Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW FOOTAGE: Deputies release dash and body cam video of chase, arrest of person of interest in Cynthia Chestnut Park shooting

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies have not charged Javon Barclay in connection with the deadly shooting but say they consider him a person of interest.

Entertainment
2 years ago
‘Expend4bles’ opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

Analysts say box office figures are weak due to the ongoing writers strike. But, October could be spectacular with the much-anticipated “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film.”

Features
2 years ago
Dozens of creative names submitted on social media for injured gator found missing its upper jaw

Gatorland’s vet examined the injured reptile and said she measured at 49 inches long and weighed just 3.3 kilograms – that’s about 7.3 pounds. The vet says she has a long, steep road ahead with that degree of malnutrition.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office: Undercover drug bust seizes enough fentanyl to kill 52,000 adults

Detectives from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit conducted a covert operation and purchased a large quantity of methamphetamine and later arrested two men at a Denny’s in Crystal River.

Community
2 years ago
College of Central Florida hosts events featuring award-winning poet

The College of Central Florida will host several events with award-winning poet Brian Turner on Oct. 18.

Sports
2 years ago
Should they have gone for three more? Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966

Instead of sending out his kicker for a potential record-setting field goal, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel elected to take a knee and run out the clock. “It felt like chasing points and chasing a record — that’s not what we came to the game to do,” McDaniel said.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Troopers release information about vehicle suspected in hit & run

Troopers are looking for a 2018-2024 dark-colored GMC Terrain with a missing right-side mirror in connection with a hit & run on State Road 40 on Monday, Sept. 11. If you have info, call the FHP Communications Center at 1-800 387-1290.

Sports
2 years ago
AP Top 25: Colorado falls out of rankings after first loss and Ohio State moves up to No. 4

Florida State dropped a spot to No. 5 after a victory at Clemson.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police arrest horse trainer on charges of soliciting a child for sexual conduct via text messages

OPD arrested Jerry Aguilar, 39. They say he is a horse trainer and coach with children under his supervision.

National
2 years ago
NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft | PHOTOS

Engineers estimate the canister holds 8.82 ounces of material from Bennu, plus or minus 3.53 ounces.