
Chief Mike Balken shares how OPD works with local partners to connect homeless individuals with mental health, addiction, and housing services, while still enforcing the law to protect public safety

From watermelon picking to mermaid hunts, here are fun ways to entertain the whole family this weekend in North Central Florida.

From smoother commutes to better bus service and safer sidewalks, here’s how the 2026–2030 plan could impact your daily life.

Traffic stop turns into multi-agency chase before suspect surrenders on SW Highway 200.

Major gift launches hospital’s $8.5M campaign to transform mother/baby unit.

International horse competition kicks off, but dining and retail also take the spotlight.

Florida-based provider expands investment to $100 million in Marion County.

Starting July 1, these are just a few of the changes Floridians will see—from harsher penalties to stronger protections.

With nothing but faith and strangers’ kindness, Lynn Ernest navigates the hardest months of her life.

Hands-on training and local internships prepare students for jobs in Florida’s top industry