Local
2 years ago
Crews respond to gas leak at China Lee Buffet Sunday during dinner, restaurant open for lunch Monday

Crews evacuated the restaurant as a precautionary measure Sunday evening.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Free pet adoption campaign continues in Sumter County

Sumter County’s animal shelter will run a Clear the Shelters Month adoption event on Aug. 26. You’re invited to adopt one of their nearly 300 dogs and cats for free!

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man arrested on child porn charges, detectives believe he victimized a child

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55-year-old James Robert Crafton, Jr. on 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

Local
2 years ago
Tracking the Tropics: The Atlantic getting active, three named storms develop

Tropical Storms Gert and Emily don’t pose any threats to land. Tropical Storm Franklin could become a hurricane this week.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville receives federal $8 million grant to improve road safety

The award to renovate University Avenue was accepted just as University of Florida students, who are often cyclists and pedestrians, return to campus.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Purple Alert for Missing Wildwood Man

Purple Alerts are activated when the missing person has any combination of the following: an intellectual or developmental disability, brain injury; or another physical, mental, or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse.

Community
2 years ago
Road work will cause delays on Northeast 36th Avenue for several days

Temporary lane closures will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting today through Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Annual Ocala electronics and hazardous waste collection day coming up

Got special waste you can’t set out by the curb on garbage day? The City of Ocala will collect hazardous waste and electronic items for safe disposal on September 9.

Community
2 years ago
Unemployment rates rise slightly as summer ends in tri-county area

The overall jobless rate for the Citrus, Levy and Marion County area is 4% for the month of July. The state average is 3.1%.