Hourly News Update
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Now Playing on 89.1 FM HD1
Tag Archives: Ocala
Double arm amputee competes in Ironman Triathlons
By Jillian Baach on April 24th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Hector Picard, a double-armed amputee, doesn’t let his lost limbs keep him from competing. The Ironman competitor inspires others to push through adversity to reach a goal.
Hundreds of soldiers train in Ocala to respond to terrorist attacks, natural disasters
By Alex de Armas on April 15th, 2013 | Last updated: April 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm
About 500 troops from around the country have been training in Ocala for the last 70 days to respond to natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Their training included practicing rescues from various locations and getting familiar with the decontamination process used after a biological weapon attack.
FAA delays closing of Ocala International Airport tower
By Missy Perez on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm
The April 15 closing of the Ocala International Airport control tower was delayed by the Federal Aviation Administration to June 15.
In the News: Gainesville drug suspects may be tied to Ocala burglary, Pandas FedEx-ed to Canada, babies starting solids too early, Anthony Lewis dies
By Michelle Plitnikas on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: March 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Police probe whether stolen gun ties Gainesville drug suspects to Ocala burglary – After a drug arrest early Sunday in Gainesville, Ocala police detectives are investigating a stolen gun found with the three men arrested. The gun was stolen from [...]
Saturday storms leave area counties with damage
By Chris Peralta on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: March 26, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Saturday’s storms leave area homes without power.
Florida
Tagged bradford, clay, Columbia, Marion, North Central Florida, Ocala, putnam, severe weather, st. johns, storm, Suwannee, tornados, union
Leave a comment
As summer approaches, camp registrations open
By Breanna Maye on March 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: March 22, 2013 at 2:58 pm
With summer quickly approaching, many parents may be thinking about camp options for their children. Here are a few of the summer camps offered in North Central Florida.
Country musician David Allen Coe recovering after crash in Ocala, cancels shows in Louisville, Ky., and Scheller, Ill.
By Kayla Gaskins on March 19th, 2013 | Last updated: March 19, 2013 at 12:22 pm
A Texas country musician crashed an SUV into a semi-trailer in Ocala early Tuesday morning and has cancelled shows in Louisville, Ken., and Scheller, Ill.
St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Ocala to bring food, entertainment
By Breanna Maye on March 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm
St. Patrick’s Day fans can chow down on corned beef and cabbage while listening to authentic Celtic music at Ocala’s annual festival.
Suspect in Ocala shooting of two motel residents refuses to talk
By Paula Bonilla on March 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Kelvin Lee Coleman, 37, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a press release by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
