"Make it Rain" by Ryan Lamfers, a striking public art piece, is beautifully situated by the water at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala.
Community
2 years ago
Tuscawilla Park hosts new cast iron and steel sculpture, now part of Ocala’s permanent collection

‘Make it Rain’ by Ryan Lamfers is the newest addition to Tuscawilla Park’s collection of outdoor sculptures. Stop by and see it on your next walk by the waterside in Ocala.

Local
2 years ago
NASA spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroid | PHOTOS

NASA is livestreaming the touchdown of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return, set for around 10:55 a.m. EDT.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe

In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30% increase from 2021, according to the most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Autumn starts Saturday morning, weekend temps will feel fall-like in morning

We’ll usher in the autumnal equinox on Saturday at 2:50 a.m. EDT and our days will get shorter.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Couple arrested for death of 3-year-old girl, allegedly left child home alone for 8 hours

Police say there was a long history of abuse and neglect in the home which contributed to the death of the one child and injury to the other.

Sports
2 years ago
Florida hosts Charlotte for Tom Petty Day in The Swamp

The Gators haven’t won three consecutive games since 2020. A win tomorrow night would change that.

Local
2 years ago
Florida agriculture losses from Idalia total at least $78 million, says UF report

The UF/IFAS EIAP team’s current lowest economic impact estimate is $78.8 million, to be exact, and the highest is $370.9 million. Farmers: there’s still time to respond to the damages survey before the final report.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville’s Forest Park opens Saturday, $3.6 million renovation project complete

Gainesville’s Forest Park reopens tomorrow! The city hopes you’ll come out and play.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Gainesville Police need your help locating a ‘key witness’ to a homicide

The Gainesville Police Department needs your help finding Andra “Deon” Reese. They believe he’s a key witness in a homicide that took place on Sept. 2 near E University Ave/NE Waldo Rd.

Sports
2 years ago
UF’s Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

As a swimmer, Nesty produced one of the greatest upsets in Olympic swimming history when he beat Matt Biondi by one-hundredth of a second in the 100-meter butterfly at the Seoul Games in 1988.