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TIMELINE: Humid conditions follow Sunday thunderstorms
SUNDAY NIGHT: The rain from the storms earlier on this evening will continue to taper off slowly, leaving mostly cloudy skies through the rest of the overnight. Conditions will stay humid with lows in the mid-70s tonight. THE WEEK AHEAD: The heat and humidity continue. Afternoon highs as we look...
Groundbreaking held for Heagy-Burry Boat Ramp project
Shovels hit the soil on Thursday as a groundbreaking was held for the Heagy-Burry Boat Ramp project, after 14 years in the making. The project originally started in October of 2012 but faced setbacks due to funding changes with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). A $2.23 million bid was awarded to BDI Marine Contractors LLC, a Hobe Sound firm, in June to begin construction.
Marion County parks photo contest opens
Marion County Parks and Recreation is launching its new Picture Where you Belong photo contest. The Marion County Parks and Recreation wants to see your best photos from different county parks and facilities. From July 1 through 31, residents can submit a photo or video of each facility weekly. The...
Home sale prices show little change in Florida and Ocala area
The Florida Realtors agents’ association recently released its June 2024 market report, showing that statewide the median single-family home sale price in Florida rose slightly to $427,000, a 1.7% year over year increase, and townhouses and condo median sales price decreased to $324,900, virtually unchanged from June 2023 at $325,000.
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Meteorologists are watching an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Meteorologists for the National Weather Service (NWS) are keeping a close eye on an area of “disturbed weather” in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. Experts from say the system is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave in the next few days....
Appleton Art Museum to host Museum & Me program
The Appleton Art Museum and Museum is hosting the Museum & Me program for pre-K children ages 2-5 on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This program is designed to introduce children to the museum and its unique exhibits. The event will feature story time, a visit to the galleries to view a work of art, and a visit to the Artspace to complete an art activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Jacksonville prosecutors respond to 'spurious allegations' by Shanna Gardner's attorney
It's been over a month since Shanna Gardner's private defense attorney Jose Baez held his own court on the steps of the Duval County Courthouse declaring lies and deception by the lead detectives and prosecutors in her death penalty case. "The actual conduct couldn't be more egregious," Baez said during his nearly half-hour...
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