Local
2 years ago
GPD: Death investigation at UF Shands parking garage

There’s a large law enforcement presence at the UF Health parking garage on Southwest 13th Street.

Community
2 years ago
Clam farmers to learn about Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance

Meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 13, will provide clam farmers with information about the disaster assistance available to them.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Suspicious package on UF campus deemed not a threat, operations resume

The University of Florida evacuated Peabody Hall which houses offices for the Dean of Students. Authorities have determined it’s safe for students, staff and faculty to resume operations.

Equine
2 years ago
Horse stuck in pond rescued by Marion County firefighters | PHOTOS

MCFR says they received a call early Tuesday morning stating that a horse was stuck in a pond and couldn’t move.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Parents of 12-year-old who died from Leukemia make plea for you to help Stop Children’s Cancer

A $40 donation provides a stuff teddy bear or chemo duck for children going through cancer treatment at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. It also helps fund the ongoing research.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County SRO arrested on charges he had sex with a 15-year-old

Deputies say the alleged victim is now an adult and just came forward last week.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Homosassa man sentenced to 25 years after undercover operation targeting sexual predators

SAO says Glenn Talmage Cunningham was caught communicating with a law enforcement official posing as a 14-year-old girl online.

Education
2 years ago
Buchholz High School student selected as a finalist in U.S. Navy music competition two years in a row

Madelyn Urbine will be traveling to Washington D.C. in March to compete in the final round of the competition.

Local
2 years ago
Hydrant flushing may cause changes in water pressure, color in Wildwood

The city is flushing a 10-inch fire main near the intersection of Powell Road and Cleveland Avenue and says that may cause temporary changes in water pressure and color.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer

Toby Keith passed away on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. He was 62.