Drivers curse at my Street Legal Golf Cart because they don’t know the law
I’ve been driving my Street Legal Golf Cart for 16 years here in The Villages. In all the years I’ve been driving this golf cart I’ve had maybe a dozens of folks driving their cars mainly at intersections tell me that I’m not allowed to cross that intersection and should move to the cart path. However, this winter...
Leesburg woman lands in jail after violent attack over missing cellphone
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking her child’s father over a missing cellphone. Emily Rose Reynolds, 26, began to argue with her child’s father about the whereabouts of her cellphone at 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Central Florida to see scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain possible
Scattered thunderstorms expected in Central Florida this afternoon. Heavy rain, wind gusts, and lightning possible. High temperatures to continue rising.
Ohio man apprehended after allegedly head-butting man at home in The Villages
An Ohio man with a history of violence had been apprehended after reportedly headbutting a 70-year-old man at his house in The Villages. Jason Robert Eicher, 39, was detained on Wednesday and charged with violence. Eicher, whose parents live in the Village of Rio Ponderosa, was involved in an incident...
Marion County Pets: Jack, Thumbelina, and Crete
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes. Jack is a two-year-old dog with plenty of spark in his eyes, showing not even a little hair loss will stop him. Thumbelina is a 12-year-old social...
Plan Your Ghost Town Road Trip To Gaiter, Florida
You’ll find Gaiter’s weathered remnants off Route 200 in Marion County, accessible via a narrow dirt entrance into a private hunting preserve near Cedar Grove Methodist Church. The journey requires a capable vehicle, proper permissions, and respect for seasonal restrictions, but rewards you with pioneer cemetery...
Villager arrested in SWAT standoff defaults on mortgage at father’s home
A Villager arrested in a SWAT standoff last year has defaulted on the mortgage at her father’s home. Jana Stafinsky, 53, continues to be held without bond following the nearly five-hour standoff Nov. 20 at her home at 2186 Broxton Place in the Village of Ashland. Her father purchased...
Aerial photos show Marion County’s new animal shelter in final stages
New aerial photography reveals that construction is entering its final stages for the new Marion County Animal Shelter in Ocala, with a grand opening now on the horizon later this year. According to a brief update from Marion County officials, work at the site is being finalized as crews prepare...
352Eats: Sweet Jane’s Candy Store Handcrafted and Nostalgic Treats
SILVER SPRINGS, FL (352today.com) – Silver Springs is home to the Wilderness RV Resort at 2771 NE 102nd Avenue Rd., Ocala on highway 40. The resort is home to Jan’s Riverside Café, three RV lots, activities and recreational spots in Florida parks, including Silver Springs State Park, Ocala National Forest, Cross...
Ocala Man Sentenced for Jewelry Robbery at Paddock Mall
An Ocala man was sentenced for a double robbery at a local retail store and a local jewelry business located at the Paddock Mall. The post Ocala Man Sentenced for Jewelry Robbery at Paddock Mall appeared first on West Orlando News .

















