news
2 years ago
The thin blue line mourns the loss of former Dunnellon Police Chief

Funeral services for Mike McQuaig are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 at First Baptist Church of Ocala.

Education
2 years ago
Two Alachua County elementary schools transition to year-round calendar

Metcalfe and Rawlings Elementary Schools will move to the year-round calendar beginning this July and running through the 2028-29 school year.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Three dead, another injured in crash involving vehicle stolen from Marion County sheriff’s deputy

The sheriff’s office says a woman stole the deputy’s SUV when he responded to Forest Plaza shopping center to investigate a “suspicious incident.”

State
2 years ago
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’

Disney lawyers have argued that legislation transferring control of the Disney World governing district was in retaliation for the company publicly opposing the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.

National
2 years ago
Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles

There’s no chance of the asteroid hitting us since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.

news
2 years ago
Danish film “The Promised Land” promises a historical epic tale

The Promised Land opens in select theaters on Friday, February 2.

State
2 years ago
Governor DeSantis sends state and national guard members to Texas to help at southern border

According to Customs and Border Protection data, more than 302,000 illegal immigrants were found attempting to cross the southern border in December.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Lady Lake Police Department getting outfitted with body, dash cams and other technology upgrades

The Lady Lake Police Department says they will add a dash cam system to all police vehicles this spring.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Adopt a pet and gain a furever Valentine this year

Instead of swiping left or right in an app, head to the Marion County Animal Services website. There are plenty of dogs and cats who would love to be your Valentine this year.

Community
2 years ago
Find a last-minute Valentine’s gift at Lady Lake’s Sweetheart Market

The Sweetheart Market will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex.