National
2 years ago
McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him

The 216-210 vote throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

National
2 years ago
Emergency Alert System test to come across all phones, radio, TV today at 2:20 p.m.

The national test is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Local
2 years ago
Florida bans highly addictive, deadly product known as ‘gas station heroin’ | VIDEO

The drug ‘tianeptine’ is sold at gas stations, convenience stores, smoke shops and online.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County standoff ends safely, barricaded man in custody. North Highway 314A reopened

MCSO deputies have taken registered sex offender Michael Tindall into custody.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
North-central Florida law enforcement goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and law enforcement across the 352 are going pink in recognition.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. FLHSMV shares safety tips for both walkers and drivers

October is one of the deadliest months for pedestrians in Florida. That’s why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is encouraging Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety.

Entertainment
2 years ago
No Powerball winner Monday night. Jackpot rises to $1.2 billion

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The next drawing is Wednesday night.

Community
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to host National Night Out event in Inverness tonight

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign which aims to promote police-community relationships. Tonight, Oct. 3, CCSO will host an event in the Inverness Depot District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect | VIDEO

The arrest of Le’Keian Woods has drawn national attention after the release of a passerby’s cellphone video showing officers beating him and appearing to slam him face first onto the ground after he was handcuffed.

Entertainment
2 years ago
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

The prize is the ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.