In the News: fugitive captured in Marion County, 3 dead at Marine base,...
Fugitive from Puerto Rico captured in Marion County – The suspect of three execution-style murders in Puerto Rico was captured Thursday in Marion County. The suspect worked as a dish washer at a...
View ArticleMarch 25, 2013: Afternoon News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
View ArticleJob fair to help Citrus County’s unemployed
Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties will host a job fair Wednesday at the College of Central Florida. The event is will provide job seekers with networking and employment...
View ArticleBill Nelson visits Silver Springs
Sen. Nelson spent Tuesday afternoon at Silver Springs with representatives from Marion County to bring attention to a problem that is literally growing every day. That problem is algae.
View ArticleMarion County renews voluntary burn ban
As the Marion County voluntary burn ban continues, officials discuss the dangers associated with burns. The current dry and windy weather increases these risks.
View ArticleMar. 28, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Ocala ban on voluntary burns, Dove World Outreach Center property, South Florida lottery generosity, gay...
View ArticleRaccoon tests positive, Marion County officials issue rabies alert
About two to three people die from rabies in the U.S each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and after signs of rabies in Marion County, officials have issued a warning.
View ArticleAlachua County recognized for highest 2011 recycling rate in the state
Alachua County had the highest recycling rate in the state in 2011 for the second straight year, a recent report says.
View ArticleBack burn in Marion County may cause visibility issues on nearby roads
A controlled back burn on Halfmoon Prairie in Marion County Monday may cause visibility issues on nearby State Road 40 and 183rd Avenue Road/Levy Hammock Road.
View ArticleApril 10, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Gainesville annexation, Marion County housing, Tampa couple, French same-sex bill, California medical...
View ArticleApril 25, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: missing Marion County man, teacher cocaine arrest, Boston Marathon bombings T-shirt, human remains at Florida...
View ArticleMobile home fire kills Marion County man
At 4:52 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 7386 SE 135th St. in Summerfield.
View ArticleFlorida Civil Rights Association Seeks Federal Investigation After Nursing...
The Florida Civil Rights Association is requesting a federal investigation of multiple agencies due to perceived discrimination against minority business owners in Marion County.
View ArticleIn The News: Marion And Alachua Top Home Sales, GRU Rates Highest, Stadium...
Marion is No. 2 in state in 2013 home sales growth – Marion County’s percentage increase in home sales in 2013 over the previous year was second-highest in the state, behind neighboring Alachua County,...
View ArticleOcala Faces Lawsuit Over Unauthorized User Fees
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the city of Ocala for charging allegedly illegal emergency fire service user fees.
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Ocala Organization Acquires Shelter Property For Some Of City’s Homeless
St. Mark's United Methodist Church agreed to let Open Arms Village, an organization aiming to support city homeless, use its facilities.
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Heavy Rains Pose Health Risks for Rescued Horses
The heavy rainfall may lead to serious health problems for horses in a Marion County horse rescue organization. The Horse Protection Association of Florida has a drainage problem on their land that has...
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Marion County Bans 24/7 Tethering Of Dogs
The Marion County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance banning 24/7 unattended tethering of dogs.
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Phone Scams Fool Marion County Residents
A recent phone scam in Marion County serves as a reminder to be aware of false calls, and Alachua County's public information officer warns who is at risk.
View ArticleIn The News: Olympian Takes Stand in Trial, Signals Found in Jet Search, Man...
Pistorius testifies, apologizes to girlfriend’s family – Oscar Pistorius, the former Olympian accused of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day 2013, took the stand Monday in his murder trial. He...
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