Storm Hits North Central Florida | Gainesville News

Thunderstorms slammed North Central Florida on Saturday, leaving thousands without power, trees downed, and at least one home damaged. Ocala fire crews battled for hours to clear debris, restore electricity, and handle dangerous downed lines — even sharing a photo of a tree branch resting ominously on a roof. In Gainesville, blocked intersections including 34th Street near Zion Lutheran Church made travel nearly impossible by 7 PM. Officials are still assessing the damage, with top priorities on power restoration and road safety — a stark reminder of nature’s power and the resilience of communities and first responders working to rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18a46f5a082a4af5