Local
2 years ago
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Run from the water. Hide from the wind.’ Idalia to bring life-threatening storm surge

As of the 11 a.m. forecast update, the NHC said catastrophic impact from storm surge inundation of 10- to 15 feet above ground level and destructive waves are expected somewhere between Aucilla River and Yankeetown.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala woman arrested on charges of turning in fraudulent petition forms

FDLE agents say Maria Guadalupe Bautista submitted petitions with fraudulent signatures to the Marion County Supervisor of Elections, including ones with signatures of people who had died.

Local
2 years ago
Idalia now a hurricane, expected to rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous hurricane before landfall Wednesday

Hurricane Idalia is projected to have sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it makes landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the NHC said. That would make it a Category 3 hurricane.

Local
2 years ago
‘Grab a few. Fill a few.’ Crystal River residents grateful for community support | VIDEO

The threat of Tropical Storm Idalia draws the Crystal River community closer together as neighbors help neighbors prepare for the storm.

Local
2 years ago
Gov. DeSantis: “You can’t unring the bell… if somebody stays in harm’s way and does battle with Mother Nature.”

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL (352today.com/AP) — Florida residents boarded up businesses, loaded up on sandbags, […]

Local
2 years ago
Suspect price gouging? Report it at Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline

State law prohibits excessive increases in the price of essential commodities, such as equipment, food, gasoline, hotel rooms, ice, lumber and water needed during a declared state of emergency.

Local
2 years ago
Local governments share precautions to take before Idalia makes landfall

Time to prepare is running out. County emergency management officials across north-central Florida are sharing tips to prepare before Idalia hits as a major hurricane on Wednesday.

Local
2 years ago
AAA offers safety and insurance tips to help prep for Idalia

This is the time to gather your supplies and make sure your home and auto documents are in a safe place for retrieval when you need them. 

Local
2 years ago
Preparing for Idalia? Find sandbag sites near you

Counties across the 352 area are opening sandbag sites for residents to fill emergency sandbags. Find a location near you.

Local
2 years ago
Consumer Alert: Fuel foul-up may have led to drivers filling up with diesel instead of unleaded

This mistake has the potential to cause engine damage or affecting your vehicle’s ability to operate.