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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.

Community
3 years ago
Road work will cause delays on Northeast 36th Avenue for several days

Temporary lane closures will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting today through Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Proud Boy from Florida on house arrest in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing

Authorities are searching for Christopher Worrell, 52, a member of the Proud Boys extremist group. He disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case.