Local
2 years ago
Hernando County deputies looking for missing 17-year-old

Justice Young, a 17-year-old from Brooksville, was last seen in the early morning of Oct. 2. If you call Hernando County Crime Stoppers with anonymous information, you may be eligible for a $5,000 reward.

Community
2 years ago
REMINDER: Ocala residents can get rid of old tires this Saturday

Ocala’s “Tire Amnesty Day” is this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find out where you can discard your used tires for FREE.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
47-year-old Silver Springs man arrested on 20 counts of child porn possession

MCSO says Heaton responded to an undercover social media post and offered teach who he thought was a 13-year-old girl about a variety of sexual acts. He was actually corresponding with Homeland Security Investigations.

Community
2 years ago
UPDATE: Mojo’s raises $4,000 for employee who lost home, pets in fire

56-year-old Millie works in the prep kitchen at Mojo’s Grill & Catering. She recently lost her home and pets in a fire. The wait staff came up with the idea to do a fundraiser for their co-worker.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Alachua County clinics offer flu vaccines, what you need to know

The Florida Department of Health says flu shots can take up to two weeks to be fully effective and encourages you to get your flu vaccine now.

Community
2 years ago
Alachua County looking for low-income seniors to mentor students as ‘foster grandparents’

Volunteers will receive an hourly stipend, meal and travel reimbursements, insurance and more. They will also have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs or in limiting circumstances.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
14-year-old Trinity Catholic High School student charged with asking online, German friend to make bomb threat

The TCHS student’s online friend is also being investigated by German authorities for his involvement in the threat. OPD says the two used an instant messaging app to communicate

Community
2 years ago
Where to best view UF’s homecoming parade today | MAP

If you don’t want to get caught in the parade traffic, check out the map of roads to avoid. And, how to watch the parade on tv.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Incident report reveals how Marion County deputies pieced together clues leading to arrest of Ocala man in cousin’s murder

Deputies arrested 25-year-old Jowarn Mitchell on charges of second-degree murder. He’s currently in the Marion County Jail without bond.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police: Elderly couple found dead inside home in Ocala

Police say a woman who came to visit found the couple dead in the home.