Both crashes are currently under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Two men died in crashes in West Volusia County on Sunday, including a motorcycle rider from Ocala, the Florida Highway ...

The free Ocala Star-Banner app, available in stores via Apple and Google Play, brings you local news more conveniently than ever before. From sports to government to business, including push ...

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has been charged with bribery and tax evasion by federal prosecutors. The 17-page indictment identifies three unnamed nonprofits and two of Ford's ...

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. to be restricted from sponsoring grants. Harris cited the need to preserve the integrity of the grant-making process and ...

MIAMI — "Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it. The bill the governor signed ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, as the state's new Attorney General. Uthmeier, known for his conservative stances, previously served as DeSantis ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills increasing penalties for illegal immigration. The bills were a point of contention between DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders, but a ...

Florida law permits individuals over 21 years old to ride motorcycles without helmets if they have insurance with at least $10,000 in medical coverage for motorcycle injuries. Motorcycle riders ...

Florida football coach Billy Napier has another assistant coach position to fill on his coaching staff. According to 247Sports' Matt Zenitz on X (formerly Twitter), Napier and the Gators are ...

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Florida basketball senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. was named as one of 30 players to the Naismith Trophy Midseason Team. Clayton is leading the No. 3 Florida Gators in scoring (17.5 ppg) and ...