New Villager gets hole-in-one after reconnecting with golf
Villager Daniel Hinman got a hole-in-one on Tuesday, April 28 at the Chula Vista Executive Golf Course. He recently move to The Villages and decided it was time to reconnect with golfing after receiving a set of starter clubs in February from his wife for his birthday. It’d been more than 35 years since he’d golfed, other than sporadically and when time...
Central Florida teacher found in hotel with meth after disappearance, police say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An elementary school teacher was arrested on Friday after being caught with drugs following a well-being check, according to the Titusville Police Department. In a release, police said the school district had been trying to find the teacher — identified as Teresa Mancini, 52 —...
New spa revitalizes shuttered space in Ocala
A luxury spa and hair lounge has brought new life to a formerly shuttered space in northwest Ocala. On Wednesday, April 29, Blō Hair Lounge held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration at its new facility, which is located at 3900 NW Blitchton Road in Ocala. Owned and operated...
Mini-van driver arrested after leaving Circle K in The Villages
A Lady Lake man was arrested for driving with a suspended license after crossing several lines on the way out of Circle K. A deputy watched as a silver Kia minivan left the parking lot of Circle K, located at 1527 Buenos Aires Blvd., The Villages, at 10 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. As the driver...
Bomb threat sparked code red lockdown at Ocala high school, police say
OCALA, Fla. – An Ocala high school was forced to lock down on Friday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported, though no bomb was ultimately found, according to the police department. In a release, police said that the anonymous threat was made to Westport High School, prompting the...
Mellow Mushroom Rolls Out New Salads, Drinks at Ocala-Area Location
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Mellow Mushroom has introduced a major menu update featuring new salads and an expanded beverage program, now available at locations nationwide, including in Ocala. The Atlanta-based pizza chain announced the rollout began April 28, marking what the company calls its largest menu update to date.
Florida fishing hurt by drought: ‘It’s going to take a hurricane to get this...
LEESBURG, Fla. – Austin Sawchuk was prepared to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his Haines Creek fishing charter at the beginning of May. But the water level in the creek he uses for his Monster Bass Fishing Charter is down about 4 feet in some stretches, and other areas barely have a foot of water to sustain the 18-inch draft of his 24...
Disrespected drinker jailed after allegedly shoving girlfriend’s son to the ground
A Wildwood man was arrested for battery after allegedly shoving his girlfriend’s son to the ground due to feeling disrespected. Officers responded to the home of 50-year-old James Wade Cason on Pleasant Dale Drive regarding a domestic disturbance around 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Parent sues Marion district after school bus door strikes child’s head
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the School Board of Marion County, alleging her child was injured when a school bus driver prematurely closed an electric door on the student’s head. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, April 27, by Lisa Buezo on behalf of her minor child,...
Tampa man arrested after driving stolen car to Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies say
A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car in Tampa and driving it to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Ocala. An MCSO deputy was outside of the headquarters at around 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, when he was approached by a man who was later identified as Erik James Drake, according to the arrest report.
