Silver Springs News

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. Screams of horror, along with banging and flailing, provided an odd sort of background "music" as members of the Ocala Jaycees worked behind the scenes on one of their signature community events Friday night.

Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. An unprecedented pair of lightning strikes has severely damaged a storage system used to hold contaminated water at Baseline Landfill, prompting Marion County officials to move quickly to get the unit operating back at full capacity.

Turn onto 12th Street West, and it's clear that this isn't your average neighborhood.

Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:56 a.m. Marion County's "buy local" initiative has made its initial test run - and paid substantial dividends for local companies and taxpayers.

Marion County deputies are hunting for a fake cop who they say is driving around the Silver Springs area with a Crown Victoria.

Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:50 p.m. It seems like the end of the world.

Marion County authorities are warning people to beware of a man impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. "American Idol' finalist Jason Castro, known for his brown dreadlocks and quick smile, is keeping busy.

Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:42 p.m. The top-selling, '80s pop-rock band Starship is scheduled to land at Silver Springs, thus filling the park's "Mystery Band" slot.

Suit charges DeLand bar served teen crash victim Man arrested in NSB stalking case Threats to chief found on infamous Sears bathroom's walls Property values fall If you go WHAT: Black Bear Scenic Byway celebration and ribbon-cutting. WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.

Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. Relief from a record three-day heat wave is on the horizon, with temperatures in the mid-70s - a good 20 degrees cooler than the recent scorchers.

Published: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. It was a sweltering fall afternoon outside the Wal-Mart in Silver Springs, with the heat index nosing into triple digits.

Caleb Andre, 8, a student from Maplewood Elementary School, feeds a giraffe at Silver Springs attraction in March.

One person remains in critical condition after a driver reportedly veered off the shoulder Sunday afternoon near County Road 314A and her vehicle was hit by another car, troopers say.

John Johnson, a public safety officer for Cypress Gardens, had requested his two-week vacation just days before his phone rang Wednesday afternoon with the news: The theme park where he had worked for two years was now closed.

The fate of the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers as sources of drinking water will get a little closer to being sealed this week.

National Parts Depot's 4th Annual All-GM Oktoberfest Show is Saturday October 3rd 2009 at the beautiful Silver Springs Park in Silver Springs, Florida.

As time marches on, world war two veterans are heading out on their final missions.

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Marion County deputies are searching for three suspects who they say robbed a BP store early Thursday morning in Silver Springs.