Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby’s impact in coastal communities that were underwater from Hurricane Idalia just one year ago

Coastal communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key were devastated less than a year ago from Hurricane Idalia. On Sunday, people were bracing for the impact from Tropical Storm Debby.

Elections
1 year ago
Alachua, Levy Counties postpone start of early voting due to incoming Tropical Storm Debby

As Tropical Storm Debby looks set to hit the Florida coast as a hurricane, Alachua and Levy Counties have elected to move back the start of early voting to Tuesday, August 6.

Local
1 year ago
Citrus County sheriff doesn’t want a repeat of Hurricane Idalia. Urges residents to heed evacuation orders

Citrus County Emergency Management issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal areas due to anticipated danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation.

Photo shows 28-year-old Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link who died in a shooting on Friday.
Local
1 year ago
Lake County deputy killed in ambush shooting served community with “courage and zeal”

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of 28-year-old Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley “Brad” Link who died while responding to a call in Eustis Friday.

Local
1 year ago
Car conks out on train tracks, Sumter County woman escapes before train plows into it | PHOTOS

The accident happened Saturday morning at a railroad crossing on County Road 720, near Highway 301.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
“They were ambushed.” Lake County Sheriff describes violent scene that killed one deputy, injured two others

In addition to the deputies, the Lake County Sheriff says two people in the home died and one other was injured.

Image of a self-serve sandbag location as residents across North Central Florida prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding.
Local
1 year ago
PREPARING FOR THE STORM: Sandbags, shelters, and closings for North Central Florida

Several closures for Monday are coming into the 352today newsroom. Key information ahead of the storm all in one place to make it easy for you.

Image shows the Marion County Board of County Commissioners at an emergency meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Local
1 year ago
Marion County declares local state of emergency ahead of tropical weather

Important information on how you can stay informed as the tropical weather intensifies.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Take a break from back-to-school preparations with these fun events

Squeeze in some last-minute summer fun before the start of school with our weekend top picks.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATED TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck on I-75 North in Marion County has been cleared; heavy backups

The state says traffic is backed up for at least seven miles to mile marker 345.