Haley Black

The Ocala City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rezone about 30 acres along West Silver Springs Boulevard from a previously approved mixed-use housing development to light industrial use, after the developer said apartment market saturation had stalled the original plan.

Unviersity of Florida student Sophia Gordon attended the 2026 Winter Games as an alternate for Team USA Luge. Gordon, 21, spoke to WUFT’s Haley Black prior to the Winter Games.

The University of Florida Hillel was recently renamed the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel following the Schilits’ seven-figure donation.

Florida state parks will offer free admission from Friday through Monday in honor of George Washington’s birthday.