Judge’s law enforcement status prompts paperwork shuffle at Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Circuit Judge Timothy McCourt recently found himself navigating a tangled administrative web regarding his past employment with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) after state records indicated his law enforcement certification remained active while he served as a judge. The Florida Constitution generally...
LifeStream patient attacked elderly doctor when told she cannot leave or transfer
A Coleman woman was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking an elderly doctor who refused to let her leave LifeStream. An officer responded to LifeStream Behavioral Center, located at 2020 Tally Rd., for a battery involving 25-year-old Emily Rose Carlson at 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, according to an arrest...
Estate in exclusive Dunnellon neighborhood sells for $2.1 million
A custom estate that was originally built as a personal residence for the creator of the Bel-Lago community has changed hands for $2.1 million, marking a significant appreciation in value for the property over the last several years. David and Kristina Devol purchased the home from Timothy and Vicki Yeatman...
Firecrackers or pickleball? Noise complaints spark debate in The Villages
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – The rapid “pop” of pickleball paddles — a signature sound of one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports — is now at the center of a growing dispute in The Villages. Hundreds of residents have signed a petition asking for noise...
Meth found in Michael Kors purse during burglary investigation
A Summerfield woman was arrested after methamphetamine was found in her purse during a burglary investigation. Deputies were investigating a possible burglary on Southeast 91st Court in Summerfield when they got permission to search 38-year-old Kellie Lynne Henry’s blue Mercury Mariner for possible stolen items...
I believe the traffic problems in Ocala can’t be fixed with one big idea.
I appreciate the frustration behind Mr. Comptois’ letter because he’s right about one thing. Ocala’s traffic problems aren’t going away on their own. But calling for a subway system in a city our size just isn’t feasible. Subways require enormous population density, billions in excavation and engineering, and a...
Enraged woman allegedly attacks ex-gal pal at new Walmart in The Villages
An enraged woman allegedly attacked her ex-gal pal at the new Walmart in The Villages. Bryana Alease DeSheers, 23, of Ocala, was reportedly furious when she saw that her ex-girlfriend posted a video on social media showing her wearing DeSheers’ glasses, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Ocala Tractor Offers Summer Equipment Sale
Ocala Tractor LLC is holding a summer sale on TYM Series 2, 3, and 4 tractors at its location, 5841 N. US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34475. Equipment prices start at $397 per month for the T2515H (stock #T000185) and include:
Convicted shoplifter arrested after unwelcome return to Walmart in The Villages
A woman previously convicted of shoplifting at the Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Village was arrested after an unwelcome return to the store. Yasmeen Monique Reyes, 31, of Summerfield was spotted standing near the entrance of the store at 1 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County...
Our standards really seem to be deteriorating at town squares
We seldom go to the town squares any more, unless we have visitors in town. We had visitors in town this past week, so we went to the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Big mistake. The drinking, shameful outfits, profane language and overall rude behavior was embarrassing, particularly because we had out-of-town guests.
