Booking photo of 41-year-old Paul David Badovinac who was shot by Citrus County Sheriff's deputies.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man a deputy shot last week in Homosassa

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has identified the alleged suspect as 41-year-old Paul David Badovinac.

Image of the County Road 484 bridge and the stormwater pipes that people hang off of and jump into the water below.
Local
1 year ago
Marion County passes trespass ordinance in hopes of keeping people off the pipes below the bridge on County Road 484

Marion County says a new ordinance will allow for trespass enforcement in problem areas.

Image shows the golf cart bridge over I-75 that says The Villages.
Community
1 year ago
Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents

The Villages has become the fastest-growing metro for young children in the U.S. this decade.

Sports
1 year ago
34 Olympians competed at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center in 2024

The World Equestrian Center proved to be a great venue for equestrian athletes to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Local
1 year ago
Marion County firefighters to get a second set of bunker gear to help battle exposure to cancerous substances

The Marion County Fire Chief says this means less downtime, reduces wear and tear on the gear and, above all, it protects the lives of the firefighters.

Sign outside Ocala Police Department on a sunny day, promoting ocalaPD.gov.
Community
1 year ago
Ocala Police Department fights to eliminate pedestrian and bicycle deaths with new program

Target Zero is a statewide initiative with the goal of reducing crash-related fatalities to none

Entertainment
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Soak up the last weekend of summer break

Get ready for back-to-school at these kid-centered, family-friendly events around North Central Florida.

Local
1 year ago
Lady Lake Library turns $800 of library fees into over 800 school supply donations through “School Supplies for Fines” program

This year marks the second year in a row for the “School Supplies for Fines” program.

Image shows Hanna Healey (left) and Beau Hoffmann (right) cleaning up outside The Prickly Palm Cafe in Cedar Key, FL,
Community
1 year ago
Hurricane Debby leaves Cedar Key with a lot of water and a fairytale ending | PHOTOS & VIDEO

While Hurricane Debby brought a lot of damage to Cedar Key, it helped one couple find their happily-ever-after.

Image shows Marion County-based equestrian, Elisabeth Halliday and her horse Nutcracker clearing a jumping hurdle while competing for Team USA in the equestrian jumping event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Equine
1 year ago
From Paddock to Podium: The role of nutrition in equestrian success

Angelo and Jan Berrettini, owners of Berrettini Feed specialists in Ocala, believe the foundation of any great performance starts with what’s in the feed. They’ve fueled award-winning performance in horses for 50 years.