I would love to see Portillo’s come to Marion County
I am a Chicago native who migrated to Florida 7 years ago. Truly, there is no food like Chicago food. I am so excited to see the food industry has finally put a taste of Chicago where I now call home. Portillo’s is my favorite restaurant and I would love...
Lady Lake man lands in jail after syringe found in pocket
A Lady Lake man who an officer recognized from a warrant received another charge for a syringe found in his pocket. An officer spotted 40-year-old David Smart standing in the front yard of 204 College Avenue around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. He...
Second Harvest Food Bank Opens Applications for Free Culinary Training Program
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is now accepting applications for its Culinary Training Program, a no-cost, 16-week continuing education course that equips adults with the skills needed for entry-level positions in the food service industry. Launched in 2013, the program has already graduated more than...
New Beginnings of Central Florida Dedicates Six Transitional Homes for Families in Crisis
On August 27, New Beginnings of Central Florida held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the construction of six newly built transitional homes, marking an important step in the organization’s mission to serve families experiencing homelessness. The homes—collectively known as New Beginnings Village—are located behind...
K-9 finds straw and foil thrown out of window during traffic stop
A man and woman were arrested on drug charges when deputies found fentanyl and paraphernalia in their vehicle during a traffic stop. A deputy saw a white Kia sedan fail to stop behind a posted stop bar in Leesburg around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s...
Mother blames postpartum depression for alleged knife attack on child
A mother is blaming postpartum depression for an alleged knife attack on one of her children. Samantha Root, 34, of Lady Lake, is facing charges of aggravated child abuse and battery following her arrest this past week by Lady Lake police. Root, who has five children in addition to a...
Man pinned to floor after going berserk at local medical office
A man had to be pinned to the floor after going berserk at a local medical office. Adam Michael Goodman, 44, was arrested this past Tuesday at an office at the Rolling Oaks Professional Plaza on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 in Lady Lake. When police arrived on the scene, Goodman was...
Police beat: Updates on Ocala police chase, stabbing victim case, fatal motorcycle crash
A man seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving struck a large wooden utility pole on Aug. 22 in southwest Ocala while fleeing city police officers, made his first appearance in front of a judge. Appearing by Zoom from the county jail, Brandon Antonio Lee Fillmore was supposed to attend first appearance on...
Belleview man seeking forgiveness of $14,756 lien from 148-day jail stay
A Belleview man who spent a total of 148 days in jail in 2012 and 2015 is asking Marion County officials to forgive a $14,756 incarceration lien that has accrued since then, saying he wants to make amends and clean up his past. Hugh M. Rioch will present his request...
Citrus Springs Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at SW 140th Street and State Road...
OCALA, FL. (352 Today). – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SW 140th Street and State Road 200 claimed the life of a male driver from Citrus Springs on this morning at 8:43 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the collision occurred when a westbound...
