Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Hundreds showed up to support those suffering from invisible wounds | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Hundreds showed their support at the 3rd annual 2.2-mile PTSD awareness walk/run at the McPherson Governmental Campus Wellness Trail in Ocala on Thursday, June 27.

Entertainment
1 year ago
WILD RIDE: New series “Chopper Cops” puts you in the cockpit with pilots from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit | PHOTOS

If you haven’t decided what to watch on tv tonight, the new series “Chopper Cops” featuring tactical flight officers from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is now streaming on Paramount+.

Photos
1 year ago
MOVIE REVIEW | Inside Out 2 allows us to appreciate the messy emotions of growing up through animation and humor

352today’s movie critic says director Kelsey Mann “proves adept at showcasing what Pixar does best: meaningful stories for kids that are also emotional for parents.”

Local
1 year ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office aviation team members are the stars of new reality show Chopper Cops | VIDEO

“In Chopper Cops, what you will see in the series is real, unadulterated, and completely authentic to the ethos of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office,” said the Executive Producer for the show which debuts on Tuesday, June 18, on Paramount+.

Education
1 year ago
Middle school students from Ocala may be the next generation of aerospace innovators

Cornerstone School’s Team 1 placed 17th in the American Rocketry Challenge. That has earned them an invitation to participate in NASA’s Student Launch initiative.

USMC veteran Sgt. Bob Levenson standing beside an American flag at Ocala’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony.
Community
1 year ago
Hundreds pay tribute to fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony in Ocala | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A flyover, gun salute and wreath laying were among the highlights of the Memorial Day observance in Ocala honoring the dedication and sacrifice of war dead from the area.

Community
1 year ago
PEDAL POWER: Bicyclists on statewide trek stop in Gainesville to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities

The bicyclists from Gear Up Florida are currently on a 950-mile trek from Miami to Tallahassee to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Ocala Police release bodycam footage showing the moments before an officer shoots man armed with pepper spray and knife | VIDEO

The Ocala Police Department says officers acted according to protocol to subdue a man suffering from mental health issues.

Local
1 year ago
CONTINUING COVERAGE: How multiple agencies worked together to save lives in the wake of the bus crash tragedy | PHOTOS & VIDEO

First responders say communication and training were crucial amid the urgency and stress of a rare mass casualty incident.

Local
1 year ago
RAPID RESPONSE: Dash & body cam video provides insight into what first responders faced at the bus crash scene

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released two video clips that show the chaos of the mass casualty crisis from the point of view of one deputy who responded to the scene of the bus crash.