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Community
3 years ago
Ocala road closure in effect overnight through Oct. 15. Detour routes for 17th Street and Lake Weir Avenue

The closure began last night, Oct. 1, and will continue every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 15. The city of Ocala has provided a list and map of detour routes.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
26-year-old Citrus County man killed in hit & run early Sunday morning. Troopers tracked down the vehicle involved

The Florida Highway Patrol says investigators have tracked down the vehicle involved in the fatal crash and identified a person of interest.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: GPD locates vehicle involved in deadly hit and run near Butler Plaza

Gainesville police say the person driving this light green 2010 Hyundai Sonata hit and killed a pedestrian in a parking lot in Butler Plaza on Sept. 15. If you have information, call GPD at 352-955-1818.

Local
3 years ago
Alachua County Fire Rescue takes over fire service in Micanopy starting today

ACFR says this new service agreement will benefit Micanopy property owners’ insurance rates.

Local
3 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County deputies say missing 20-year-old woman has been found safe

MCSO says Kalsey Mitchell Munoz has been found safe.

Equine
3 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is ready to trot out its first-ever sworn, mounted unit | VIDEO

Next month, the mounted unit will be on duty for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Halloween bash.

The 11,000-square-foot facility is the first of its kind on the east end of town, complete with 11 patient rooms and a trauma room.
Community
3 years ago
New HCA Florida emergency room on Silver Springs Boulevard opens today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – On Friday, Sept. 29, HCA Florida held a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
Citrus County Hurricane Idalia victims can still pre-register for disaster food assistance program

Are you a resident of Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy or another county affected by Hurricane Idalia? You may be eligible to receive EBT cards through the D-SNAP program. Online pre-registration is required and closes tonight, Sept. 28 at 11 p.m.

Community
3 years ago
Advanced crosswalk system installed at East University Avenue in Gainesville. Goal to improve pedestrian safety

FDOT says pedestrian hybrid beacons are effective in locations where a full traffic signal is not warranted, but traditional crosswalk signage isn’t deemed to be the most effective.