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Community
2 years ago
Ocala Chick-fil-A owner shares his unconventional path and the secret to the quick-serve franchise’s success

Ocala Chick-fil-A owner Jeromy Williams transition from teaching to business owner serves as inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Local
2 years ago
Van crashes, kills 2 and injures 3 on I-75 in Marion County

Troopers say the 49-year-old driver of the van and a teenage boy died in the crash.

Local
2 years ago
REMINDER: Gainesville commissioner to hold virtual town hall meeting tonight to address RTS bus future questions | POLL

The city says a proposed reduction in funding by the University of Florida starting July 1, would impact bus service on campus as well as on additional routes serving the community.

Local
2 years ago
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Operations have returned to normal at Webster Elementary in Sumter County

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says the incident is over and the barricaded person is in custody.

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Detours will add a few minutes to commute for some Sumter County residents

Starting Monday, April 29, Sumter County says C-462 from CR 209 to U.S. 301 will be closed.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Local kid cook ends up at the top of the stack (again)

11-year-old Michael Seegobin is getting closer to winning the title of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR and a $100,000 prize.

Community
2 years ago
OTOW residents can’t stop apartment complex from being built but developer makes neighborly concessions | VIDEO

The county voted 4-1 to approve the zoning change and avoid what it believed would be a costly lawsuit they would ultimately lose because the developer had vested rights dating back to 1973.

Local
2 years ago
UF and Gainesville negotiations over new bus contract appear to be moving along

One of the main issues UF raised was how much university riders pay versus non-riders. The city says UF is mistaken and does not pay more than non-UF riders pay. The city’s data indicates UF pays approximately 40% below the current full cost of transit service.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano enjoys a jog on the treadmill at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place to get his heart rate going.
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
What to expect when you join Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano for a community workout | VIDEO

The free community “Workout with the Mayor” will be on Saturday, May 4, from 9-10 a.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place.

Local
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect ramp closures and slowdowns on I-75 Monday evening

State transportation officials say the tie-up is to allow Duke Energy to remove a fiber optic cable.