Cartel Suspects Arrested, Fentanyl Worth $4.5 Million Seized in Central Florida
Eight cartel suspects were recently arrested and 64 pounds of fentanyl worth $4.5 million seized in two separate Central Florida fentanyl drug trafficking investigations. It was the largest seizure in Polk County’s history according to local law enforcement. Two separate multi-agency undercover investigations into...
Central Florida Deputy Resigned after Arrest for Stealing Cash during Traffic Stop
A Central Florida deputy recently resigned after his arrested for stealing cash during a traffic stop. The traffic enforcement deputy from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office resigned upon being arrested for petit theft. Had he not resigned, his employment with the agency would have been terminated, according to the...
St. Petersburg Man Pleads Guilty To CSAM And Attempted Enticement
David Araujo faces decades in federal prison following a multi-agency investigation that began with an online sting operation. David Araujo, a 57-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, has pleaded guilty to serious federal charges including the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the attempted...
Suspected drunk driver crashes through bush and slips out of cuffs when arrested
A Leesburg woman was arrested after crashing through a bush on the way to get gas and slipping out of handcuffs when caught. An officer responded to a traffic crash involving 22-year-old Jenesy Hernandez at North 14th Street and West North Boulevard at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the...
This Enormous Flea Market In Florida Is A Labyrinth Of Rare Treasures Waiting To...
Ever wondered what it would feel like to get lost in a maze made entirely of fascinating objects?. The Market of Marion in Belleview, Florida transforms that daydream into reality, creating an indoor wonderland where every turn reveals something unexpected. This isn’t just another weekend flea market where you might...
Ocala Man Receives Two-And-A-Half Decades Behind Bars After Guilty Plea In Federal Court
Ocala Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking. An Ocala man will serve 25 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber sentenced Johnardo Davis, 42, after he pleaded guilty to distributing and...
Leesburg teen dies after vehicles collide on S.R. 44 near Volusia County
Around 4:10 a.m. Saturday on State Road 44 , two vehicles collided about two miles west of the Volusia County line, leaving a Leesburg teen dead and four others with serious injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol said in a press release that it's not clear yet what caused the collision. The crash is still under...
Ocala restaurant sued by former waiter over alleged age discrimination
A former waiter has sued an Ocala restaurant over alleged age discrimination, saying management regularly gave him fewer tables than his younger colleagues and that they refused to allow him to work after he returned from an injury. Dante Theodore Ferrigno filed the lawsuit against Remington’s Prime Ocala, LLC, in...
Eastern bluebird feeding family at new home in The Villages
This beautiful female eastern bluebird delivered dinner to her babies in their new home here in The Villages! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!
What’s New in Florida Schools for the 2025–26 School Year
Families across Central Florida will notice several important updates in how schools operate, how students learn, and how schools ensure safety and equity during the 2025–26 academic year.
