A silver truck sits near the median while first responders assist a downed motorcyclist near the Silver Springs Walmart in Ocala.
Local
1 year ago
Motorcycle wreck stops lunchtime traffic near Silver Springs Walmart

OFR says westbound lanes were briefly blocked while first responders tended to the motorcyclist who was later taken to the hospital as a trauma alert. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Arrest made in hate-filled vandalism case at Gainesville City Hall

The Gainesville Police Department has arrested 42-year-old James Dewar in connection with the attack.

United States' Aaron Vale on Carissimo 25 competes during the Nation Cup at the Grand Prix competition at Rome's Piazza di Siena International Horse Show, Friday, May 24, 2024. Courtesy: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia
Equine
1 year ago
Williston horseman hoists trophy as part of winning U.S. show jumping team in Ireland

Williston’s Aaron Vale was part of the U.S. show jumping team that placed first in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup in Dublin earlier this month.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lady Lake police arrest two 15-year-olds in connection with rash of recent car burglaries

Officers charged the two juveniles in connection with 25 previous car burglaries.

Image shows more than a dozen law enforcement officers blocking U.S. Highway 19.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say chase topped 120 mph on Highway 19 with the driver shooting at them

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says the pursuit began in Pasco County with a carjacking.

Body camera footage as deputies chase Joshua Comer through the produce section at the Dunnellon Walmart.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Deputies dart through Dunnellon Walmart in pursuit of man wanted on multiple felonies

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the arrest of 35-year-old Joshua Comer in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday.

Image shows a patriotic background with the Levy County Election Supervisor's logo and the words "Vote Recount."
Elections
1 year ago
Vote recount yields same election results in two Levy County races

The winners remain the same after a recount of election results for Williston City Council Group C and Levy County Commission District 5.

Community
1 year ago
Work of an Ocala artist celebrates the city’s diverse history

Artist Charles Eady painted a series of portraits highlighting the African American community’s contributions to the city. The public art installation creates a historic trail in West Ocala.

Local
1 year ago
Update on plans for new animal shelter for Marion County

A groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively scheduled for this fall, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by December 2025.

Mugshot of Morani Hopkins.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala man arrested on 56 charges of sexual exploitation of children

Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Morani Hopkins gave narcotics to teen girls and produced sex videos with them.