Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic flowing again on Interstate 75 southbound in Marion County following tractor trailer crash that dumped a load of hazardous material

Troopers urge you to take an alternate route as it will take time to clean up the spill and remove the truck wreckage.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Active shooter scare draws large law enforcement response to Horizon Academy in Marion Oaks, concerned parents swarm school | PHOTOS

Marion County Public Schools says a student from Horizon Academy phoned in the threat to 911.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: MCPS says they believe a Horizon Academy student called in the threat, deputies say there is no danger

Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say the caller claimed there was an active shooter at the school.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County authorities rescue more than 100 animals, charge Inverness couple with animal cruelty | PHOTOS

Authorities seized 18 dogs, 11 puppies, and 73 varying species of fowl from a home on East McCartney Loop.

Local
2 years ago
Charles S. Chestnut III, former Alachua County Commissioner and civil rights leader, dies at 83

The city of Gainesville is remembering Charles S. Chestnut III for playing a ‘pivotal role’ in the Civil Rights Movement in north-central Florida.

Education
2 years ago
CF launches new fire science technology program for those who want to pursue a career in firefighting

CF will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, to give prospective students more information about the new program.

Elections
2 years ago
Four Republicans will be on stage for the fourth presidential debate. Here’s who’s in and who’s out

Four hopefuls will participate in Wednesday night’s debate at the Moody Music Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, according to the Republican National Committee.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala’s outgoing mayor says never say never to the possibility of continued public service

Outgoing Mayor Kent Guinn was busy moving out of his office on Monday but paused from packing long enough to share some candid comments as he reflected on his 12 years in the position.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO asking for the public’s help with information on shooting that left a 19-year-old dead in Marion Oaks

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives say the shooting happened near the Dollar General in Marion Oaks but the victim drove about a mile away to the Marion Oaks Community Center.