Recreational Red Snapper Season begins soon
Recreational Red Snapper Season will begin June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 25, closing July 26.
For-hire operations...
Arrestee escaped while at hospital, found in her front yard
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy C. Rekully responded to 2920 NE 165th Lane after a tipster reported that a woman, later identified as Ashley Colon,...
Sinkhole opens up on Baseline Road, lane closures
The Florida Highway Patrol would like all drivers to use caution when traveling in the area of Baseline Road due to a sinkhole.
Southbound lanes...
LEGO pulls back advertising on police-related LEGO sets
LEGO announced that amid tensions between police and civilians that they are pulling back all advertising on police-related lego sets.
The company said the move...
Curfew warning: school is out; keep minors off the street after dark
Ocala, Florida -- It's summertime, a drive through Marion Oaks or Silver Springs Shores after 11 p.m. would reveal children by the dozens roaming...
Need more reasons to eat chocolate? Here you go, doctor’s orders
A new study shows that chocolate can actually help gout flare-ups by decreasing the level of uric acid in the body as well as...
Two teens stalked delivery man, fired paintballs
On Friday, a paper delivery man reported that two males followed him through a neighborhood while in their vehicle and fired paintballs at him...
Two teens arrested for shooting paintballs at people
Summerfield, Florida -- Two teens, Justin Ackley, 17, and Dylan Pilcher, 18, were arrested Thursday after they were accused of shooting paintballs from a...
Horse found slaughtered in Summerfield
A Summerfield woman who boards horses for other people said someone killed a 7-year-old female quarter horse.
According to the woman, when she had fed...
How to bypass Florida’s unemployment online waiting queue
Many who have applied for unemployment since the "outbreak" of COVID-19 still have not received any benefits.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the...
June 1 saltwater fishing season-opening/closures
Starting June 1, the following saltwater fisheries will open or close to harvest:
Gag grouper opens for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of...
Three arrested in shooting death of man found in Ocala brush fire
A man who Kissimmee officials say was involved in a shooting was found dead after a brush fire in Ocala.
Osceola County deputies said Mark...
Disaster-preparation tax-free holiday begins Friday
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season.
During this sales tax holiday...
AGM Tree Service says they are hiring, but tired of lame excuses
AGM Roofing & Tree Service says they are looking for serious workers who want a good-paying, real job.
They are looking for two people to...
Woman shares story of abuse at hands of Marion County firefighter
UPDATE:
Domestic violence victim Nicole Leinas said it was hard to come out with her story because of victim shaming.
Leinas said that she was...
FWC will help find home for your unwanted exotic pets
Exotic Pet Amnesty Days are events held periodically around the state to provide the opportunity for people to surrender their exotic pets free of...
Firefighter beat infant to death, x-rays showed previous injuries
According to detectives, on May 20, 2019, Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a two-month-old infant...
Serious crash on Pine Ave left one hospitalized
The intersection of West Silver Springs Boulevard and North Pine Avenue was temporarily closed Thursday following a traffic crash where a driver was trapped...
Rebekah Jones created revenge site, posted nudes of a man, DeSantis speaks out
A police report obtained by Ocala Post from Tallahassee shows that Rebekah Jones, the woman who claimed she was fired from the DOH for...
Violent sex offender wanted for committing sexual battery while armed
Eric Thanal Lutterloah, 50, is wanted for committing a sexual battery while armed.
According to a press release, Lutterloah held a woman at knifepoint while...