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Crime & Safety
3 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
3 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools expand the Supper Program

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

Education
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.

Local
3 years ago
Citrus County firefighters respond to mobile home engulfed in flames

CCFR says the homeowner tried to put the fire out using two different handheld extinguishers, but the fire grew too quickly.

Community
3 years ago
CF Webber Gallery Presents “Perfect Black: Visual Expressions of the Southern, Rural, African American Experience”

The College of Central Florida’s own art gallery will be presenting an exhibition of work by Black artists from the American southeast.

Community
3 years ago
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but north-central Florida temps don’t feel like fall

Love it or hate it? Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating 20 years.

Community
3 years ago
New charter high school opens in Marion County with vision to teach students to become entrepreneurs

Ocali Charter High School describes itself as “a welcoming small school environment that provides students with one-on-one attention.”