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State
2 years ago
US company’s lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week

SpaceX’s Falcon rocket blasted off in the middle of the night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, dispatching Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander on its way to the moon.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Looking for Love? Look to the Marion County Animal Shelter to fill that void

Not finding a companion on the dating apps? Maybe you’re looking in the wrong place. Check the Marion County Animal Shelter instead.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala home heavily damaged when car crashes into it. People inside startled but uninjured

MCFR says a homeowner called 911 stating that a car had crashed into their home.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Scam Alert: Marion County Sheriff’s Office warns about bail bonds scam

The sheriff’s office says scammers use online inmate databases to gather information about incarcerated individuals and contact their families.

State
2 years ago
Flags fly at half-staff in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day

The governor’s proclamation also calls for a moment of silence at 10:17 a.m.

Local
2 years ago
NHC report out on Hurricane Idalia shows it’s the third strongest to affect Big Bend region

The National Hurricane Center has released its tropical cyclone report for Hurricane Idalia which indicates the 2023 storm was responsible for 12 fatalities and an estimated $3.6 billion in damage in the United States.

Sports
2 years ago
Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey is the first to be retired by the Orlando Magic

Shaq has had his jersey retired four times – LSU also gave him the honor, along with the three NBA clubs.

Sports
2 years ago
Gators squeak out another win, 82-80 over LSU’s Tigers

Gators survived the game against the LSU Tigers Tuesday night with an 82-80 victory in the Southeastern Conference game at home.

Education
2 years ago
Ocala launches program that allows students to tour colleges and universities around the state

For $25 per campus visit, students will get the chance to tour up to seven colleges throughout the state and learn more about the campus culture and communities.

Community
2 years ago
The Villages and Ocala ranked in the top 5 cities people moved to in 2023

While people continue to flock to the Sunshine State, the report indicates the migration has slowed. As a whole, Florida saw a decline of 34% inbound moves in 2023 compared to the prior year.