Community
2 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Education
2 years ago
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know

Student loan payments resume in October after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Equine
2 years ago
New looks, new experiences coming to HITS Ocala

All six HITS venues nationwide will undergo a multi-year improvement project, but Ocala equestrians will see a great difference in one of the county’s longest standing competition venues.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Work week weather: Warm days, crisp nights, slight chance of showers most of the week

As you start your work week, you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the slight possibility of rain much of this week. 

Community
2 years ago
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle

Apple says it is working on an update to the iOS17 system that powers the iPhone 15 to prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot and is working with apps that are running in ways “causing them to overload the system.”

National
2 years ago
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz threatening to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz has threatened to use a procedural tool — called a motion to vacate — to try and strip McCarthy of his office as soon as this week after he relied on Democrats to provide the necessary votes to fund the government.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
26-year-old Citrus County man killed in hit & run early Sunday morning. Troopers tracked down the vehicle involved

The Florida Highway Patrol says investigators have tracked down the vehicle involved in the fatal crash and identified a person of interest.

Sports
2 years ago
AP Top 25: Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll | PHOTOS

Florida dropped out of the rankings after being routed this weekend by Kentucky.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: GPD locates vehicle involved in deadly hit and run near Butler Plaza

Gainesville police say the person driving this light green 2010 Hyundai Sonata hit and killed a pedestrian in a parking lot in Butler Plaza on Sept. 15. If you have information, call GPD at 352-955-1818.