Ocala braces for winter blast
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala, an area more accustomed to sunshine than snow, is facing a rare and significant winter weather event. Freezing temperatures and the threat of wintry precipitation have prompted the Florida Department of Health in Marion County to issue a...
I don’t think Ocala has enough in place to handle the growth
I also recently moved to this area for many reasons. I wasn’t aware that transportation is a nightmare, whether you have a car, get an Uber, or wait on a transportation company with handicap access, or the Marion County transit bus. Who really could do a whole lot more for...
First Watch opens at Oaks Mall
First Watch’s Gainesville presence doubled on Monday after the grand opening of the breakfast and brunch chain’s second location at 6483 W Newberry Rd. The new First Watch in front of Oaks Mall comes just a few months after the first Gainesville storefront opened on Archer Road...
ACPS schools and offices closed on Wednesday
Alachua County public schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday and are expected to reopen on Thursday. The post ACPS schools and offices closed on Wednesday appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Alachua County Headquarters Library in Gainesville reopens after power outage
The Alachua County Headquarters Library reopened to the public Tuesday morning after being closed for three weeks due to a power outage . "Power has been restored to the building, and we are looking forward to providing the community with library services at the Headquarters...
North Florida to see inches of snow, cold rain expected locally, and new bill...
Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. While they shovel from a hefty snowfall in the panhandle, we may wake up with a light wintry mix in northern Marion County around sunrise...
13-year-old arrested with gun at Westwood Middle School
A 13-year-old boy was arrested today at Westwood Middle School after a handgun was found in his backpack. The post 13-year-old arrested with gun at Westwood Middle School appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Officials recommend staying off roads tomorrow morning if possible, preparing for power outages
Alachua County Emergency Management is advising that the risks of freezing rain and possibly even very light snow flurries have increased for Alachua County overnight. The post Officials recommend staying off roads tomorrow morning if possible, preparing for power outages...
Firefighters rescue two dogs from Ocala house fire
OCALA, Florida - Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue saved two dogs from a house fire on Pecan Drive Sunday afternoon. The blaze was reported after a home monitoring service detected smoke alarms going off, according to a statement from Marion County Fire Rescue.Silver...
Northeast Florida inland counties issue warnings as residents prepare for severe winter weather
Extreme cold temperatures will sweep through Florida over the next few days, bringing ice and the potential for snow to parts of the region. Western Northeast Florida counties like Baker, Bradford and Columbia are expected to face the most severe conditions locally. Residents...