COVID-19 surveillance tracker
To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware of the status of the COVID-19 virus, Ocala Post has provided this up-to-date information...
Central Florida Expressway Authority is temporarily suspending cash collection for tolls
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), said, "To reduce the potential exposure of both drivers and employees to the COVID-19 virus, CFX is temporarily...
Florida Department of Education announces additional 2019-20 school year information regarding COVID-19
Tallahassee, Fla. -- On March 17, 2020, the Department of Education and Commissioner Richard Corcoran used executive authority to support the Florida Division of...
Parents say schools are not doing enough to prevent germs from spreading
A recent investigation shows that most Florida school districts might not be doing enough to prevent the germs that cause more serious illnesses.
The investigation...
The public is creating its own crisis by stockpiling out of fear over COVID-19
While the coronavirus should be taken seriously, the public should not panic and stockpile goods as it is creating an unnecessary shortage of many...
COVID-19 cases in Florida, Daytona Bike Week information
TALLAHASSEE — People ask the same question time, and time again.
Question
Please explain to me how this is any worse than any strain of the...
Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing homes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing...
2020 Lionfish Festival May 16-17 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 6th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 16 and 17...
New coronavirus guidelines include a mandatory self-isolation following certain travels
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware of...
DOH announces two presumptive positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, risk to Florida remains low
The Florida Department of Health (Department) has announced there are two presumptive positive cases of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida.
At this time, both...
Section of I-75, Marion County, to be named in remembrance of fallen trooper, Chelsea...
Ocala, Fla. – On Friday, February 28, 2020, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 340 and 344 mm in Marion County will be...
Manhunt under way for person of interest in Crystal River shooting
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help in locating 25-year-old David Jerome Lemon, Jr.
Lemon is wanted for questioning in the February 20,...
Federal appeals court rules against DeSantis, felons who owe fines can vote
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting...
All three species will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will extend catch-and-release measures for snook, red drum, and spotted seatrout for an additional year via...
It’s bat time again: check your home before maternity season
Bat maternity season is almost here, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public to check their homes and...
ALL Publix subs on sale for $5.99 next week
You read right! According to Publix, all whole subs will be on sale for $5.99, even the Chicken Tender subs, which is usually $8.99
The...
Medical marijuana, arrests and probation
By Tim Altman
You are a medical marijuana patient and you find yourself arrested for a crime; after you have bonded out of jail using...
Case of Hepatitis A surfaces at Old Mill Tavern
Citrus County — The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service...
Flori-DUH man strikes again during traffic stop
Santa Rosa County — The Florida Highway Patrol said they pulled over two men traveling 95 mph on I-10 Saturday and the men did...
Severe weather alert, Thursday, for these areas
The National Weather Service has issued a severe storm warning for Thursday, February, 6, for the following areas.
Marion County- Southern and Eastern
Ocala
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