Villagers’ daughter living in Middleton facing additional theft charges
A Middleton woman is facing additional theft charges following her arrest earlier this month after allegedly stealing a woman’s patio bench. Nicole Ann Moldenhauer, 26, who lives in a home owned by her parents in the family section of The Villages near The Villages Charter School, is facing charges she stole potted...
Ocala celebrates expanded skate park grand opening featuring skating legend Rodney Mullen
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala officially opened its newly expanded skate park over the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors from across Florida for a day of skating, competitions and a headline appearance by skateboarding pioneer Rodney Mullen. Crowds packed the park from late morning through the afternoon, with live...
Deputies helping man stranded on U.S. 301 discover he’s in possession of meth
A Wildwood man was arrested on drug charges when deputies found him stranded on the roadside with methamphetamine and several pipes. Deputies spotted a white van sitting on the side of U.S. 301 and County Road 656 in Webster at 1 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office....
Florida Woman Arrested After Authorities Say She Sold Properties Across the Country That She...
FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA — A woman has been arrested after investigators uncovered a scheme in which she allegedly sold properties she did not own, including homes located in Central Florida. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect is accused of listing and selling properties across the country...
Late-Night Hawthorne Head-On Crash Leaves Local Woman Dead, Teen Fighting For Life
A late-night collision just west of Hawthorne’s city limits left a local woman dead and an 18-year-old man clinging to life early Saturday, after what troopers describe as an offset head-on crash on County Road 2082. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:20 a.m. when a pickup truck...
🐶 Playful, Loyal & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Ocala
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Ocala, FL are waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.
Wire 3 wants to buy the city’s Ocala Fiber Network for $35 million
Wire 3 CEO Jai Ramachandran has approached the city of Ocala about purchasing the Ocala Fiber Network for $35 million. Two elected city officials say the proposal is too early to consider, since an outside company is currently completing an evaluation of OFN and the city awaits the results. From interviews and...
Man arrested after dumping 44,000 pounds of concrete in Citra
CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say Michael Sumpter was arrested for illegally dumping more than 44,000 pounds of concrete in Citra. He turned himself in at the jail Wednesday and posted bond the same day. This is at least the fifth felony littering arrest in Marion...
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O bringing comedy tour to Ocala
A “Jackass” and stuntman legend will bring his all-new, “Crash & Burn Tour” to the heart of Ocala later this year. World-renowned performer Steve-O, who was born Stephen Glover, will host two separate shows at the Marion Theatre (50 S Magnolia Avenue) on Thursday, July 16. The first performance is scheduled for 6...
The Villages needs to get loud obnoxious protesters under control
I understand that people have a right to protest, but these loud, inconsiderate obnoxious screaming groups need some control. I live in the Morse Boulevard, Stillwater area. I can’t sit in my yard or cook out when they do this. Can’t they be directed to Buena Vista Boulevard?
