The Ocala Jockey Club is hosting its International Three-Day Event, making the city more competitive in horse eventing.
Read More »Could Hurricane Matthew Have Affected Voter Turnout In Florida: The Questions That Remain Unanswered
Many questions remain unanswered about the impact that Hurricane Matthew had on individuals being able to register to vote for this year's general election.
Read More »Abby Dougherty’s Friends Find Peace With Yoga Memorial
People who knew Abby Dougherty or had a connection to her unrolled their yoga mats to remember a life that ended too soon.
Read More »Healing With Horses: Equine Therapy Helps Girl With Cerebral Palsy Walk
In Marion County, a girl with cerebral palsy is taking steps with a walker on her own — all thanks to equine therapy. With horseback riding, Hannah can now sit upright, pull on the reigns and turn the horse. She’s also taking 5-6 steps with the walker without support. Hannah’s physical …
Read More »‘What An Amazing Creature’: Equine Therapy Helps A Cerebral Palsy Patient
Conquering the hallway and sitting up by herself on a horse are two milestones for which Hannah and her mother thank equine therapy.
Read More »50 Surgeries Later: Dunnellon Teen Overcomes Deformed Back And An Inability To Eat
Daniel Stephens, who was born with kyphosis and scoliosis, hopes to grow to the minimum height for getting his driver's license and attend college.
Read More »Gainesville Mobile Market Taking Produce To Those In Need
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agriculture and Sciences launched its Fresh Wood Wagon program on April 1 to help bring food to needy areas.
Read More »Bolin’s execution brings relief to some, sadness to others
After 30 years of trials and appeals Oscar Ray Bolin, 53, who was convicted of fatally stabbing and bludgeoning three Tampa Bay area women in 1986, was executed at Florida State Prison in Starke. Relatives and friends of his victims expressed relief at his execution, while death penalty opponents and his attorneys continued to believe that he was innocent.
Read More »App To Help With Downtown Ocala’s Crowded Parking
The city of Ocala spent $38,000 on parking sensors that use heat, light and magnetics to detect cars in conjunction with an app called Parker to fix crowded parking lots downtown without the construction of a parking garage. The app promotes parking awareness and directs drivers to the nearest available spot.
Read More »Dec. 1, 2014: Afternoon News In 90
A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
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