Elections
2 years ago
Election in Ocala for one city council seat next Tuesday. Early voting goes through Saturday

Ocala city residents can vote early Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marion County Election Center. On Election Day, Sept. 19, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies rescue owl trapped in truck bumper

A post on the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page inquires, “Whoooooooooo is in for a feel good story about an injured owl who met its big bold protector?” 

Community
2 years ago
Cedar Key reopens, prepares for Seafood Festival in the wake of Idalia damage

Businesses around Cedar Key are slowly but surely reopening. Despite damage from Idalia, the Cedar Key Lions Club is still set to put on the 53rd Cedar Key Seafood Festival this October.

Community
2 years ago
City of Gainesville proposes ‘entertainment district’ as a compromise to ending citywide open container ordinance

Votes on reinstating the open container ban and creating an entertainment district will come before the commission again on Thursday, October 26. If approved, they are expected to become effective on January 1, 2024.

Local
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office issues Silver Alert for missing woman

If you see Dianne or know any information about her whereabouts, contact the sheriff’s office at 352-249-2790.

Local
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: Beetles attack north Florida pine trees: What you can do to prevent an infestation in your yard

Local foresters predict a chance of insect infestations in this summer and fall. Pine trees across Alachua and Marion Counties are at risk.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Troopers need help solving a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist critically injured

Investigators found a piece of a front headlight assembly, possibly from a white vehicle consistent with a Kia Soul between model year 2014 to 2018. The vehicle should have damage to the front right side. If you have information, call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Local
2 years ago
Injured Ocala police officer home. Fellow officers, family, friends cheer his release from hospital

OPD Sgt. Ron Malone as he was released from the hospital on Tuesday was injured when a driver fleeing the scene of another deadly wreck crashed head-on into Malone’s police cruiser.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Are you holding the winning ticket worth $42,000? Deadline to cash-in quickly approaching

The winning numbers for the March 20, 2023, FANTASY 5 drawing were: 05 – 06 – 19 – 23 – 28

Community
2 years ago
FWC hosts Florida State Fish Art Contest, enter to win several prizes

Florida State Fish Art submissions are due on Feb. 28, 2024.