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Community
3 years ago
Marion County law enforcement teams up with Kimberly’s Center to launch local Internet Crimes Against Children task force

All donations to Kimberly’s Center during this year’s upcoming Give4Marion drive will go toward funding the local ICAC branch to protect children in our community from online predators.

Community
3 years ago
Discover Ocala’s Wetland Recharge Park with a free, guided tour | VIDEO

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just added Ocala’s Wetland Recharge Park as one of 14 new sites to its list of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trails.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Police: Man used fraudulent checks to make over $62,000 in purchases at Alachua County businesses

Police say Carsen Quackenbush purchased an ATV priced around $21,000 from a business in Alachua on July 3 using a fake cashier’s check.

Community
3 years ago
Apple’s new iPhones get faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports

The new iPhone models will be available in stores Sept. 22, with preorders beginning this Friday.

Education
3 years ago
Alachua County eliminating school bus rides for roughly 1200 students effective January 8

Under the new plan, students who live within two miles of their school will have to walk to school or parents will need to provide transportation. Parents can appeal if your child’s walk would be deemed “hazardous.”

news
3 years ago
65-year-old Ocala woman dies in golf cart accident

Troopers say the woman went through a stop sign and hit the truck, throwing her onto the road where she was then hit by the trailer.

Community
3 years ago
Gainesville artists celebrate 100 years of art

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) celebrates 100 years

Education
3 years ago
ACPS announces updated timeline for school rezoning, community input sessions rescheduled

Community input sessions will be held on Oct. 2 and Oct. 12. Link to interactive map available so you can determine how the proposal impacts your children.

Local
3 years ago
Gainesville man wins $1 million from scratch-off game

Daniel Spangler chose to receive his prize winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.

Community
3 years ago
Free trolly coming to Downtown Ocala, looking for volunteers

Ocala Main Street is looking for volunteers to drive the carts. You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.