Polls will be open today, Sept. 19, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Link to find your polling place in this article.
Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says black bears eat up to 20,000 calories a day in the fall.
Are you an artist interested in seeing your work around Ocala? The city has announced a call to artists to apply for its “Art in City Spaces” exhibition program.
ACSO has arrested and charged a 13-year-old female student from KMS in connection with the bomb threats. According to the state Department of Education, bomb threats are felony offenses and require expulsion for at least one year and referral for prosecution.
ACPS officials say both Kanapaha Middle School and Buchholz High School have been evacuated and both schools are being swept by law enforcement.
For every drawing, 100 players will each win $500.
BPD says officer Gregory Freeman resigned on Sept. 15.
After being hit by a car, the pedestrian reportedly ended up in the inside lane of CR 464. He was then hit by another vehicle which drove away. Anyone with information about the vehicle or victim is urged to contact FHP.
Want to try your hand at America’s fastest growing sport, an easier alternative to tennis? Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park will be converting its tennis courts to pickleball courts starting Tuesday, Sept. 19.
OPD is targeting 10 intersections for increased patrols over the next eight months looking for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists not obeying traffic safety laws.