Florida Task Force 8 returns home after heroic flood rescue mission in Texas
After two weeks of life-saving operations in flooded Texas counties, Marion County’s elite rescue team is on its way back to Central Florida.
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Summer surge in jobless rates across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties
CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.
Strong thunderstorm with 40 mph winds moves through Ocala and southeast Marion County
National Weather Service warns of gusty winds, downed tree limbs, and unsecured objects as storm tracks southeast through Belleview, Lake Weir, and Silver Springs Shores.
Ocala man strikes it rich with $1 million scratch-off win at local 7-Eleven
David Davison claims prize from Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH game, purchased at local 7-Eleven.
Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting
Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.
Plantation Resort sold: Major upgrades coming to Crystal River landmark
New owners to partner with national hotel brand, bring jobs and revitalization.
What to Stream: Madonna, ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up
Adam Sandler’s hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna’s long-rumored album “Veronica Electronica” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said.
British Open champion Scheffler says comparisons with Tiger ‘a bit silly’
Another comparison between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler surfaced during the final round of the British Open. This one wasn’t about numbers or trophies, but a fist pump. And it was for par.
Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries
Aidan Hutchinson appeared to practice without any limitiations on Sunday, when Detroit kicked off training camp with its first practice. That was a good sign for him and a franchise that desperately needs him to regain the spectacular form he had before breaking his leg in two places nine months ago against the Dallas Cowboys.