Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Lake County deputies arrest five men who thought they were meeting up with a child for sex | VIDEO

Five men who thought they were traveling to meet with a child were met by undercover authorities instead.

Local
2 years ago
Two people injured in small plane crash at Ocala Airport

Crews rescued the two people from the wreckage and rushed them to the hospital for traumatic injuries.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Sheriff’s Office says man and woman found dead in home is murder-suicide

Deputies say they are still attempting to contact family members and are not releasing further information, including the names of the deceased, until they have notified family.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala Walk to End Alzheimer’s exceeds fundraising goal | PHOTOS

This year, 85 teams participated and raised $125,433. The fundraising goal was $110,000.

Local
2 years ago
Gainesville residents can save up to 20% on flood insurance thanks to city’s improved safety rating

The city’s recent Class 6 classification from the National Flood Insurance Program means residents should see a discount on flood insurance premiums up to 20%. Contact your insurance agent to make sure you receive the discount.

Education
2 years ago
It’s National School Bus Safety Week. Local law enforcement shares safety tips for kids and parents

You might see more deputies around school bus stops this week. Several local law enforcement agencies will enforce bus traffic rules this week in recognition of the student safety campaign.

Community
2 years ago
Pain at the pump is (slightly) less painful

Florida gas prices have dropped to their lowest levels in three months. As of Sunday, pump prices statewide averaged $3.33 per gallon, declining 15 cents last week.

Community
2 years ago
Boo at the Zoo returns to Santa Fe College on Halloween

Get ready for Gainesville’s “wildest” Halloween event that the whole family can attend: Boo at the Zoo! This not-so-scary evening is in its 27th year at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Entry costs just one canned good or non-perishable food item per person.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Work Week Forecast: Sunny & 70s during the day, cool nights in the upper 40s

No one has to feel guilty for ordering a pumpkin spice latte or wearing a sweater with high temps in the low 70s and cool nights in the upper 40s for the start of this week.

State
2 years ago
First flight transporting evacuees from Israel arrives, meanwhile DeSantis says the U.S. shouldn’t take in Palestinian refugees because they’re ‘all antisemitic’

Florida partnered with the nonprofit Project DYNAMO to transport more than 270 to Tampa and seven to Orlando on Sunday, including 91 children and two dogs.