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Community
2 years ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Family plans and date night activities

Take a loved one out for the weekend to one of our top event picks in North Central Florida.

Photos
2 years ago
Florida 12-year-old wins the National Spelling Bee during tiebreaking spell-off | PHOTOS

Bruhat Soma, a seventh-grader from Tampa, Florida, blitzed through 29 words correctly in 90 seconds Thursday night to win the Spelling Bee. As the champion, he receives a trophy and more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrest man who they say robbed a gas station clerk at knifepoint

Deputies say the man robbed the gas station of a few packs of cigarettes.

Sports
2 years ago
College sports departments gearing up for ‘economic earthquake’ with direct pay for athletes looming | POLL

A revenue-sharing model outlined in last week’s $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal from the NCAA and the five largest college conferences would allow schools to each provide up to $21 million annually to pay athletes or up to 22% of the average power league school’s annual revenue.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
K-9 from Citrus County Sheriff’s Office sniffs out meth and fentanyl during traffic stop

Deputies seized a total of 4.5 grams of fentanyl and 288.7 grams of methamphetamine.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County Animal Services needs help during the busy kitten season

April through October is one of the busiest times for local animal shelters.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
58-year-old man arrested after mom discovers hidden cameras in daughter’s bedroom and bathroom

Police say one camera was hidden in an outlet and another was disguised as a Wi-Fi repeater.

Community
2 years ago
The “Spirits” of Generosity: Brick City Beer & Wine Festival raises $150,000 to benefit three charities

The festivals proceeds will be split between Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, Interfaith Emergency Services, and the Marion County Literacy Council.

Local
2 years ago
House fire in Ocala claims the lives of two dogs, multiple reptiles

Marion County Fire Rescue says downed power lines and exploding ammunition posed a risk to the crews battling the blaze.