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Community
2 years ago
Santa’s elves visit early to the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County with a ‘sleigh’ full of toys

The “elves” making the delivery in this case were employees from DeLuca Toyota.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: Reward offered in weekend shooting that injured a deputy and bystander

The sheriff’s office says both the deputy and the civilian are expected to make full recoveries.

Community
2 years ago
The Villages first up tonight for public meetings on I-75 multi-year improvement plan

Construction for the I-75 improvements is anticipated to begin in spring 2025.

Local
2 years ago
Recycle your old holiday lights no matter the condition in Gainesville

The city of Gainesville says you can drop off your holiday lights year-round for recycling at multiple locations. Find the location nearest you in the story.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Six men arrested on charges of possessing child porn, one of them a middle school teacher and coach

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a Eustis Middle School teacher and coach was among those arrested on child porn charges.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Cold start to the work week, frost possible Tuesday morning for some areas

The National Weather Service says temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s Tuesday morning. 

Community
2 years ago
Looking for the purrfect holiday gift? Consider giving the gift of a new pet

Sumter County Animal Services is hosting a ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption/fostering event on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Villages Sumter County Service Center.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Meteor shower to provide holiday light show in the sky this week

NASA says the Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight on Wednesday, Dec. 13, into the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 14.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
NWS: Tornado watch dropped for North Central Florida. Shelters opening for cold night ahead

The NWS says we’ll experience colder, drier weather. The low Sunday night is expected to be 41 degrees.

Community
2 years ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Marching bands, lighted floats, Santa and this year jogging T-Rex dinosaurs delight thousands at Ocala’s Christmas parade

Check out photos and video from Ocala’s 2023 Christmas parade. Roughly 70,000 people lined Silver Springs Boulevard to watch 125 parade entries.