Construction reaches final stages at new South Marion High School ahead of August debut
Construction has reached its final stages at the new South Marion High School as Marion County Public Schools prepares to open the doors of its first new high school campus in over two decades. Recent updates from the district reveal that the massive, 363,000-square-foot facility is rapidly taking shape, with...
These Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down over health violations
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. [RELATED: Over 100 roache
WEC owners buy another 13 acres next to Ocala campus for $1.2 million
The owners of the World Equestrian Center just spent $1.2 million to acquire another multi-acre property next to their campus in Ocala, right next to two separate properties the group acquired in the past five months for $12 million. Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC purchased the 13.4-acre parcel from NW...
Cops identify pedestrian critically injured in crash in The Villages
Police have identified a pedestrian who was critically injured when he was hit by a car in the wee hours Wednesday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 in The Villages. Anthony Heine, 36, of St. Augustine, was “breathing but unresponsive” when he was found by emergency personnel at about 5 a.m. at U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and Wales Plaza, not
Look what they did to us at Hacienda Hills
The Villages tore down the Hacienda Hills Country Club taking away the restaurant and watering hole enjoyed by golfers and the community alike, then replaced it with a pro shop without food and beverage services. Now they want to close the restaurant and bar at Tierra Del Sol Country Club without proposing any ideas an
Villagers’ problem son from Ohio arrested with meth after riding unregistered moped
The problem son of a couple in The Villages was arrested with methamphetamine after he was spotted riding an unregistered moped. A deputy observed 40-year-old Jason Robert Eicher of the Village of Rio Ponderosa as he was riding a black 2026 moped through the parking lot of BJ’s Wholesale Club, located at 135858 NE 86th
Suspicious person with vodka and drugs arrested at postal station in The Villages
A suspicious person with vodka and drugs was arrested at a postal station in The Villages. Deputies went to the De La Vista Postal station at 500 N. Morse Boulevard shortly before 4 p.m. Monday where they found 44-year-old Michael Damerau slumped over on a bench, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County She
Quick-thinking firefighters save home from vehicle fire
Ocala Firefighters quickly contain a vehicle fire, preventing it from spreading to the neighboring house. Swift response keeps property safe.
Sand sculptures, sandcastle playground coming to Ocala event this weekend
Ocala Cultural Arts is bringing the beach to downtown for the first time with the Sand and Sun Festival this weekend, which will feature a sandcastle playground for visitors and large sand sculptors made by professionals. The festival will take place this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 5...
Driver trapped after pickup collides with tree in Ocala
Ocala Police investigate a crash involving a pickup truck and a tree, leaving the driver pinned and injured. Crash remains under investigation.
