Local
1 year ago
Car conks out on train tracks, Sumter County woman escapes before train plows into it | PHOTOS

The accident happened Saturday morning at a railroad crossing on County Road 720, near Highway 301.

Local
1 year ago
Aerial images show force of an explosion that destroyed a laundromat and rocked an Ocala strip mall

Four people were injured in the blast. Emergency crews transported two to the hospital. Remarkably, no one died.

Local
1 year ago
Explosion at Ocala laundromat injures four, mangles strip mall | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Emergency crews say the explosion happened at the Classic Laundromat on Northeast 25th Avenue and impacted seven other businesses in the strip mall.

Photos
1 year ago
A meteor shower double header will delight skywatchers this week

The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. Experts say peak activity should be early morning on Tuesday, July 30.

Image shows a woman carrying a dog during a training exercise involving dozens of emergency response agencies in Marion County.
Community
1 year ago
Simulation helps Marion County emergency responders prepare for large-scale disaster | PHOTOS

A full-scale exercise this week simulated a train derailment with an ethanol spill, fire and evacuation including livestock and domestic animals.

Community
1 year ago
World Equestrian Center named one of the world’s greatest destinations by TIME Magazine | PHOTOS

WEC is one of only 50 hotels and resorts that made the list of 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay.

Business
1 year ago
352eats: Authentic Italian cuisine in North Central Florida

Pasta Faire boasts an extensive menu of classic Italian dishes, brick oven pizza and award-winning rotisserie chicken.

Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Understanding psoriasis: It’s more than a skin condition

Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis. But Dr. Jessin Blossom from Ocala Plastic Surgery & Dermatology says with proper care it can be managed. Learn more about what causes it and how to treat it.

Local
2 years ago
Lightning strike sparks transformer fire at electric substation on County Road 44 in Grand Island | VIDEO

Officials say the road is blocked due to a transformer fire at a power station near the Wedgewood Subdivision.

Equine
2 years ago
Horses seized in Levy County animal neglect case

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says they rescued three malnourished mares and a colt.

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