Crime & Safety
2 years ago
DCSO: Deputy arrested on charges of illegally purchasing drugs while on, off-duty

The Dixie County Sheriff says he terminated 41-year-old deputy James Yakubsin after learning of the investigation and his arrest.

Local
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Three-car pile-up creating traffic mess on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala

The wreck is on SW 60th Avenue near State Road 200.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County Public Schools invites parents to review new textbooks for math & Social Studies courses, offer input

The district says the open review night for the textbooks is on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Forest Service setting prescribed burns this week in Goethe State Forest to protect the Red-cockaded woodpecker

The forest service says the small burns will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8. They don’t expect to close trails or roads in the forest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man says he’s ‘not guilty’ in murder of his husband

Jury selection for the murder trial of Herbert Swilley is set to begin March 11, 2024.

Elections
2 years ago
A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate tonight with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses

The two-hour Republican presidential primary debate will start at 8 p.m. ET and airs on cable network NewsNation.

Community
2 years ago
Interfaith Emergency Services will exchange “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade

Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.

Local
2 years ago
Ben Marciano sworn in as Ocala’s mayor, revs up crowd with remarks

After taking the oath of office, Mayor Ben Marciano spoke to the crowd in council chambers. Among other things, Marciano praised former Mayor Kent Guinn for the work he did over the last 24 years of public service.

Sports
2 years ago
Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declares for the NFL draft

Ricky Pearsall, senior wide receiver for the Gators, shared that his college career is over and he is entering into the 2024 NFL draft.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County detectives say they arrested a sex offender who tried to speed away from them in RV

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says when they tried to arrest Jason Key, 45, for failing to complete his registration as a sex offender, he sped away in an RV.