Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office: Undercover drug bust seizes enough fentanyl to kill 52,000 adults

Detectives from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit conducted a covert operation and purchased a large quantity of methamphetamine and later arrested two men at a Denny’s in Crystal River.

Community
2 years ago
College of Central Florida hosts events featuring award-winning poet

The College of Central Florida will host several events with award-winning poet Brian Turner on Oct. 18.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police arrest horse trainer on charges of soliciting a child for sexual conduct via text messages

OPD arrested Jerry Aguilar, 39. They say he is a horse trainer and coach with children under his supervision.

Local
2 years ago
NASA spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroid | PHOTOS

NASA is livestreaming the touchdown of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return, set for around 10:55 a.m. EDT.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Couple arrested for death of 3-year-old girl, allegedly left child home alone for 8 hours

Police say there was a long history of abuse and neglect in the home which contributed to the death of the one child and injury to the other.

Local
2 years ago
Florida agriculture losses from Idalia total at least $78 million, says UF report

The UF/IFAS EIAP team’s current lowest economic impact estimate is $78.8 million, to be exact, and the highest is $370.9 million. Farmers: there’s still time to respond to the damages survey before the final report.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville’s Forest Park opens Saturday, $3.6 million renovation project complete

Gainesville’s Forest Park reopens tomorrow! The city hopes you’ll come out and play.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Gainesville Police need your help locating a ‘key witness’ to a homicide

The Gainesville Police Department needs your help finding Andra “Deon” Reese. They believe he’s a key witness in a homicide that took place on Sept. 2 near E University Ave/NE Waldo Rd.

Community
2 years ago
Ben Marciano shares his unconventional path to Ocala mayor’s office

Ben Marciano will be sworn in as Ocala’s mayor on December 5 at 4 p.m. In this interview, he talks candidly about his battle with addiction and how it shapes his vision and priorities for being mayor.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Deputy-involved shooting in Marion County, suspect transported to local hospital

MCSO says the suspect was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.