Crash on I-75 near Micanopy causes lane closures Friday afternoon
MICANOPY, Fla. (WCJB) - Traffic has returned to normal on Interstate 75 near Micanopy after a crash Friday afternoon shut down travel lanes. First responders arrived around 3:30 p.m. Friday in the area of mile marker 376. The Florida Highway Patrol reported injuries in the crash. An official report with...
40-acre farm in west Marion County sells for $1.2 million
A 40-acre farm in the west part of Marion County was just sold for $1.2 million on the same day that another large farm was sold in Ocala for a similar amount. Katherine M. Markwich sold the property to Gregory B. Kite and Renee R. Rains for $1,200,000 on June 22, according to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk
Morriston man, 71, dies in single-vehicle accident on County Road 326 in Levy County
A 71-year-old Morriston man died on Friday night when his pickup truck failed to negotiate a right curve on County Road 326 in Levy County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the man was traveling west on CR 326 at 8:10 p.m. when he drove off the road on a curve and continued into the tree line, where
‘Keeping it simple,’ Tiffin Box owner opening chicken spot in Tallahassee
Earlier this month, we told you the heartbreaking news that the fast-casual Indian restaurant at 799 W. Gaines St., Tiffin Box, was closed for good. But former owner Anesh Bodasing isn't letting it keep him down. In fact, he's whipping up a whole new concept he and his new business partner feel will better suit the pal
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple Issues Reported on I-75 in Northern Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – We have received reports of at least two issues on I-75 north of Ocala in Marion County. One Florida Highway Patrol report from approximately 1:06 p.m. says there’s a vehicle fire on northbound I-75 at mile marker 365 near Reddick and advises motorists to use caution.
Gainesville, Newberry restaurants take donations after earthquakes in Venezuela
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Wednesday, Venezuela was hit with back-to-back earthquakes causing an abundance of damage. Over 900 people have died and more than 3,000 are injured. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes shocked the region, leaving buildings collapsed and locals running into the streets. A restaurant in G
Alachua man charged with child neglect
Trevor Maurice Wooden Jr., 35, was arrested early this morning for allegedly failing to secure a three-year-old child in his vehicle while intoxicated. The post Alachua man charged with child neglect appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Marion County unveils new monument honoring Revolutionary War hero who county is named after
A new monument honoring General Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War hero known as “The Swamp Fox” and the namesake of Marion County, has been officially unveiled at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. The dedication ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 23. Sponsored by the Ocala Chapter of...
HCA Hospital North Florida Hospital shifts to volunteer pastoral care
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital will discontinue providing its own in-house pastoral and spiritual chaplains, instead transitioning to a volunteer-based model. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital confirmed the change in a June 24 email to The Sun. "We recognize how important spiritual care can be during a hospital st
‘Rolled back a little’: Ocala man arrested after allegedly ramming vehicle, fleeing scene
A 34-year-old Ocala man is facing several felony charges after he allegedly reversed his pickup truck into another vehicle and fled the scene during a road rage incident. The incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, June 18, near the intersection of SW 49th Avenue and SW 112th Street in Ocala. A male victim was dr

















