BREAKING: Tornado Watch issued for areas of North Central Florida
The tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday, and includes 352 counties including Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Marion and Union.
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Rocktoberfest is ready to rock Williston this Saturday, rain or shine
Eight bands will compete for a $1,000 prize at North Central Florida Rocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Williston’s Homestead Park, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and more.
Ocala City Council approves 15 new SunTran bus shelters at stops across the city
Genesis Construction will install the shelters with benches and solar lighting, using federal capital money rather than this year’s SunTran operating budget.
Project Pawsitivity: Meet Lennon, the lovable lint ball
Just “imagine” bringing this fuzzy, friendly boi home to join your family.
Marion County School Board members say the community wants the former Central Elementary building saved
The former Central Elementary School at 512 SE Third St. in Ocala, later used as the Marion County Public Schools district office, closed in December 2022 and is now the subject of community meetings as the board considers selling the property.
HURRICANE WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane Isaias now a Category 3, aimed at Alabama-Florida border
As of now, the storm is expected to make landfall overnight and poses minimal threat to the North Central Florida region.
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they’ve traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren’t sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter” takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a “Star Wars” film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.