Local
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Three-car pile-up creating traffic mess on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala

The wreck is on SW 60th Avenue near State Road 200.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Forest Service setting prescribed burns this week in Goethe State Forest to protect the Red-cockaded woodpecker

The forest service says the small burns will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8. They don’t expect to close trails or roads in the forest.

Community
2 years ago
Interfaith Emergency Services will exchange “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade

Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.

Local
2 years ago
Ben Marciano sworn in as Ocala’s mayor, revs up crowd with remarks

After taking the oath of office, Mayor Ben Marciano spoke to the crowd in council chambers. Among other things, Marciano praised former Mayor Kent Guinn for the work he did over the last 24 years of public service.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County detectives say they arrested a sex offender who tried to speed away from them in RV

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says when they tried to arrest Jason Key, 45, for failing to complete his registration as a sex offender, he sped away in an RV.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic flowing again on Interstate 75 southbound in Marion County following tractor trailer crash that dumped a load of hazardous material

Troopers urge you to take an alternate route as it will take time to clean up the spill and remove the truck wreckage.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County authorities rescue more than 100 animals, charge Inverness couple with animal cruelty | PHOTOS

Authorities seized 18 dogs, 11 puppies, and 73 varying species of fowl from a home on East McCartney Loop.

Local
2 years ago
Charles S. Chestnut III, former Alachua County Commissioner and civil rights leader, dies at 83

The city of Gainesville is remembering Charles S. Chestnut III for playing a ‘pivotal role’ in the Civil Rights Movement in north-central Florida.

Education
2 years ago
CF launches new fire science technology program for those who want to pursue a career in firefighting

CF will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, to give prospective students more information about the new program.