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Local
3 years ago
Crews respond to gas leak at China Lee Buffet Sunday during dinner, restaurant open for lunch Monday

Crews evacuated the restaurant as a precautionary measure Sunday evening.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
Free pet adoption campaign continues in Sumter County

Sumter County’s animal shelter will run a Clear the Shelters Month adoption event on Aug. 26. You’re invited to adopt one of their nearly 300 dogs and cats for free!

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Ocala man arrested on child porn charges, detectives believe he victimized a child

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55-year-old James Robert Crafton, Jr. on 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

Local
3 years ago
Tracking the Tropics: The Atlantic getting active, three named storms develop

Tropical Storms Gert and Emily don’t pose any threats to land. Tropical Storm Franklin could become a hurricane this week.

Community
3 years ago
Gainesville receives federal $8 million grant to improve road safety

The award to renovate University Avenue was accepted just as University of Florida students, who are often cyclists and pedestrians, return to campus.

National
3 years ago
Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja coast, carrying deluge to California | PHOTOS

Hilary hit the coast in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles south of Ensenada.

National
3 years ago
Looking to help Maui recover? Here’s advice on how to avoid donation scams | PHOTOS

The FTC provides advice on how to donate wisely and avoid charity scams.

Community
3 years ago
Lolita, the orca, dies at Miami Seaquarium after half-century in captivity

Park officials say the 57-year-old orca died from an apparent renal condition.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Purple Alert for Missing Wildwood Man

Purple Alerts are activated when the missing person has any combination of the following: an intellectual or developmental disability, brain injury; or another physical, mental, or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse.