Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya speaks in front of an American flag during a public video appeal.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting

Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.

Aerial view of Plantation Resort in Crystal River, showing hotel buildings, swimming pool, marina, and surrounding waterways.
Business
2 months ago
Plantation Resort sold: Major upgrades coming to Crystal River landmark

New owners to partner with national hotel brand, bring jobs and revitalization.

Chief Mike Balken speaking into a microphone at a community forum, with audience members in the foreground.
Community
2 months ago
Meet Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken at upcoming community safety forums

Residents invited to learn about crime trends, safety efforts, and OPD’s mission during August Q&A sessions at police headquarters.

Close-up of a police badge and metal handcuffs on a dark surface.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
CRIME ROUNDUP: Meth arrests, fake names, and a fruit stand standoff in Marion

From drug arrests to a bizarre fruit stand standoff, here’s what Marion County deputies encountered last week.

Close-up of a burnt dryer with charred laundry and smoke damage at a laundromat.
Local
2 months ago
Dryer fire contained quickly at Ocala Express Laundry Center by off-duty firefighter

Quick action and fast MCFR response prevent injuries and major damage at local laundry center.

Brown dog sitting in front of a fan indoors on a hot day.
Weather Updates
2 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Dangerous heat and daily storm chances in Ocala and Marion County

Afternoon highs feel like 108–112 degrees through Monday; increased thunderstorm activity expected midweek as tropical wave shows little development potential.

Close-up of a red lawn mower cutting green grass in a residential yard.
Local
2 months ago
Think twice before blowing grass into the street — it could harm more than your curb appeal

Seemingly harmless yard chores like mowing, fertilizing, or car washing can lead to illicit discharges, harming Marion County’s stormwater system and local waterways, officials warn.

Portrait of Joshua L. Mazur, composer of “In Willowbark Woods.”
Education
2 months ago
CF students bring instructor’s original musical “In Willowbark Woods” to life Aug. 1-3

Written and composed by adjunct instructor Joshua L. Mazur, the world premiere will be performed by College of Central Florida students at the Black Box Theatre in Ocala.

Streetlights shining in a residential neighborhood at dusk.
Community
2 months ago
Marion County approves MSBU rate hike for streetlighting in Kingsland Country

Homeowners in Whispering Pines and Forest Glen will see annual fee rise to $66 to keep neighborhood streetlights on through 2035 amid rising energy costs.

Judge points during courtroom sentencing as defendant in orange jumpsuit stands before the bench, surrounded by law enforcement and legal personnel.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County man sentenced to prison after pleading no contest in high-speed pursuit case

Jeremy Donye Walker received six years in prison and four years of probation after a last-minute plea to charges including fleeing law enforcement and drug possession.

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