Multiple injuries reported when truck crashes into school bus on US Highway 301
A commercial truck collided with a stopped Alachua County school bus on US Highway 301 at 7 a.m., seriously injuring the truck driver and causing minor injuries to four children. Emergency responders transported the injured truck driver and children to UF Health Shands Hospital, and northbound lanes on US Highway...
Wildwood commissioner casts rare vote against proclamation
Designed to raise awareness of organizations, issues or events, Wildwood City Commission proclamations are approved routinely. It’s extremely rare for a public official to vote against them. But Wildwood Commissioner Joe Elliott did just that Monday, casting a nay vote against a flood awareness proclamation. Approved...
Pair found passed out with syringes and puncture wounds at park
A pair from Lake County landed behind bars on drug charges when an officer found them passed out with fentanyl in their possession. An officer patrolling Marsh Memorial Park, located at 36545 Yale Retreat Rd., spotted a silver 2004 Ford with the passenger side door open around 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 2, according to...
Unlicensed driver from Mexico stopped on Florida Turnpike
A man from Mexico was arrested for driving without a license after being stopped on the Florida Turnpike without headlights on in the fog. A trooper saw 48-year-old Oswaldo Gonzalez driving a white Ford F-350 on the turnpike in Leesburg around 7:40 a.m. Saturday Feb. 28, according to an arrest report from the Florida...
Marion County Public School Board Work Session Focuses on Discussions, Details and Decisions
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Rezoning and consolidating elementary schools on Marion County’s Northend is hardly a new conversation, and it’s one that’s vitally important. It appears that staff’s recommendation is not to move forward for the 2026-2027 school year. However, it’s all too apparent that change...
Ocala courts: Man accused of killing grandma is competent for trial
A man who authorities say beat his grandmother to death nearly two years ago is ready for trial. Here's what we know about that and other cases recently addressed at the Marion County Judicial Center. State v. Jeremy Lawrence Kendrick Judge: Circuit Judge Steven Rogers. Lawyers: Assistant State Attorney Adam Smith...
Hall of Fame skater coming to Marion County
Rodney Mullen won his first world skateboard championship at the age of 14 and over the following decade won 34 out of 35 freestyle contests, establishing the most successful competitive run in the history of the sport, according to his website. He is widely considered the most influential street-skater in the...
Ocala strawberry festival brings crowds, community support and a path to homeownership
OCALA — A steady stream of families moved through the McPherson Complex on Saturday with strawberry treats, shaved ice and lemonade in hand as live music carried across the festival grounds and children crowded the petting zoo and BMX show. The 12th annual Ocala strawberry festival, hosted by Habitat...
Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder in Lady Lake Altercation
LADY LAKE, FL (352today.com) – The Lady Lake Police Department has charged a man with attempted murder and aggravated battery following a stabbing that occurred Friday evening near Veterans Memorial Park in The Villages. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office notified the Lady Lake Department...
Dancing date at Spanish Springs apparently fueled jealous stabbing in The Villages
A dancing date appears to have fueled a jealous stabbing in The Villages. William Tyler Warren, 42, is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery following the stabbing that occurred Saturday evening near Veterans Memorial Park in The Villages. Warren is accused of stabbing a 39-year-old man who had...
