Facts about cicadas for those who are overly dramatic
There is a lot of misinformation being spread through social media about the "invasion of cicadas." Many of the posts have been written by...
Red Lobster closing many locations, including several in Florida
Leesburg - Red Lobster announced it is closing several locations across the United States this week after it announced weeks ago the company was...
Lecanto High School teacher arrested, sent sexual text messages, threatened to kill student
Lecanto, Florida -- On May 21, 2021, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to a Lecanto High School teacher sending...
UF bans “Gator Bait” cheer, use of jail inmates for farm labor
In what many are citing as a ridiculous move, UF President Kent Fuchs announced Thursday that the university will stop using the Gator Bait cheer (If...
Dog was skin and bones, two charged with felony animal cruelty
Dunnellon, Florida -- Two Dunnellon residents were arrested after authorities were notified that a dog had been chained to a trailer for months with...
Florida now allowing veterans to be teachers without any experience or teaching certificate
Florida -- On July 1, a new law went into effect that allows for military veterans to teach in a Florida classroom even if...
Citrus County schools were placed on brief lockdown
At approximately 10:01 a.m, Crystal River Primary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High School were on lockdown due to off-campus criminal activity.
The Citrus...
Ocala Fire Chief terminated, Ass. City Manager accused of dirty politics, questions unanswered
Ocala -- Ocala Fire Chief Shane Alexander was terminated from his position with the City of Ocala.
The letter of termination drafted by Assistant City...
Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone that as the berries come to fruit to follow the laws of Florida.
According...
After 13 days, drunk driver leaves hospital, arrested
Two troopers were injured Monday, April 6, after their cruiser, a 2014 Dodge charger, was struck while doing traffic control on I-75.
A marked Florida...