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Equine
2 years ago
Ocala trainer decides to run Derby-winning horse Mystik Dan in Preakness

Derby-winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. will be atop Mystik Dan again for the Preakness on Saturday, May 18, at Pimlico Race Course.

Community
2 years ago
Help “Stamp Out Hunger” and restock local food pantries for the summer

Stamp Out Hunger is on Saturday, May 11. Just leave food donations by your mailbox and letter carriers will pick them up and deliver them to food pantries like Interfaith Emergency Services in Marion County.

Community
2 years ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Make mom feel special all weekend

Turn Mother’s Day into Mother’s Weekend with events all weekend long across North Central Florida.

Local
2 years ago
The Latest: Wreck that clogged I-75 southbound on Thursday is clear now

Alachua County and Gainesville Fire Rescue crews worked with federal authorities to clean up the chemicals the big rig was hauling.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Why the suspected Paddock Mall shooter won’t go to trial anytime soon

The public defender for Albert Shell Jr. says he’s never represented a client facing the death penalty and needs more time to build a defense team.

Equine
2 years ago
Prosecutor dismisses charge against OBS sales director stemming from confrontation with PETA investigator

The charge against 57-year-old Tod Wojchiechowski stemmed from a confrontation with a PETA investigator who was recording video of the euthanasia of a thoroughbred following an accident during an OBS under tack show in April.

Community
2 years ago
How Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches have successfully transformed the lives of troubled kids for decades

The success of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is based on four fundamental pillars: work, study, play and pray.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County educator is finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year

Marion County hasn’t had a Teacher of the Year in the state finals since 2017.

Community
2 years ago
Costco, big box warehouse club, coming to The Villages

A Sumter County Commissioner confirmed Costco will be built on County Road 466 near Hobby Lobby with a projected opening date in 2025.

Equine
2 years ago
Ocala-based horsewoman receives grant that helps her path toward the Olympics

24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.