Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Florida’s turnpike northbound moving again, bad wreck stalled traffic for hours in Lake County

Florida’s turnpike northbound was gridlock for hours on Friday due to a bad wreck.

Local
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Some cloud cover for Saturday eclipse-viewing and festival-going

You’ll still need eye protection even though we’ll only see a partial eclipse on Saturday in north-central Florida.

Equine
2 years ago
New trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians opens in Alachua County

The nearly 1,650-acre Phifer Flatwoods Preserve in Hawthorne is home to diverse natural communities and now 4.8 miles of unpaved walking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Lake County man considered armed, dangerous in custody

Deputies say they captured 37-year-old David Flores on Wednesday.

Local
2 years ago
VIDEO: Crystal River shows resilience despite back-to-back natural disasters

“We’re going to be okay. We’re tough. We’re strong,” said Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek.

Community
2 years ago
White Cane Day events aim to increase awareness about people with visual impairments

“So much of the time we’re invisible,” said Donna Evans, President of The Villages Visually Impaired Persons Group. She helped organize a White Cane Walk for Friday, Oct. 13, at the Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages.

Local
2 years ago
Early morning storms leave Crystal River significantly damaged | PHOTOS

Crystal River officials advise citizens to stay home while crews assess damage from what may have been tornadoes early this morning.

Education
2 years ago
MCPS high schoolers can now dual enroll in CF workforce programs through new Collegiate Academy

The College of Central Florida has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to expand the dual enrollment program to include Associate in Science degree pathways for workforce-ready students.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police: 74-year-old man had 35,000 images of child porn

Ocala police allege George Hicks had over 35,000 images and over 120 videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Ocala police looking for suspect wanted in downtown shooting

Ocala Police say they are looking for 31-year-old Anthony Reagan in connection with the weekend shooting.