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Weather Updates
2 years ago
Frost advisory for Thursday morning across North-Central Florida. Take steps to protect people, pets and plants tonight

Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s across the 352 prompting some communities to activate cold weather shelter programs.

Community
2 years ago
The city of Ocala hopes the gift of free parking for the holidays will lure shoppers downtown

Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Ocala at all parking meters and the parking garage on SE Broadway Street.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
DCSO: Deputy arrested on charges of illegally purchasing drugs while on, off-duty

The Dixie County Sheriff says he terminated 41-year-old deputy James Yakubsin after learning of the investigation and his arrest.

Local
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Three-car pile-up creating traffic mess on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala

The wreck is on SW 60th Avenue near State Road 200.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County Public Schools invites parents to review new textbooks for math & Social Studies courses, offer input

The district says the open review night for the textbooks is on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Forest Service setting prescribed burns this week in Goethe State Forest to protect the Red-cockaded woodpecker

The forest service says the small burns will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8. They don’t expect to close trails or roads in the forest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man says he’s ‘not guilty’ in murder of his husband

Jury selection for the murder trial of Herbert Swilley is set to begin March 11, 2024.

Elections
2 years ago
A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate tonight with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses

The two-hour Republican presidential primary debate will start at 8 p.m. ET and airs on cable network NewsNation.

Community
2 years ago
Interfaith Emergency Services will exchange “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade

Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.