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Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Marion County Announces Additional Work, Lane Closure at Intersection of SW 49th Ave. Rd and SW 66th St.

Phase 2 of the intersection improvement, which includes a new lane closure on SW 66th St., will begin on Thursday.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Marion County Reinstates Mandatory Ban, Alachua Under State of Emergency

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the area, Alachua and Marion counties issued new announcements on Monday.

A colored image of a fire.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Gainesville Officials Warn of Worsening Wildfire Conditions

Officials warned that worsening drought and windy conditions are fueling multiple active wildfires in the Gainesville area, prompting a local state of emergency and calls for residents to use extreme caution.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
One Killed in Marion County T-Bone Vehicle Accident

The accident occurred at around 5:20 p.m. yesterday evening.

A colored photo of a school bus.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
(UPDATED: SUSPECT IDENTIFED) Suspect Arrested in Marion County School Bus Hit-and-Run

Driver arrested days after fleeing crash that struck a Marion County school bus carrying 54 students, Florida Highway Patrol says.

Sign for AdventHealth Ocala emergency department with pedestrians walking nearby on sidewalk.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Fire in Ocala Parking Garage Contained to Vehicle; No Injuries Reported

A vehicle fire in a multi-story parking garage at AdventHealth’s employee lot in Ocala was quickly extinguished Friday morning, with no injuries reported and limited damage to nearby vehicles.

storm distillery explosion inverness florida
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
(UPDATING) Explosion at Storm Distillery Closes Downtown Inverness Roads, Damages Nearby Businesses

An explosion at Storm Distillery in downtown Inverness prompted a major emergency response, shutting down surrounding roads and causing damage to nearby businesses.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
North Central Florida Kids’ Charity Receives Grant, Distributes Free Child Car Seats

Safe Kids North Central Florida will distribute free car seats and provide safety education to eligible families during the free Healthy Heroes Day for Kids event, made possible by a $3,000 grant from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Sumter County Announces Closure Along C 462 in Wildwood for Railroad Maintenance

The closure and detour, near the Duke Energy Plant in Wildwood on Monday, April 20.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Caught in Lady Lake in 2025 Admits to Child Sex Trafficking

The Ten Most Wanted fugitive, Donald Eugene Fields II, was apprehended in Lady Lake during a traffic stop in January 2025.