Local
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Police presence on Pine Avenue near Palms Motel in Ocala

We received reports around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday that there was a large law enforcement presence near the Palms Motel on Pine Avenue. We’re working to find out why police are on the scene.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground on new parking garage

It should be a lot easier to find a parking space at Gainesville Regional Airport in the future. A new parking garage will have 418 spots.

Community
2 years ago
Large, vocal turnout expected at Marion County Commission meeting to consider Jumbolair expansion

Marion County Commissioners will consider Jumbolair’s request to change the land-use designation at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Transportation planners want your input on proposal to widen a nearly 3-mile stretch of SR 40 in Marion County

The Florida Department of Transportation is providing multiple ways including a virtual option for you to participate in the public meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll this Saturday includes live music, art-themed game and face painting | PHOTOS

The Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll will be Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tuscawilla Park and Art Park.

Local
2 years ago
OPD recognizes actions of citizen heroes who they say stopped a career criminal in his tracks | VIDEO

Police commended the actions of two men who they say stopped a man from carjacking a woman in a Starbucks drive-thru.

Local
2 years ago
Three Sisters Springs visitors got to witness manatee rescue in action | PHOTOS & VIDEO

According to the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, Florida’s beloved creatures face many threats including being hit by boats, stress from cold, red tide, entanglement, entrapment, and more.

Community
2 years ago
Weather forces cancellation of 2024 Silver River Knap-In

The Silver River Knap-In, the largest southeast festival on prehistoric arts like flint knapping, is canceled. The event will return in February 2025.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Attorney General visits Marion County to deliver dose of reality about opioid crisis

Officials say in the last three years, 221 people have died in Marion County from drug overdoses and already 11 have died in 2024.

Community
2 years ago
Lake Deaton Park will close for several weeks for major renovations

The City of Wildwood says the closure begins Monday, Feb. 19.