Local
2 years ago
Tropical Depression Ten Forms, Counties in the 352 urging precautionary measures

The NHC says the system could become a hurricane when it crosses into the warm waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico, bringing the potential of dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall and strong winds to portions of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle by the middle of this week.

Local
2 years ago
Potential Gulf storm brewing. Florida impact uncertain. Prepare with tax-free weekend.

While the impact of Invest 93L is extremely uncertain at this time, this weekend is a good time to revisit your plan and refresh your storm supplies as Florida’s hurricane season tax-free holiday begins this weekend and continues through Sept. 8.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO: Deputies arrest man on 20 counts of child pornography, said he was ‘obsessed with little girls’

MCSO detectives say they found more than 1,000 videos depicting sadomasochistic abuse of children between the ages of 5 and 8.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 14-year-old led deputies on high-speed chase

MCSO says teen was driving two other juvenile passengers in the unregistered vehicle. The pursuit involved multiple units from Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Ocala Police Department and even the county’s helicopter.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools expand the Supper Program

Alachua County Public Schools adds Metcalfe Elementary School to its ‘supper program.’

Education
2 years ago
CF nursing program receives $5 million from the Citrus County Hospital Board

The Citrus County Hospital Board donated $5 million to support students in Florida’s number one nursing program.

Community
2 years ago
Engineers have plan to fix ‘surface depressions’ in The Villages, Work to take at least a week

Work to repair the ‘pavement depressions’ is expected to begin Friday, Aug. 25. The City of Wildwood says crews will work 10 to 12 hours a day to fix the problem.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES: Summerfield woman arrested on seven counts of animal cruelty, Investigators say feces covered the entire floor of her home | PHOTOS

WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS. A Summerfield woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges and accused of keeping several dogs in filthy conditions with little access to food, water or healthcare, resulting in one’s death.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Hurricane prep supplies sold tax-free this weekend, until Sept. 8

Starting Aug. 26, Floridians are exempt from paying sales tax on certain items during the week’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.