Nicolette Perdomo

Ocala saw a flurry of events inciting both outrage and hope on Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Friday’s shooting at Forest High School.

The Alachua County Clerk of Court started a "juror donation program" that will give jurors the option of donating the money they earn for sitting on a jury to either peaceful paths or the region's Guardian ad Litem Foundation.

House Bill 15 could deregulate training programs for several occupations including cosmetologists.

After a severe mold problem made the location unsafe last year, the old building was torn down and the new fire station was built. Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief William Northcutt said the new fire station was designed for growth and will allow growth for a couple of years before capacity is exceeded.