Local
1 year ago
Levy County secures $10.9 million funding for E-911 and Emergency Operations Center improvements

The check was presented on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in front of the current emergency operations facility

Community
1 year ago
Marion County Animal Services celebrates the success of its “Clear the Shelters” campaign

The campaign, which MCAS deems an “incredible success,” took place from August 10 to September 10.

Local
1 year ago
Remembering Steve Oelrich: Former Alachua County Sheriff and veteran Florida Senator passes away at 78

Oelrich was Alachua County Sheriff for 14 years before joining the Florida Senate in 2006

Education
1 year ago
Community forum focuses on zoning changes for schools in SW Marion County

On Sept. 16, a community meeting took place at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School to discuss rezoning and attendance boundaries for seven local elementary schools impacted by the opening of two new elementary schools in the 2025-26 school year.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Endangered juvenile reported missing by MCSO has been found

MCSO says that Ashlynn Antasek was found safe this morning.

Local
1 year ago
Alachua County invites proposals for hunting services contracts at local preserves

These contracts will give limited hunting opportunities in exchange for caretaking, maintenance, security, and other services

Local
1 year ago
Temporary road closures expected for Duke Energy power line maintenance

For the remainder of September. a helicopter will help replace equipment along the lines mainly weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Elections
1 year ago
Alachua County launches initiative to register eligible voters on National Voter Registration Day

If you are not yet registered to vote and are unable to attend Tuesday’s in-person events, no problem. There are many options for you to register.

Local
1 year ago
College of Central Florida marks 10th anniversary of nursing degree program

Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones will be attending the event on October 30.

Photo shows a MCSO patrol vehicle.
Local
1 year ago
Southwest 60th Ave. reopens after temporary closure due to accident

The Florida Highway Patrol is currently on the scene investigating a crash