Michael Prevatte shared his story with us on Monday.
Read More »Human Remains Found In Silver Springs Shores
A hunter found human bones in the north edge of Silver Springs Shores.
Read More »Early Morning Meetup Turns into Life-Threatening Robbery
Four suspects are currently in custody for robbery with a firearm after an incident Wednesday at an Ocala motel.
Read More »Hundreds Attend First Night of Alachua County Hearings on Plum Creek’s Plan
The commissioners are an elected body and not obligated in any way to follow county staff's advice.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Another Homicide
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies were on the scene Tuesday morning of a homicide in Silver Springs.
Read More »Florida Springs Council Says State’s Plan To Fix Silver Springs Is Way Off
The group wants the federal government to know its outrage with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Read More »New Book Tells Story Of Once-Segregated Park Near Ocala
Marion County resident Cynthia Wilson-Graham's new book “Remembering Paradise Park: Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs" tells the story of a once-segregated park in Florida. She worked on the book with author Lu Vickers.
Read More »Woman Dies in Silver Springs Blaze
Twenty-four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at 2315 SE 175th Terrace Road to find 50 percent of the home in flames.
Read More »On National Day Of Service, Construction Started For Homeless Veterans Housing Center
Volunteers of America of Florida and Marion County began construction of the first phase of a housing project for homeless veterans in Ocala. The project will be across the street from Ocala's Ritz Historic Inn, which already houses transitioning veterans.
Read More »St. Johns River Water Management District Faces Opposition From Environmental Agencies
An appeal to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach has been filed regarding a consumptive use permit that was issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District. The appeal is being reviewed because certain parties claim the permit was not analyzed correctly and that it could be detrimental to the environment.
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