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Health & Wellness
3 years ago
North-central Florida law enforcement goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and law enforcement across the 352 are going pink in recognition.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. FLHSMV shares safety tips for both walkers and drivers

October is one of the deadliest months for pedestrians in Florida. That’s why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is encouraging Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety.

Entertainment
3 years ago
No Powerball winner Monday night. Jackpot rises to $1.2 billion

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The next drawing is Wednesday night.

Community
3 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to host National Night Out event in Inverness tonight

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign which aims to promote police-community relationships. Tonight, Oct. 3, CCSO will host an event in the Inverness Depot District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect | VIDEO

The arrest of Le’Keian Woods has drawn national attention after the release of a passerby’s cellphone video showing officers beating him and appearing to slam him face first onto the ground after he was handcuffed.

Entertainment
3 years ago
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

The prize is the ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.

Community
3 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Education
3 years ago
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know

Student loan payments resume in October after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Equine
3 years ago
New looks, new experiences coming to HITS Ocala

All six HITS venues nationwide will undergo a multi-year improvement project, but Ocala equestrians will see a great difference in one of the county’s longest standing competition venues.