Weather Updates
1 year ago
Florida’s major power company prepares for this year’s hurricanes by dealing with a fake one

The National Hurricane Center is predicting the upcoming Atlantic and Gulf season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will exceed the yearly average of seven tropical storms and seven hurricanes, and that three of the storms will be major.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Why the suspected Paddock Mall shooter won’t go to trial anytime soon

The public defender for Albert Shell Jr. says he’s never represented a client facing the death penalty and needs more time to build a defense team.

Equine
1 year ago
Prosecutor dismisses charge against OBS sales director stemming from confrontation with PETA investigator

The charge against 57-year-old Tod Wojchiechowski stemmed from a confrontation with a PETA investigator who was recording video of the euthanasia of a thoroughbred following an accident during an OBS under tack show in April.

Project Pawsitivity
1 year ago
Special pets looking for a new home before the dog days of summer

MCAS has over 160 adoptable animals looking for cool homes to ride out the Florida heat.

Community
1 year ago
How Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches have successfully transformed the lives of troubled kids for decades

The success of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is based on four fundamental pillars: work, study, play and pray.

Education
1 year ago
Marion County educator is finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year

Marion County hasn’t had a Teacher of the Year in the state finals since 2017.

Community
1 year ago
Costco, big box warehouse club, coming to The Villages

A Sumter County Commissioner confirmed Costco will be built on County Road 466 near Hobby Lobby with a projected opening date in 2025.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala-based horsewoman receives grant that helps her path toward the Olympics

24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.

Community
1 year ago
Duke Energy customers should see lower electric bills soon

Duke Energy says the average residential customer’s monthly bill will drop by almost $6.

State
1 year ago
Tax relief on the way for Floridians

The tax package provides a one-year exemption on taxes on residential property and flood insurance premiums.