Trespasser causes disturbance during unwanted return to Leesburg motel
A Leesburg woman was arrested for trespassing at Candlelight Motel after an officer found her causing a disturbance outside of a room. An officer responded to Candelight Motel, located at 1306 S 14th St., regarding 43-year-old Stephanie Lynn Armstrong causing a disturbance at a room around 6 a.m. Saturday, according...
Resident given seven days to pressure wash mold from driveway in Village of DeLuna
A Villager has been given seven days to pressure wash mold from his driveway. The home of Eric Berg at 3423 Melissa Lane in the Village of DeLuna was the subject of a public hearing Monday at the District Office at Brownwood. On Oct. 1, a complaint was received about...
Smarter approach to landscaping could end turf war in The Villages
The ongoing “Turf War” over landscaping rules is no longer just about appearances—it is about practicality, sustainability, and fairness. Florida’s climate, particularly in regions such as The Villages, makes natural grass increasingly difficult to maintain. Recurring fungal diseases such as brown patch and dollar...
Wildwood man allegedly points gun and threatens to kill girlfriend
A Wildwood man allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her. Tyler Lucas Coffman, 27, who lives in the Inspire Homes development, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and battery following his arrest Tuesday by Wildwood police. The girlfriend went...
224-acre Ocala horse farm with history of Kentucky Derby winners sold for $6.5 million
A massive horse training facility in northwest Marion County that has produced multiple Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners was sold for $6.5 million. Marion County Clerk of Court records show that Watching Park Farm, located at 14840 W State Road 40, was sold for $6.5 million to D & B Scanlon Holdings, LLC, on...
Seeking safer routes to schools
How safe is your child while walking to and from their school or bus stop? According to Kevin Christian, the public relations director for Marion County Public Schools, there are 2,375 bus stops daily in the district. “About 23,000 of our 46,000 plus students ride the school bus on a daily basis,” he noted in […] ...
Popular Red Lobster in Marion County received administrative complaint after health violations
Health inspectors in Florida have recommended an administrative complaint against a Red Lobster restaurant in Marion County following a Jan. 8 inspection that discovered 10 violations, including four high-priority infractions.
Ocala TD Bank robber stabs former cellmate in jail for ‘snitching,’ homosexual advances, deputies...
A Marion County Jail inmate, who was taken into custody last year following an Ocala bank robbery, is facing an attempted murder charge after he confessed to stabbing his former cellmate for “snitching” and making homosexual advances. Randall Lee Williford, 38, was initially placed under arrest and booked...
2 ousted Marion County Fire Rescue workers file grievances against county
As they said they would, two former Marion County Fire Rescue employees who were ousted after a violent hazing incident at a fire station have filed grievances against the county. Pursuant to a public records request, county officials provided the Star-Banner with a copy of the grievances. Victor Payette and...
Villager with too much junk now in trouble for unauthorized storage shed
A Villager who got in trouble last year for having too much junk at his home is now in trouble for putting up an unauthorized storage shed on his property. The home of Harold Crume at 709 Megan Circle on the Historic Side of The Villages was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Monday at the District Office at...
