Elections
1 year ago
Chad Scott wins the democratic primary for Alachua County sheriff

Scott will now go up against incumbent Emery Gainey in the November General Election.

Exterior of the community center in Reddick which is the polling place for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Elections
1 year ago
Voters say Vetters are better in Reddick, Youmans returns to town council

John and Patricia Vetter are joined by Shirley Youmans on the Town of Reddick council.

Elections
1 year ago
Incumbents hold onto seats in Marion County

No changes in who holds the titles of sheriff, county commission district 1, and school board. The district 3 county commissioner will face an opponent in November.

Elections
1 year ago
ELECTION RESULTS: City and county races across the 352

From sheriffs to superintendents, county commissions to city council… we’re updating the county-by-county results in key local races across the 352. Check back frequently for updates.

Elections
1 year ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Federal and state races in North Central Florida

We’re updating the results in primary contests for Congress and state legislative races throughout the evening. Check back frequently.

Local
1 year ago
Raising funds and hope for Marion County Fire Rescue employee battling cancer

A country music concert at Orange Blossom Opry over the weekend raised money for Angela Knight, a 25-year veteran of Marion County Fire Rescue. She was recently diagnosed of Stage 4 bone cancer.

Photo of arrested Jason Anthony Morris
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office arrest man following traffic stop turned drug bust

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office says they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in 41-year-old Jason Anthony Morris’ car.

Local
1 year ago
NEW INFORMATION: Crash on County Road 472 killed Oxford woman, two others injured

Troopers say a 55-year-old woman died in near head-on collision on County Road 472 Monday night.

Elections
1 year ago
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: A look at how the 352 exercised its civic duty | PHOTOS

Polls are open until 7 p.m. We invite you to share your election day photos with us.

Garry Breeden stands alongside the Public Works Building which now bears his name.
Local
1 year ago
Sumter County building renamed to honor man’s 50 years of public service

Garry Breeden served Sumter County for 50 years from 1972 and 2022. The county’s Public Works Building has been named to celebrate his dedication.