Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Unidentified pedestrian struck by two vehicles, critically injured in Marion County hit-and-run

After being hit by a car, the pedestrian reportedly ended up in the inside lane of CR 464. He was then hit by another vehicle which drove away. Anyone with information about the vehicle or victim is urged to contact FHP.

Community
2 years ago
Construction on Lake Panasoffkee pickleball courts begins this week

Want to try your hand at America’s fastest growing sport, an easier alternative to tennis? Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park will be converting its tennis courts to pickleball courts starting Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
OPD kicks off an eight-month high visibility enforcement operation with the goal of improving pedestrian and bicycle safety

OPD is targeting 10 intersections for increased patrols over the next eight months looking for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists not obeying traffic safety laws.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Alachua County deputies investigate deadly shooting at Cynthia Chestnut Park

Deputies found an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot. If you have information, you are urged to contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office at 352-955-1818.

Local
2 years ago
Sunny start for your work-week forecast. Rain chances increase by midweek

The NWS forecast calls for sunny conditions to start your work week with seasonal temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. The chances for rain develop by midweek. 

Local
2 years ago
AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

With the Gators back in the AP Top 25, Florida State, Miami and Florida are all ranked for the first time since Sept. 17, 2017.

Community
2 years ago
Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for people to start — and stay on — Wegovy and similar medications that are transforming obesity treatment, according to doctors and patients around the country.

Community
2 years ago
Got tires or hazardous waste? Bring them to the Citrus County Landfill on upcoming special collection days

In addition to regular hazardous waste disposal days, Citrus County Landfill is hosting a few Waste Tire Amnesty events this month, as well as an additional HHW day on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Local
2 years ago
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series | PHOTOS

Florida QB Graham Mertz and the Gators were much more comfortable in front of 90,751, the 12th-largest crowd at Florida Field. “Man, it got loud,” Mertz said. “I was on the sideline, and I couldn’t hear my coach (standing) in front of me. It got rocking. They truly affected the game.”

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Missing Citrus County woman’s vehicle found near boat ramp, crews search waterway

Levy County Sheriff’s Office found Dianne Durling’s vehicle late Thursday night in Yankeetown. Crews are searching the waterway near the Bird Creek boat ramp for Durling.