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Stay safe: Beryl kicks up surf, possible life-threatening rip currents on Florida coast
Beryl may not hit Florida, but it may make swimming off the coast even more dangerous than it already is. Forecasters warn that while Beryl has weakened to tropical storm status and is heading toward Texas, it is expected to intensify again into a hurricane soon after it crosses the Yucatan Peninsula on...
National Hurricane Center gives update on Beryl, expected impacts from Florida to Texas
The National Hurricane Center on Friday morning (July 5) issued a morning update on YouTube, outlining the latest predictions for Hurricane Beryl as it moves across the Yucatan Peninsula and heads toward the Gulf of Mexico. While Beryl is expected to weaken as it makes its way across the peninsula,...
Winning $250K Lottery ticket sold at Florida Publix
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A winning Lottery ticket worth $250,000 was sold at a Publix in Florida on Wednesday, Lottery officials confirmed. The winning Double Play Lotto ticket was purchased at a Publix in Kissimmee. Check your tickets! Winning $214 million Powerball ticket sold at Miami Shores Publix. NOW PLAYING.
73-year-old woman arrested after allegedly pulling knife during argument
A 73-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife during an argument. Hattie Singleton of Wildwood was taken into custody on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday night by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to her home after she allegedly...
Out-of-staters in speeding SUV nabbed with marijuana and fake IDs
Two out-of-staters in a speeding sport utility vehicle were nabbed with marijuana and fake IDs after a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County. Alvin Mack, 23, of Charlotte, N.C., was driving the black Chevy SUV at 91 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday southbound on I-75 near Sumterville, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The SUV accelerated to 120 mph before Mack eventually pulled over.
Bay Area organizations work to clean up thousands of pounds of trash left behind on Fourth of July
TAMPA - There's a lot to clean up after a holiday like the Fourth of July, from the remnants of fireworks to the trash from large gatherings, and organizations across the Tampa Bay area spent their day Friday keeping our beaches beautiful. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful volunteers were ready with...
City seeking direction from Christian legal group on ‘unconstitutional’ prayer vigil
The Ocala City Council is looking for direction from a Christian legal organization as it continues to navigate a 2014 lawsuit over a prayer vigil that was deemed “unconstitutional.”. On Tuesday, July 2, City Attorney William Sexton provided a brief update on the lawsuit, which was filed by Art...
Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Legacy View Church is hosting a Back to School event on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church officials said school age children will receive a backpack with school supplies, a haircut and a meal. The event will be held in an open space across the street from Donovan's Barbershop at 1715 W. Silver Springs Blvd. For more information or to make a donation, call Deacon Gary Thornton at (407) 879-1038 or Prophetess Danielle Wiggins at (352) 292-5703. This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Ocala fire station closes due to ‘air quality’ concerns, firefighters move temporarily
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Firefighters at one station in Ocala are packing up after concerns were raised about the air quality in the building. Officials say Ocala Fire Rescue Station 4, 3300 S.W. 20th St., will be closed until air quality test results are returned. The tests were ordered after concerns about condensation inside the building were reported.
Marion firefighter wounded while battling Ocala house fire
A Marion County firefighter was hospitalized on Thursday evening after sustaining an injury while battling a two-alarm house fire in north Ocala. According to Marion County Fire Rescue, shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, MCFR units were dispatched to the 10200 block of N U.S. Highway 441 in Ocala after receiving multiple reports that a home in the area was engulfed in flames.
Couple shares home purchase battle, says it's a top concern for Hispanic voters
TAMPA, Fla. — Becoming a homeowner is a dream for many, but over the past several years it is becoming an unattainable dream for residents. And it’s one of the top priorities for Hispanic voters leading up to this election. As part of the Latino vote briefing series,...
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