Villager dies as result of crash prompted by medical episode
An 88-year-old Villager has died as the result of a crash that was prompted by a medical episode. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed on Tuesday morning that the resident of the Village of Tierra Del Sol South died at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. He had been driving a dark-colored...
Therapist stabbed to death by former patient, deputies say
A Central Florida therapist was fatally stabbed by a former patient, authorities confirmed Tuesday, while another man is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Suspected shoplifter tased twice at Target at Rolling Acres Plaza
An Ocala woman was arrested for theft at Target and tased twice when she would not comply with officers. Officers responded to Target at Rolling Acres Plaza for a past theft around 6:55 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. While speaking to loss prevention, they saw...
1890 Tea House opens new Ocala spot for afternoon tea, small plates, charcuterie
A new tea house has opened its doors near the center of Ocala, inviting guests to enjoy traditional tea service and charcuterie in a historic setting. 1890 Tea House is now serving the community inside the Diamond Suites building at 917 E Silver Springs Boulevard. According to the business’s website,...
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – This week is host to two murder mystery dinner shows for nights of sleuthing and full-course dinners. These shows have interactive elements, leaving guests to figure out who committed the crime after a series of interrogations and investigations. The Dinner Detective True Crime...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the The Villages metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
DUI suspect tells cops he had been drinking at City Fire in The Villages
A drunk driving suspect told law enforcement officers that he had been drinking at City Fire prior to his arrest in The Villages. Frederick Joseph Mills Jr., 67, of Ocklawaha, was driving a green 2024 Ford Explorer shortly before midnight on Saturday when he failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection of...
Florida horse trainer faces charges after abuse caught on video, deputies say
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. – A Summerfield horse trainer was arrested Friday following allegations of animal cruelty after a video surfaced showing him abusing a horse, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Benito Orlando Cotto Colon, 34, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after a 16-second video showed...
‘Random’ violence claims lives of 3 out-of-towners, city’s only school may close, and FWC...
Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Temperatures will continue a gradual warm-up, climbing back above average as we head toward the end of the week. High pressure remains in control, keeping our weather pattern...
Ocala Farm with a History of Thoroughbred Success Will Continue Under New Owners
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s a thoroughbred farm where previous owners produced Classic winners, winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes, Breeders’ Cup winners and Eclipse Award winners or national champions, and the new owners have produced Classic winners, Breeders’ Cup winners and Eclipse...
