Tag Archives: Ocala

[audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/OcalaStormFinal.mp3] The wet conditions over the weekend culminated in a heavy downpour for many Ocala residents Monday morning. The amount of rainfall overwhelmed the flood-control systems, swept away trees and caused damage and widespread power outages in areas across the city. Ocala spokesman Sonny Allen says water levels have lessened since …

[audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/QAOcalaFlooding.mp3] North Central Florida recently faced some unexpected heavy rainfalls. Two major accidents occured on rain-soaked Interstate-75 near Ocala, about twelve-hundred houses lost power and more than 20 city streets are still reported to be flooded. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT’FM’s Kristen Hammel spoke wih Ocala Spokesman Sonney Allen who says crews are currently …

The second annual Recover Ocala will unite community agencies, churches and residents to discuss social and economic issues facing Marion County. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Meredith Chipman has more on Saturday’s event. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MEocalafeatureFRI.mp3]

When families are financially struggling, food banks have become an extra helping hand. But, an Ocala foodbank is battling to meet the needs of the community. Florida 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on the Ocala foodbank which feeds more than 1,300 people a month. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPFoodbankwrap.mp3]

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the gun used in last week’s quadruple homicide in Ocala. It is believed to be a 38 caliber revolver or 357 revolver. Marion County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Judge Cochran says the gun could provide further evidence to convict the suspect, James Bannister.  Marion …

Marion County Sheriffs Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the quadruple homicide in Ocala. Deputies arrested 31 year-old James Bannister earlier this morning. He faces 4 counts of premediated murder and 1 count of arson and is being held on $50,000 bond.  Sheriff’s Office spokesman Judge Cochran says an …

Marion County teachers have been spending the day in an educational workshop…but this time, the educators are the ones being educated. 600 teachers and administrators participated in the third annual “Day of Technology” at Lake Weir High School in Ocala.  Steven Gallo spoke with Marion County Public Schools spokesman Kevin Christian about the …

The 10-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks is nearly a month away, and a piece of the rubble from the World Trade Center now has a home in Ocala. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck spoke with the Ocala Fire Rescue Batallion Chief Brian Stoothoff about the piece of American history that now …

A University of Florida student has made his big break in the world of theatre performance. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chantal Lamberth reports, Ocala’s Felipe Bombonato, will be joining the national touring show “Cats” this October. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/UFPerformerWEB.mp3]

High school students will take to the stage tonight at the Insomniac Theatre in Ocala. They’re hoping for big crowds and are performing to raise funds for a class trip… with a difference. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPocalaplayWRAP.mp3]