Elections
2 years ago
DeSantis shifts his campaign away from New Hampshire days before the state’s primary, AP sources say

By shifting toward South Carolina, DeSantis’ team is trying to take advantage of Haley’s perceived weakness in her home state, where Trump appears to have a significant advantage over both of them.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County deputies arrest habitual felony offender wanted on multiple charges

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Michael Summers has been convicted of 17 felony offenses in Marion County.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two undocumented immigrants from Chile arrested on charges of burglary and credit card fraud

The sheriff’s office says the two broke into cars at Coehadjoe Park and Silver Springs State Park and stole credit cards out of them.

Entertainment
2 years ago
After seven-year hiatus, Silver Springs State Park reopens to concerts with a benefit for veterans

Travis Mills, a veteran injured in Afghanistan, is bringing his “Never Give Up on Country” concert to Silver Springs State Park on Saturday, February 3.

Community
2 years ago
Sub-freezing temperatures prompting communities to open cold weather shelters

Cold temperatures plunging into north-central Florida are prompting many counties to open shelters for those in need.

State
2 years ago
Disney hopes prosecutor’s free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor

Disney claims its free speech rights were violated in retaliation for the company opposing the state’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, which bans classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.

Local
2 years ago
Sumter County to hold first Amnesty Day of the year this weekend

Sumter County’s Amnesty Day will be this Saturday, Jan. 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Okahumpka Park in Wildwood.

Community
2 years ago
New video provides sneak peek at the expansion plans for the World Equestrian Center

WEC says it will add a new hotel, indoor arena, seven additional outdoor arenas and a family medicine center to its property in 2024.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County deputies arrest man on charges of child porn possession and sexual activity with a cat

MCSO says Tyler Seiters had self-produced files that depicted sexual activity with a cat.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gilchrist County detectives believe Citrus Springs man is responsible for multiple car burglaries, credit card thefts across north-central Florida

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Robert Farrug and charged him in connection with two cases in their county.