Entertainment
11 months ago
Gainesville mayor to present key to city to Hot Water Music in honor of 30-year anniversary

This week is a big deal for punk rock fans and the Gainesville music scene as FEST begins, honoring one of the city’s most celebrated bands.

Local
11 months ago
Marion County man wins $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Hubert Wilkerson, 64, of Summerfield, claims $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, opting for a lump-sum payment of $640,000.

Community
11 months ago
Lady Lake Library begins expansion project, parking changes announced

Construction of the library’s $1 million expansion begins Oct. 28 with new children’s library and increased public spaces planned.

Local
11 months ago
Wildwood asks residents to prepare vegetative debris for final hurricane cleanup

Residents should stack leftover plant debris in rows along the road’s edge, but not on the street.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
First Assembly teacher arrested for inappropriate actions with a student

Ocala Police say Isaiah Paige was sending sexual content to a 16-year-old student through Snapchat,

Education
11 months ago
School Board of Alachua County votes to table superintendent appointment until November

The board voted unanimously to schedule a special meeting on November 4 to allow for more discussion on the superintendent’s replacement.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Ocala teen arrested after allegedly firing shots during family dispute

MCSO deputies say 15-year-old Jaden Singh had also previously pulled a gun on a customer in a local McDonald’s.

Local
11 months ago
Depression causes road closure, repair in Sumter County

Stormwater pipe failure causes temporary road closure on Richmond Drive.

Local
11 months ago
Beacon College’s TV series “A World of Difference” honored with AAF Silver Angel Award

Beacon College’s TV series wins Silver Angel Award for outstanding public service website promoting neurodiversity.

Local
11 months ago
Florida Forest Service urges caution for residents burning debris

Following Hurricane Milton, the Florida Forest Service outlines safety guidelines for burning debris piles to prevent smoke hazards and wildfire risks in impacted areas.