn more about this American Warhorse from the author who wrote her biography and the sculptor who cast her likeness in bronze.