Weather Updates
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT UPDATE: Wednesday hazards include hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes

The National Weather Service says a line of thunderstorms will track across North Central Florida on Wednesday bringing several threats.

Local
1 year ago
“With God, it was made a lot easier.” Ocala’s American Idol contestant reflects on brush with stardom | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Ocala singer Emery Robbins says his American Idol journey has strengthened his faith and God has a different plan for him.

Local
1 year ago
Multiple fire departments in the 352 participated in joint training for high-risk scenarios | PHOTOS

Sumter, Citrus and Hernando County Fire Rescue departments partnered for annual, specialized training.

Community
1 year ago
Organization that helps victims of sex trafficking needs critical community support

Created Gainesville says it’s important to treat a person as whole rather than focusing solely on their trauma.  

National
1 year ago
Florida’s not in the path of totality. You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online | LINKS

On April 8, 2024, spectators who aren’t near the path of totality or who get cloudy weather on eclipse day can still catch the total solar eclipse, with NASA, science centers and media organizations planning to stream live coverage online from different locations along the path.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Rabies alert issued for parts of Alachua County

Alachua County officials say the rabies alert will last for 60 days.

Entertainment
1 year ago
SPOILER ALERT: Find out if Ocala musician makes the Top 24 on American Idol | VIDEO

American Idol’s Hollywood Week is over. Fans of Ocala musician Emery Robbins can find out if he’s made the cut and moving forward in the reality singing competition.

Community
1 year ago
Attend free family-fun water safety day in Ocala this month

A FREE family-fun water safety day will be held at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community
1 year ago
Sumter County residents can get rid of hazardous waste this Saturday, April 6

You can drop off any hazardous waste or household electronics at the Lake Okahumpka Park this Saturday.

National
1 year ago
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak

The next drawing is Wednesday, April 3, at 10:59 p.m.