Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Depression causes road closure, repair in Sumter County

Stormwater pipe failure causes temporary road closure on Richmond Drive.

Local
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Local
1 year ago
Army Corps’ Operation Blue Roof program offers relief to homeowners after storms

The Blue Roof Program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helps homeowners who have been affected by storms by giving them temporary roofs. This way, they can stay safe and dry while they wait for permanent repairs to be made.