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Malnourished horses seized from Williston farm by law enforcement
Law enforcement authorities seized four horses, including a 3-month-old colt, from a farm in Williston last week after finding the animals malnourished and in need of medical attention. On Friday, Levy County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 13890 NE 70th Street in Williston in reference to a report of animal...
HERNANDO: Boat Fire Injures Two Near Bayport Park
BAYPORT, FLA- Hernando Fire and Rescue (HCFR) responded to a marine incident Sunday evening near Channel Marker 3 off Bayport Park in the Gulf waters. Two people on a boat sustained burn injuries after the vessel reportedly suffered mechanical problems. HCFR Marine 6 from Hernando Beach reached the disabled vessel,...
Wyomina Park Elementary School students start year-round school year
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -Some students in Marion County are returning to school today, a bit earlier than usual. This comes after Wyomina Park Elementary School was selected for a year-round school pilot program. This was due to low student performance. At first, parents like Lashonta Sallett said they were against...
Road closure at intersection in west Ocala for water main replacement
An intersection in northwest Ocala will be closed beginning Monday as crews work to replace the existing water main. According to a statement issued by the city, construction will begin at the intersection of NW 7th Street and NW 8th Avenue on Monday, July 22. All traffic heading westbound on...
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Hot town, summer in the city
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The band The Lovin Spoonful didn’t sing the lyrics, “Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty” because the summer weather is crisp and cool. (You’re welcome for that earworm.) The National Weather Service says...
Florida Crime Files: Walgreens pharmacist robbed at gunpoint, man accused of stealing steaks at Walmart
FLORIDA - A Lake County Walgreens pharmacist was robbed at gunpoint, a Florida man is accused of stealing four ribeye steaks from Walmart, and a man is accused of tricking an elderly woman at an Ocala Walmart by stealing $3,000 from her. Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files. Lake County...
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon, AAA says
Florida gasoline prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, according to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing. That caused the state average to fall to $3.36 per gallon on Sunday. "Future prices have fallen the past two weeks, to the lowest levels...
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
National Hurricane Center on track for changes to cone of concern. Here's what to expect
The National Hurricane Center's new experimental tropical cyclone forecast cone graphic will be coming out in mid-August, just in time for the peak period of hurricane season. The new cone will add tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for interior counties in the path of the storm. The current cone displays watches...
Advocates respond to state encampment ban, citing a lack of housing for rise in homeless Floridians
On Oct. 1, a Florida law banning counties and municipalities from allowing people to regularly sleep or camp on public property will take effect. Dawn Gilman, the CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville, spoke Friday on The Florida Roundup about the law and efforts to help Floridians who don’t have housing.
Florida Lottery Celebrates Multiple Winners as Luck Strikes in Broward and Summerfield
The Florida Lottery has brought fortune to a few lucky ticket holders this summer, with significant winnings reported in Broward and Summerfield. A Fantasy 5 game ticket, purchased at a Coconut Creek Walmart, hit a jackpot worth a handsome $101,996 yesterday night. The winning digits were 5, 6, 12, 15, and 22, as The Miami Herald reported.
Florida Highway Patrol leads 'Best Looking Cruiser;' Voting still going
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida state troopers want the whole country to know they patrol the roads in the most stylish cruisers around, and they need everyone’s help to do it. In the American Association of State Troopers’ poll of which state has the best-looking vehicles, Florida is...
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