Local
1 year ago
Alachua County Commissioners approve implementation of speed detection systems in school zones

The Sheriff’s Office states that the plan will have a six-month phase beginning in Spring 2025, allowing the county to evaluate the impact of the detection systems.

Local
1 year ago
Unbelievable rescue: MCFR saves pup stuck in 14-foot cave

Bella was successfully retrieved and returned to her “pawrent.”

Community
1 year ago
Ocala and Marion County honored for fourth year in a row: Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team gets recognition

The program is an initiative of the North Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and is federally funded

Local
1 year ago
Levy County offers support to residents affected by Hurricane Helene

The county is offering restrooms, showers, laundry, water, and meals to those in need

Equine
1 year ago
Williston’s Vale to compete for the U.S. in Longines League of Nations™ Final in Barcelona

Vale will be riding the 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding Carissimo 25 on Oct. 6 at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona

Equine
1 year ago
Florida Equine Disaster Response extends a helping hand to those in need

Florida Equine Disaster Response is doing its part to help horse owners and horses in need after the effects of Hurricane Helene.

Local
1 year ago
Hernando County sheriff discusses storm recovery efforts

Sheriff Al Nienhuis has come forward to talk about these efforts, highlighting the importance of working together and showing kindness to all residents impacted.

Community
1 year ago
New parking solutions on the horizon for Downtown Ocala

Two new parking lots in downtown Ocala will increase the existing inventory of spaces to 106.

Local
1 year ago
OPD seeks public’s assistance in identifying victim from 24-year-old murder case

OPD says the unidentified individual displayed “distinctive” dental features, including missing teeth and a gap between his front teeth.

Local
1 year ago
PSC sends team of 6 to Asheville, NC in wake of Hurricane Helene

The six-member team left Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 a.m. to head to Asheville, and will join four telecommunicators from Ohio to help with emergency call taking and dispatch.