Orlando weather: Rain chances increasing for Central Florida this week
ORLANDO, Fla. - It's a warm and muggy start to the day across Central Florida with a few isolated downpours near the coast. We'll heat things up throughout this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s along the coast, the low 90s inland, and the mid 90s near and along the I-75 corridor.
Marion officials reviewing aqua cremation site at former VFW for dead pets, small livestock
A proposal to convert a former VFW post in Reddick into an eco-friendly “aquamation” facility that would use alkaline hydrolysis to cremate deceased domestic animals and small livestock is heading to the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission for review next week. Paula Dempsey and Ted Stone have...
Owners of Ocala development seeking increase in homes, pickleball courts
A developer is returning to Marion County officials to seek approval to expand the number of homes and modify the layout of a previously approved subdivision in northeast Ocala. The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission will review a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment request for the Woodridge Place commun
The weather pattern is about to change in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Drought-busting rain is on the table later this week in Central Florida as deep tropical moisture surges into the Sunshine State. Scattered storm chances go up slightly Tuesday with more storms firing up in the afternoon. Rain chances will be at 40% with the rain favoring west Central Florida.
Family visiting Central Florida says dog died after attack
What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family. Susan Lawson says her 11-year-old golden retriever, Brodie, died after being attacked by another dog.
Lightning strike leaves Ocala family without water for days
OCALA, Fla. – A Central Florida man says a lightning strike left a trail of damage across his Ocala property over the holiday weekend. Larry Mull says the strike ripped apart a shed, destroyed his water pump and filter system, and left his home without running water for days.
I believe Ocala is at a crossroads between rapid development and natural preservation
The divergent tale of two cities. One, a gentrified country setting of elegance and charm, comprised of farmland, agriculture, pastoral settings, rolling hills, rowed with live oak trees, sparkling water, and an eco-system that gave Ocala its unique character, and the moniker “Horse Capital of the World.”. The other...
Local Veterans Return WWII Hero’s Shadow Box After Thrift Store Rescue
What almost became just another discarded thrift store item has turned into a mission led by local veterans determined to honor the memory of a decorated U.S. Army soldier. The shadow box belonging to 1st Sgt. John H. Rose Jr., a World War II veteran who served in the United States Army’s 260th Combat Engineers from 19
Contracted nurse at Ocala hospital arrested for stealing coworker’s engagement ring
A 25-year-old contracted nurse was arrested earlier this month after she allegedly stole another nurse’s engagement ring from a drawer at an Ocala hospital. The incident reportedly occurred at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on Monday, April 20. On that date, at around 5:40 p.m., the nurse/victim was in a room located on th
Central Florida Drug Dealer Sentenced for Trafficking
A Central Florida drug dealer was sentenced for trafficking. The post Central Florida Drug Dealer Sentenced for Trafficking appeared first on West Orlando News .
