Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies from his injuries following crash in Ocala

Police say the 20-year-old motorcyclist died from his injuries at HCA Ocala after he was involved in a crash on SE 17 St.

Community
2 years ago
Celebrate Florida native plant month with a family-friendly hike at Barr Hammock Preserve this Sunday

This free event will take place this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
VIDEO: MCSO bodycam footage reveals what led up to deputy shooting a man pulled over for riding a dirt bike on the street

26-year-old Rasheem Edwards died from the shooting. The video reveals how the incident unfolded after the deputy pulled Edwards over because the motorcycle he was driving was not street legal in Florida.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for six Marion County communities, water safe to drink

The boil water notice was a precautionary measure due to loss of pressure.

Community
2 years ago
Ooops! City of Wildwood says it made a mistake in the tax calculation for FY2024, apologizes for error

The city says it miscalculated the rolled-back millage rate. The difference amounts to $2.36 more in ad valorem taxes for each $100,000 in assessed property value.

Community
2 years ago
Fine art will fill downtown Ocala’s streets this weekend, road closures started this morning | MAP

Road closures started this morning at 5 a.m. and continue through Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Failed home invasion robbery in Levy County ends in long prison sentences for four

25-year-old Theriyus Leequina Banks, the final defendant in a 2022 case, has accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Banks joins three others serving sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
GPD arrests 18-year-old in connection to Zaxby’s shooting

Police arrested Juanquavious Jackson. They say he entered a Zaxby’s, pointed his gun at multiple employees, fired it and stole money from the restaurant.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office issues a purple alert for missing man with brain injury

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says Matthew Davis was last seen leaving his home in Dunnellon Wednesday afternoon.

Local
2 years ago
More action taken to ‘stabilize’ road in The Villages after it caved in this summer

The city says the additional work began Wednesday, Oct. 25, and is expected to take two weeks to complete and cure. Access to the area is restricted to residents and authorized personnel.