Marion County bomb scare ends after suspicious package deemed safe
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - A bomb scare at a MIDFLORIDA Credit Union ended after a suspicious package was determined not to be dangerous. Law enforcement responded a little after 5 p.m. to the credit union on North Highway 441, where they evacuated the building. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office...
This 16-Mile Florida Bike Trail Follows An Old Railroad Past A Prairie With Wild...
Ready for a ride where history, wildlife, and easy miles all line up perfectly? The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail glides along a former railroad, carrying you past shady forests and the vast sweep of Paynes Prairie. On the right day, you might spot wild horses and even bison while cruising a silky, low-stress path.
Ocala police captain graduates from FBI National Academy
OCALA, Fla. - An Ocala Police Department captain has just graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia,. Capt. Anthony Vizzini completed the program’s 297th session on March 18. Dig deeper:. The 10-week academy brings together law enforcement leaders from across the United States and around the...
Suspended driver stopped at Circle K tells cops she had places to go
A Wildwood woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being stopped at Circle K. A deputy observed a white Jeep Cherokee driving westbound in Wildwood around 1:40 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A check of the license plate revealed the registered...
The Scenic 1.2-Mile Trail In Florida That Leads To This Gorgeous Hidden Swimming Hole
Florida is known for beaches and busy springs, but what if one of its most refreshing spots felt almost hidden from the rest of the world?. Deep within the state’s wild landscapes, there is a place where the scenery shifts from familiar to something far more untouched. A quiet trail winds through thick greenery, the...
Leesburg man arrested after brutal attack on mother over scrapyard cash
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly headbutting his mother and robbing her over $96 in scrapyard money. The mother of 42-year-old Jason Willis Powell returned to their shared home near Luana Court in Leesburg at 2:40 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. She brought...
2 men apprehended on drug charges after traffic stop in Fruitland Park
An Ocala man and his companion were apprehended on narcotics charges after their vehicle was found to have foil, chopped straws, and fentanyl. An officer stopped 27-year-old Daniel Patrick Simpson, 29-year-old Johnny Shayne Simpson, and a female passenger at Dixie Avenue and Miller Street around 12:35 a.m. Thursday,...
This Florida Cinema Is Nestled Beneath Majestic Oaks and Flowing Spanish Moss
Tucked away in Maitland, Florida, the Enzian Theater is unlike any movie experience you have ever had. Imagine watching a film under a canopy of ancient live oak trees draped with flowing Spanish moss, with a cold drink in hand and great food at your table. This beloved cinema has...
Felon claims he’s never been arrested when caught with two loaded guns in apartment
A Leesburg man with a prior felony conviction was arrested after officers found two loaded firearms in his apartment. Officers responded to the Cypress Oaks apartment complex, located at 336 Sandy Oaks Cir., regarding a disturbance around 2 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police...
You Won’t Believe The Southern Comfort Food Hiding In This Tiny Florida Town
There’s a restaurant in Hawthorne, Florida where you can eat an alligator, and somehow that’s not even the most interesting thing about it. The Yearling Restaurant is tucked away in a corner of the state that most people drive past on their way to somewhere else, which means more gator tail for those of us who know...
