Community
1 year ago
Construction projects will bring a healthcare facility, transit hub and fire station to East Gainesville | PHOTOS

Mayor Harvey Ward says the Cornerstone Campus development project will improve the quality of life for those living in East Gainesville.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Troopers searching for semi-truck driver involved in hit-and-run crash on I-75 that caused a second crash where 1 died, 6 others injured

Troopers say two crashes happened just moments of each other leaving a 71-year-old driver dead.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man headed to prison for 75 years for hitting Citrus County deputy with car and attacking other deputies, K-9

The SAO says 50-year-old Robert Joe Maracek is a habitual violent felony offender.

Education
1 year ago
Solar eclipse prompts Alachua County Schools to take precautions, including excusing absences

ACPS says schools will not hold outdoor activities between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8.

Community
1 year ago
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run trots through Marion County today

Marion County law enforcement will be pounding the pavement this morning escorting the Special Olympics torch to the World Equestrian Center, kicking off a weekend of competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Community
2 years ago
Pottery, paintings and Pampers. You can get all three at Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk

The Junior League of Ocala has recently created a diaper bank to help fill the gap for financially struggling families in Marion County. They’re giving away free diapers, as well as collecting donations at the First Friday Art Walk in Ocala.

Local
2 years ago
Some parts of Ocala Wetland Recharge Park closed for repairs

City officials say the park is still open to visitors, but some trails and educational exhibits are closed.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Troopers release new information in hit-and-run accident that killed a Sumter County pedestrian

Troopers are looking for the driver of a 1992-1997 model Ford Econoline passenger or cargo van who hit and killed a man on Highway 301, south of County Road 102.

Local
2 years ago
K-9 tracks, finds hunter missing over 24 hours in Sumter County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says a K-9 found the missing hunter sitting on a fallen tree early Friday morning.

Local
2 years ago
“With God, it was made a lot easier.” Ocala’s American Idol contestant reflects on brush with stardom | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Ocala singer Emery Robbins says his American Idol journey has strengthened his faith and God has a different plan for him.