Health & Wellness
2 years ago
North-central Florida law enforcement goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and law enforcement across the 352 are going pink in recognition.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. FLHSMV shares safety tips for both walkers and drivers

October is one of the deadliest months for pedestrians in Florida. That’s why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is encouraging Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety.

Community
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office to host National Night Out event in Inverness tonight

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign which aims to promote police-community relationships. Tonight, Oct. 3, CCSO will host an event in the Inverness Depot District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
26-year-old Citrus County man killed in hit & run early Sunday morning. Troopers tracked down the vehicle involved

The Florida Highway Patrol says investigators have tracked down the vehicle involved in the fatal crash and identified a person of interest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: GPD locates vehicle involved in deadly hit and run near Butler Plaza

Gainesville police say the person driving this light green 2010 Hyundai Sonata hit and killed a pedestrian in a parking lot in Butler Plaza on Sept. 15. If you have information, call GPD at 352-955-1818.

Local
2 years ago
Alachua County Fire Rescue takes over fire service in Micanopy starting today

ACFR says this new service agreement will benefit Micanopy property owners’ insurance rates.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County deputies say missing 20-year-old woman has been found safe

MCSO says Kalsey Mitchell Munoz has been found safe.

Equine
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is ready to trot out its first-ever sworn, mounted unit | VIDEO

Next month, the mounted unit will be on duty for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Halloween bash.