Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Citrus County Fire Rescue training captain will be laid to rest on Saturday

As family and friends are mourning the death of 42-year-old Michael Fletcher. The firefighting union issued a scam alert stating that someone is trying to take advantage of the death of the training captain by creating fake social media posts and a fraudulent GoFundMe account.

Jobs
1 year ago
Marion County Public Schools to hold hiring fair

Marion County Public Schools will offer jobs on-the-spot at the job fair on Thursday, July 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida.

Business
1 year ago
352eats: Smallcakes Ocala promises to make every occasion sweet

Smallcakes Ocala bakes and frosts a dozen signature flavors fresh every morning.

Local
1 year ago
Second animal shelter in North Central Florida suspends cat intakes and adoptions due to viral outbreak

Alachua County Animal Resources is pausing cat adoptions and intakes due to an outbreak of feline panleukopenia. The same virus forced Marion County Animal Services to halt its cat services nearly two weeks ago.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Reward increased for info in deadly Ocala shooting

The reward for information that leads to an arrest has been increased from $3,000 to $5,000.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala Police arrest two women on charges of street racing and child neglect

Ocala police say they clocked the drivers going 93 mph in a 45-mph zone.

Local
1 year ago
New Florida fishing licenses feature youth artwork designs

Florida fishing licenses will now have youth artwork on the hard credit card style cards. The designs were selected from hundreds of entries for saltwater and freshwater species.

Local
1 year ago
Two local fire rescue departments unveil shiny, new state-of-the-art rigs

Marion County Fire Rescue and Ocala Fire Rescue each have new wheels to enhance the services they provide to the community.

Elections
1 year ago
A number of key elected offices will be decided during the August primary for Marion County and the Town of Reddick

Florida’s primary election is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic signal out at intersection on SE Maricamp Road causing traffic delays

Troopers say the overhead power lines at Southeast Maricamp Road and Southeast 31st Street are down. They anticipate it’ll take hours to restore power.