Feeding alligators is illegal and dangerous
It’s fun to walk the boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing and get a look at an alligator. It’s awfully tempting to feed the alligators. Don’t do it. For your safety as well as the sake of the alligators. Fed animals may abandon their natural, healthy diet, become...
Out-of-State Man Arrested in Central Florida for Threats to Internet Personality
An out-of-state man was arrested in Central Florida for threats to a well-known internet personality. The post Out-of-State Man Arrested in Central Florida for Threats to Internet Personality appeared first on West Orlando News .
White Castle skips past Marion County again, announces plans to expand in St. Johns
For the second time in the past year, White Castle has announced that it will open a new location within 50 miles of Marion County. The fast-food chain confirmed the news in a brief announcement on Friday morning, stating that another castle is coming to the Sunshine State. The new restaurant is planned for St. Augustine.
Man Stabbed to Death in Central Florida
A man was recently stabbed to death in Central Florida and the suspect was arrested. The post Man Stabbed to Death in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Over $113 million spent on horses during Ocala Breeders’ 4-day sale
Over 600 horses were sold for $113 million during the four-day Ocala Breeders’ Sales event this week, including seven that each broke the $1 million mark and one that broke the $10 million mark. The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year Olds in Training Sale, which took place from Tuesday,...
The Villages Health comes to an end as CenterWell rebranding begins
The era of The Villages Health has officially come to an end as the CenterWell Senior Primary Care rebranding has begun here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. The signs at the various clinics throughout The Villages are expected to be changed out this month and next month. Last year, the...
WATCH REPLAY: 250 Space Coast Military Enlistees Take Oath During Ceremony at Viera High...
WATCH: One of the largest military enlistment ceremonies in Central Florida took place Friday evening as Brevard Public Schools hosted the 2026 Military Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast at Viera High School Stadium. WATCH: One of the largest military enlistment ceremonies in Central Florida took place Friday evening as...
Driver with numerous suspensions arrested in The Villages
A driver with numerous suspensions of his license was arrested in The Villages. Manuel Estrada Hernandez, 50, of Lady Lake, was driving a white SUV at about 11 a.m. Friday northbound on Blackthorne Terrace when he ran a stop sign at the intersection with County Road 466, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy followed Hernandez and stopped...
Snowbird’s golf cart crash death fails to get officials to budge on Morse Boulevard
A snowbird’s death in a golf cart crash this past month has failed to persuade officials to budge on Morse Boulevard. This past week, Sumter County commissioners threw up their hands and declared they are done trying to solve traffic problems on Morse Boulevard north of County Road 466. The decision came after the Amenity Authority Committee refused to tap its $7 million in...
Cold front to bring a few showers on Sunday and temperature changes to kick...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for some changes in the weather this weekend, Central Florida! A cold front is on the move and expected to sweep through the area on Sunday. The front, which has been moving across the Midwest, is forecast to weaken before reaching the region but could still bring a few scattered showers and isolated storms throughout the afternoon.

















