Community
2 years ago
City of Wildwood hopes to have a dozen families back in their homes by Christmas, repairs in The Villages neighborhood starts after Thanksgiving

Work to repair the utility infrastructure on Scardino Street, which was damaged during a collapse, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 27, and could take four weeks.

Community
2 years ago
AAA activates “Tow to Go” for the holiday weekend

AAA will offer its “Tow to Go” service in Florida for the long, holiday weekend. Call 855-2-TOW-2-GO (855-286-9246) instead of driving under the influence this Thanksgiving weekend.

Local
2 years ago
Wildwood Police officers ‘detain’ unwanted visitor in The Villages’ Brownwood Paddock Square

Officers blocked the area until trappers could wrangle the large gator and relocate it.

Local
2 years ago
New work schedule of one day on, three days off approved for Gainesville firefighters

The city says it’s one of just a few municipalities in the state, and the first in north Florida, to make the switch to the 24/72 model. 

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Utilities lifts boil water order for six communities

MCU says customers in the Fort King Forest, Hi Cliff, Sleepy Hollow, Delcrest, Bluefields and Regency Estates neighborhoods are no longer under a boil water order.

Local
2 years ago
MCFR: Accident leaves Corvette in pieces, driver seriously injured | PHOTOS

The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 200 and SW 80th St. around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Local
2 years ago
Troopers say a 62-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by pickup truck

The accident happened on SE 47th Avenue just south of the SE 138th Street intersection.

Local
2 years ago
Nobody hurt at Volkswagen of Ocala fire | PHOTOS

Multiple emergency agencies responded to a fire at Volkswagen of Ocala early Saturday morning. Nobody was hurt.

Community
2 years ago
Hurricane Idalia Recovery: Fort Island Gulf Beach boat ramp reopens

Hurricane Idalia wiped out the floating dock at the boat ramp when it hit Florida’s Gulf coast in late August.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two indicted on murder charges for the death of a 17-year-old in Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting death happened during an attempted drug deal.