Florida horse trainer arrested after alleged abuse caught on video
When a horse hands you its trust, you owe it better than what a Florida trainer is now accused of doing. In Marion County, a man hired to bring along a Paso Fino gelding instead ended up in handcuffs after a witness recorded him punching and kicking the horse, then shared the footage with authorities....
West Central Florida Freeze Warning: Protect Pets and Pipes as Wind Chills Plunge Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, Florida – An arctic chill is gripping west central Florida overnight, bringing wind chills in the teens and prompting urgent freeze warnings across several counties through 9 a.m. Tuesday. According...
Florida Man Sentenced to Four Years After Attempted Late-Night Taco Bell Robbery in Ocala...
Ocala, Florida — A 40-year-old Ocala man has been sentenced to four years in state prison after authorities say he attempted to rob a Taco Bell restaurant late at night by threatening employees with a large rock, causing workers to flee the building. According to the case details shared...
Arrows could help alleviate dangerous traffic situation in The Villages
Saturday morning at 6:45 a.m., I am stopped at the traffic signal on southbound Morse Boulevard at County Road 44. A driver makes a left turn from the eastbound lane on County Road 44 onto the southbound lane of Morse Blvd, the WRONG WAY. The vehicle was now traveling north in the SOUTHBOUND lane. Every vehicle...
Homeless man allegedly burglarizes multiple work trucks and steals equipment
A homeless man in Leesburg was arrested after allegedly breaking into multipe work trucks and stealing their equipment. An officer responded to Precision Off Road and Truck Accessories, located at 1100 S 14th St., regarding a burglary later found to involve 36-year-old Ryan Scott Girdvainis on the morning of Jan. 6,...
Central Florida Woman Attempted Murder-Suicide with 13-Year-Old Victim
A Central Florida woman was charged in an attempted murder-suicide plan involving a 13-year-old victim. The post Central Florida Woman Attempted Murder-Suicide with 13-Year-Old Victim appeared first on West Orlando News .
Man driving without license plate on car arrested with drug paraphernalia
A Weirsdale man driving without a license plate was arrested with drug paraphernalia. An officer stopped 27-year-old Dalton William Smallwood in a Silver SUV at County Road 48 and Urick Street around 10:25 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. His vehicle had no license...
Ocala courts: 11-year prison sentence in DUI manslaughter case
A man has been sentenced to an 11-year prison term and one year of probation after pleading no contest to charges of DUI manslaughter and driving while license is suspended or revoked. Records show James Edward Carter will be credited for 246 days served at the county jail while awaiting resolution of this case. As...
Secondhand Treasures: Thrifting Around Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala’s thrift and resale scene proves that great finds don’t have to come with a high price tag. From curated racks of trendy clothing to shelves filled with unexpected gems, local secondhand shops offer shoppers a chance to save money, shop sustainably and discover pieces with a little...
24 Middleton Opens With a Fresh Take on Neighborhood Dining in The Villages
24 Middleton has opened in Middleton, and its name carries more than one meaning. Jordan McDonough and Jonathan “JT” Tubby are the creative minds behind the new neighborhood bistro in the newest extension of The Villages and are redefining the local hospitality industry. The pair also own the...
