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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.

Education
2 years ago
Nursing scholarships available at CF Citrus, Ocala thanks to Citrus hospital board

Starting August 2024, residents admitted into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at CF will receive a scholarship covering in-state tuition and lab fees. 

Local
2 years ago
Motorcycle crash kills man and woman on Friday night

The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened on Friday at 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 25 and SE 104th Trail.