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07/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the Sanibel Tomato Pickers baseball team, named after the Island’s most famous crop, was the pride of the young community? In 1910, the team’s historical milestone came when they captured the Caloosahatchee Valley Baseball Championship (1910 Team Pictured).

One standout player was Will Reed, who served as the Sanibel Postmaster for 40 years. Another player, Pete Jenny, had his life forever changed when he hit another player in the head with a ball. Thinking that he had killed the man, Jenny fled Sanibel and kept running until he reached Alaska. Forty years later, he learned that the man had just been unconscious. “Uncle Pete” returned to SW Florida, living in a small trailer in Bonita near the Gulf for the rest of his days.

Read more about Pete Jenny's story, along with many others, in "Once Upon the Island Known as Sanibel," co-authored by Betty Anholt and Charles LeBuff.

Photo Credit: Sanibel Public Library

04/06/2026

NEVER FORGOTTEN: Today marks 11 years since we lost someone who touched the lives of so many. Officer Jared Forsyth, a beloved member of the Ocala Police Department, tragically lost his life in the line of duty while participating in fi****ms training.

During the training, a firearm was accidentally discharged and struck Officer Forsyth. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he sadly passed away from his injuries. He was 33 years old.

Jared joined the Ocala Police Department in 2012 and he loved spending time with those he cherished most. He is greatly missed.

Today, we remember Jared’s bravery and sacrifice to keep our community safe. His memory will continue to inspire and guide us.

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01/12/2026

Six Gun Territory

01/12/2026

Silver Springs

01/06/2026

Time to get back to work!

10/22/2025

⚠️🚴🚶The Police Department is conducting high-visibility enforcement operations to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. This initiative will take place now through May 2026, particularly along S. Pine Ave., Silver Springs Blvd., US Hwy 27, and SW College Rd., which have the highest crash rates.

Our goal is to increase awareness, as well as educate on and enforce Florida traffic safety laws. Special attention will be directed toward speeding, blocking crosswalks, failing to obey pedestrian crosswalks, violations of right-of-way, failing to use lights at night—for both vehicles and bicycles—along with any other violations of Florida traffic laws. Many traffic crashes result from these violations and are avoidable.

Let’s all do our part so everyone stays safe!

10/04/2025

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04/20/2025

Downtown Ocala business owners say they have seen a decrease in foot traffic and revenue since the city began construction of its second parking garage, with many asking the city for improved communication...