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Community
2 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools seeks donations for Holiday Food Drive

The Alachua County school district is asking for food and monetary donations for students to have meals during their winter break.

Local
2 years ago
74-year-old Brooksville man dies in a golf cart accident

Troopers say the accident happened around 11 a.m. Saturday when the man was driving his golf cart near Meetinghouse Lane.

Community
2 years ago
Free dogs & cats from the Humane Society of North Central Florida

The Humane Society of North Central Florida’s free adoption event is Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Utilities says water is safe for customers in condos along Midway Drive

As of Saturday, Dec. 9, MCU lifted the boil water notice for people living in Live Oak Village Condos, Twin Lakes Village East Condos and Twin Lake Village Condos.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala firefighters respond to deadly house fire

Ocala firefighters found a person ‘nonresponsive’ inside the house and got the person out. But, the resident did not survive.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County man found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a child and recording it

A jury found 28-year-old Johnathon Apenzeller guilty of having sex with a child between 12 and 16 years old.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
The weather looks great for Ocala’s Christmas parade Saturday evening, rain should hold off until Sunday

The National Weather Service says there is a chance for thunderstorms on Sunday but for Saturday evening the forecast is partly cloudy, with a low around 63 degrees. Perfect for sipping hot chocolate along the parade route.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

Health officials say at least 230 people have been ill in 38 states and 96 have been hospitalized since mid-November.

zzz App Top Stories
2 years ago
Gainesville roadway renamed to honor legacy of the late civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III

The Gainesville City Commission voted to rename a portion of 8th Avenue between Northwest 6th Street and Waldo Road as Charles S. Chestnut III Avenue.

Some road closures for the parade start as early as 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Community
2 years ago
Many road closures ahead of Ocala’s Christmas Parade Saturday. Plus, the forecast for Saturday night

Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.