Community
2 years ago
The “Worky Turkey” returns to Marion County, firefighters make Thanksgiving easier for crews on duty

“Worky Turkey” is an initiative by the Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County (PFFMC) to make Thanksgiving a little less stressful to those responding to emergencies.

Photos
2 years ago
From pickleball to Playstations to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list

Check out the guide of gift suggestions ranging from under $20 to nearly $500.

Community
2 years ago
Get your family away from the electronics, step back in time at Saturday’s Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest

The city of Gainesville invites you to travel back in time this Saturday at its annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morningside Nature Center.

zzz App Top Stories
2 years ago
GoFundMe created in memory of pilot who died in crash in Paynes Prairie Preserve

A GoFundMe for the family of Adrien Valentine, 21, says he was working toward becoming a commercial pilot.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
OPD makes arrest in connection to New Year’s Day double murder shooting

The Ocala Police Department says 19-year-old Lebron Jones was one of the shooters who ambushed a party of 100 people on New Year’s Day.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Shelter cats and dogs would be grateful to come home with you this Thanksgiving

The shelter is open today, Wednesday, Nov. 22, until 5 p.m. It’ll be closed Thursday and Friday. It will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Sports
2 years ago
Florida State drops to #5 in College Football Playoff position

There are only two more rankings left. The final comes Dec. 3 when the field for the four-team playoff is set.

Local
2 years ago
VIDEO: GPD releases bodycam footage of traffic stop turned water rescue, man dies despite attempts to save him

GPD says it’s releasing the unredacted video “in the interest of transparency and accountability.”

Community
2 years ago
City of Wildwood hopes to have a dozen families back in their homes by Christmas, repairs in The Villages neighborhood starts after Thanksgiving

Work to repair the utility infrastructure on Scardino Street, which was damaged during a collapse, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 27, and could take four weeks.