Boil water advisory issued in Bradford County
The notice was issued as a safety precaution following a water main break.
Alachua woman hit by car and killed on CR 241
A 68-year-old Alachua woman was killed this afternoon when she was hit by a car on County Road 241. The post Alachua woman hit by car and killed on CR 241 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
DNA Hit Seals Conviction for Marion County Man in Child-Sex Case
A Marion County jury on Wednesday convicted 61-year-old Terry Franklin Pennington of multiple child-sex offenses after hearing a mix of testimony and forensic evidence. Jurors found him guilty on three counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation. Deputies took him into custody
Gainesville Police Department says an altercation between roommates turned into attempted murder
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - According to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD), a man shot his roommate after an argument in their apartment. On Thursday, Al-Jareau Banks was inside his apartment, when him and his roommate began arguing over food. Banks says he couldn’t find his canned spam, macaroni, and other items.
Florida Police K9 Finds Missing 11-Year-Old in Woods
A Marion County Sheriff's Office K9 tracked and located a missing 11-year-old girl in a wooded area, leading to her safe recovery and reunion with family.
Silver Springs man allegedly punches, chokes female friend in motel room
A 56-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested after he allegedly choked and repeatedly punched a woman in the face at a local motel. On Monday, June 8, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Silver River Inn located on East Silver Springs Boulevard in reference to a reported battery incident.
Parents, teachers among 58 arrested in child predator sting, ‘Operation Bad Habits’: MCSO
OCALA, Fla. (CBS12) — Fifty-eight suspected child predators were arrested after a five-day undercover operation in Marion County in which investigators posed as children as young as 7 online, Florida authorities said. The suspects allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conversations and arranged meetings despite being
Florida sheriff blows up at reporter during press conference
OCALA, Fla. (WFLA) — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods snapped at a reporter during a press conference on Thursday about a recent operation his agency spearheaded. Woods, who was joined by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze, was speaking about the results of a child pr
352 TOP WEEKEND EVENT PICKS JUNE 12-14: Food, Markets and Gatherings
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – This weekend will play host to plenty of delectable foods, live music and unique events. Enjoy outdoor markets, a Bigfoot conference and pickles for a special blend of fun. Here are the top pick events happening in the 352. Whistle Stop Café. What: Try...
Meet River: The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s bald eagle
This week, TV20's Wildlife Wednesday reporter Vinny Mutone introduces us to River, the bald eagle, who offers visitors a chance to meet an iconic American symbol.
