Local
1 year ago
Citrus County deputies looking for missing juvenile last seen in Floral City area

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says 16-year-old Casandra Howell went to school in Inverness and did not return home.

Community
1 year ago
Put your paws together and applaud Marion County’s K-9 for top 4 finish in statewide bracket challenge

Marion County’s K-9 Rex couldn’t get the votes necessary to advance to the championship. The K-9 competitors vying for top dog are from sheriff’s offices in Manatee and DeSoto Counties.

Local
1 year ago
Gainesville bus routes could be cut if city and UF don’t reach agreement

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said the University of Florida has proposed ending its annual contract with the city for bus service and move to a month-to-month agreement which would cut $6.8 million in annual funding. UF says there seems to be a major misunderstanding and thought “good faith talks were ongoing.”

Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms possible Thursday

Marion County emergency managers warn that wind gusts Thursday could hit 50 mph.

State
1 year ago
Best counties to live in Florida

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Florida.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UF pre-med student accused of killing mother by stabbing her more than 70 times

The Polk County education community is coming together to show support for the victim, Elvia Espinoza, who was a teacher at Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary in Frostproof.

Ask The Expert
1 year ago
Board-certified dermatologist in The Villages explains how the Mohs procedure provides excellent outcomes for skin cancer patients | VIDEO

Dr. Jessin Blossom says Mohs surgery is highly effective and provides the highest cure rates for most types of skin cancer.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Man considered missing and endangered has been found safe

Deputies say 56-year-old Mark Walker had a gun when he left his home on Monday on an ATV. UPDATE: The sheriff’s office is no longer looking for Walker.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman arrested on charges of shooting at cars along Interstate 10, bullet hits driver in neck

Troopers say the woman told hotel staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.

State
1 year ago
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

Disney had a deadline of next week to file an opening brief in its appeal to the federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, but that deadline is now set for mid-June.