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State
2 years ago
Justice Department ends probe into police beating of man during traffic stop in Florida

The DOJ said in a letter to the Jacksonville Sheriff “the arrest of Le’Keian Woods does not give rise to a prosecutable violation of federal civil rights laws.”

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police investigate shooting at Burger King that left one person dead

One man died at an emergency room after the shooting.

Sports
2 years ago
Florida hosts Arkansas for blackout game, looking to get back on track after tough loss to Georgia

The Gators will host the Razorbacks in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. You are encouraged to wear black to cheer them on! Kickoff is at 12 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Husband of Ocala businessman Tim Smith arrested, charged with Smith’s murder

MCSO booked 55-year-old Herbert Swilley into the jail on Friday, Nov. 3, at 8:45 a.m. and charged him with first-degree premeditated murder of his husband 59-year-old Tim Smith.

news
2 years ago
Know your RV rights: Can law enforcement search your recreational vehicle?

An RV is unique in that it’s not just your vehicle; it’s your home. The dual nature of an RV raises unique legal questions, including a big one related to police searches. What are the laws when it comes to police searches and RVs? We break it down for you.

Education
2 years ago
UF president Ben Sasse’s inauguration speech stirs optimism among staff, students | VIDEO

“I think he’s really made me excited to be a part of something. He’s made it seem like this is much bigger than us,” said one UF staff member following Sasse’s inauguration speech on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Local
2 years ago
Fire shuts down Williston’s landmark restaurant ‘The Ivy House’ for now. Owners vow to carry-on matriarch’s legacy of Southern hospitality

The Ivy House restaurant was started by Marjorie ‘Mimi’ Hale thirty years ago. The menu includes fried green tomatoes made from a 50-year-old family recipe.

Community
2 years ago
New numbers reveal Marion County broke tourism records last year

Marion County officials say they reached a ‘record revenue of $5.3 million’ paid by tourists in taxes.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
DEVELOPING STORY: Gainesville police investigate shooting, search for gunman

GPD is looking for the person who shot a man at a business on NW 6th Street in Gainesville this afternoon. They ask that anyone with information, call 352-955-1818.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Don’t worry! It’s going to warm back up. Overnight lows back in the 50s starting tonight

The high temperature today across north-central Florida will be in the mid to upper 70s. Overnight lows will be back in the mid to upper 50s for the next several days.