Community
2 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools seeks donations for Holiday Food Drive

The Alachua County school district is asking for food and monetary donations for students to have meals during their winter break.

Local
2 years ago
74-year-old Brooksville man dies in a golf cart accident

Troopers say the accident happened around 11 a.m. Saturday when the man was driving his golf cart near Meetinghouse Lane.

Community
2 years ago
Free dogs & cats from the Humane Society of North Central Florida

The Humane Society of North Central Florida’s free adoption event is Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala firefighters respond to deadly house fire

Ocala firefighters found a person ‘nonresponsive’ inside the house and got the person out. But, the resident did not survive.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County man found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a child and recording it

A jury found 28-year-old Johnathon Apenzeller guilty of having sex with a child between 12 and 16 years old.

Some road closures for the parade start as early as 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Community
2 years ago
Many road closures ahead of Ocala’s Christmas Parade Saturday. Plus, the forecast for Saturday night

Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.

Equine
2 years ago
WEC celebrates America’s War Horse, SSgt. Reckless, with limited-edition model

WEC is hosting an event featuring exclusive-edition model of SSgt. Reckless on Sunday, Dec. 10. Learn more about this American Warhorse from the author who wrote her biography and the sculptor who cast her likeness in bronze.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Three Chiefland students treated for nearly fatal drug overdose on school bus

The sheriff’s office says the teenage students are expected to make a full recovery and when they do could face criminal charges as well as disciplinary action at school.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Animal Services helps reunite dog missing for eight months with her rightful owners 150 miles away

Thanks to microchipping the family in Palm Bay was able to identify their missing dog named Nala.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Human remains found in Dixie County identified as a man who has been missing since 2017, foul play suspected

The sheriff’s office says that Richard “Rick” Elton’s death is suspicious and foul play is suspected. They’re offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.