Ocala native Mary Sue Rich receives Hometown Hero award named for former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins.

The Florida Highway Patrol identified the car driver as a 63-year-old woman from Lady Lake.
Police say they had to rescue the driver of a stolen scooter from a pond after he ran away from them.

The City of Gainesville says its Downtown Festival & Art Show is the largest free celebration of art and culture in north Florida with more than 200 artists selling their work.

Ocala Metro CEP announced that the ‘ExCEPtional Mornings’ breakfast meeting will move to a new location in 2024 to accommodate more people.

It says it’s been operating with just 22 of its budgeted 30 officers. It added that FBI data suggests a community its size should have 39 officers on its force.

Sumter County deputies say the woman pictured broke into a car, stole credit cards and then used them at a Best Buy and Target in Lady Lake.

Alachua County Public Schools says the UF women’s basketball team’s visit inspired the students.
UPDATE: Based on the tail number provided by the FAA, 352today has confirmed the Piper PA-28-180 plane is registered to David Nicholls from Carlisle, Iowa. No agencies investigating the crash have confirmed the identity of the pilot.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Fees are waived for all pets over seven years old.