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Read More »Ocala woman suffers home damage after Hurricane Ian
Life-threatening storm surge possible as Major Hurricane Ian makes landfall Wednesday
Ian is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge, flooding rains, strong winds, and even the risk of tornadoes as it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast Wednesday.
Read More »World Equestrian Center provides free shelter to 3,000 horses ahead of Hurricane Ian
The largest equestrian complex in the nation opened its doors Tuesday to shelter more than 3,000 horses and other animals from Hurricane Ian – and they did it for free.
Read More »Gainesville hotels shoulder influx of evacuees ahead of Hurricane Ian
Indeed, by Tuesday afternoon the projected path of Hurricane Ian prompted 14 counties in western Florida to issue both advised and mandatory evacuation orders. That number could grow as the hurricane inches closer to the coast.
Read More »Need sandbags? Here’s a map
Sandbag information is subject to change based on a multitude of factors including restricted hours and component availability. While we will do our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, please verify the provided information with your local municipality, county or local public safety agency. As Hurricane Ian …
Read More »The Point, Sept. 22, 2022: National Hurricane Center eyes system that could become Tropical Storm Hermine
A storm by the same name blew through the Gulf of Mexico in 2016. This year, a different system could follow a similar path.
Read More »Sheriff’s deputies in Ocala arrest second man in fatal robbery during marijuana buy
Marion County Sheriff's deputies said Wednesday they have arrested another man in what they described as a robbery during a marijuana purchase that ended in gunfire on a hiking trail Sept. 12.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 19, 2022: Starlink satellites launch after scrubs
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried 54 of the satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Read More »Affordable senior apartments open at Oak Valley in Ocala
Rent in the apartment complex ranges from around $400 to $750 for residents making 40% to 60% of the median income in Ocala.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 15, 2022: In a surprise move, defense attorneys for confessed Parkland school shooter rest their case
The announcement frustrated the judge and prosecutors on Wednesday.
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