Close-up of a railroad crossing sign with a fast-moving blue and yellow locomotive blurred in the background.
Local
9 months ago
Temporary closure of U.S. 301 in Wildwood could impact travel plans this week

Railroad crossing work near Switcher Street begins May 13 with detours in place.

Sports
9 months ago
CF rallies twice in one day to force Region 8 championship showdown – deciding game postponed

Patriots storm back in back-to-back ninth innings to eliminate Gulf Coast and topple FSW, setting up winner-take-all game Tuesday at Charlotte Sports Park.

A chestnut-colored wild horse with a white blaze trots through a grassy area near pine trees on a wintery day.
Local
9 months ago
Bring the wild home: Adopt a mustang or burro in Ocala this week

BLM offers 140 wild horses and burros for adoption May 15–17 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Ocala man arrested for soliciting child online

Marion County Sheriff’s detectives uncovered disturbing online activity targeting minors.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Man arrested after child found alone in unlocked car at Ocala Walmart

Deputies say the man left one child in the car and another unattended inside the store while shopping for 40 minutes.

A brush fire burns intensely through a wooded area in Ocala, with tall flames climbing trees and thick smoke rising into the air.
Weather Updates
9 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Storms stick around as lightning raises fire risk in dry Ocala

After a dry stretch, thunderstorms early this week bring much-needed rain—but also increase the chance of lightning-sparked fires.

Community
9 months ago
Belleview launches grant program to help businesses upgrade storefronts

Beautify Belleview offers up to $2,500 for commercial property improvements to boost curb appeal and encourage reinvestment.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Mount Dora Corn Festival brings families together to celebrate sweet corn and community roots

Lakefront festival returns May 24 with food, fun, and family-friendly traditions.

Local
9 months ago
Overnight I-75 ramp closures coming to Sumter County this week

FDOT to close southbound and northbound exit ramps near Bushnell May 13–14 for overnight sign work.

Sports
9 months ago
Patriots fall to top-seeded FSW, faces elimination game Sunday

Patriots held to three hits in 5-2 loss; must beat Gulf Coast to stay alive in Region 8 tournament.