Woman arrested in wake of discovery of drugs at Savannah Center
A woman has been arrested in the wake of the discovery of drugs at Savannah Center in The Villages. Andrea Michelle Busbee, 43, was taken into custody Thursday by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine. She had been spotted on March 6 with...
This Old-Time Florida Diner Feels Like Stepping Straight Into The 1950s
Craving a bite of nostalgia with your next meal. Old Time Diner in Leesburg, Florida feels like stepping into a time capsule the second you cross the threshold. The black and white floors, spinning records, and walls of stars set the mood before the first sip of sweet tea. Come...
Ocala Man Struck And Killed By Pickup Truck In Citrus County
Florida Highway Patrol CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 66-year-old Ocala man died Friday night after...
Peach Valley Cafe Coming to Ocala
OCALA, FL - Peach Valley Cafe is planning a new restaurant at 3535 SW College Road/State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34474, with owner Eric Holm targeting a potential opening later this year once permitting is complete. Holm told Business Debut the timeline will likely be about six months after the building permit is...
Serial shoplifter chased down and tased in aisle at Walmart
A Minneola man was arrested after running from officers trying to apprehend him for the attempted theft of a $599 soundbar from Walmart. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., for a retail theft involving 29-year-old Kordell Jacary Leon Oliver, around 7 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report...
Future of gates in The Villages will be topic of special meeting
The Amenity Authority Committee will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss the future of the gates in The Villages. There has always been a love them or loathe them quality associated with the gates here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Many residents love the friendly smiles of their gate...
Marion County mother faces upgraded charges in death of 3-year-old girl
CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) — A Marion County mother initially arrested on child neglect charges now faces an aggravated manslaughter of a child charge in connection with the death of her 3-year-old daughter, court records show. Jennifer Kendrick, 26, was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child following the death...
Possible overdose-turned suspicious death investigation in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said. Ask a Pro: "How Long Does $2.5 Million Last in Retirement?"This quiz matches nearly 50,000 people each month with vetted financial...
City resurfacing Jervey Gantt pool deck for $262,580
The City of Ocala is set to approve a quarter-million-dollar renovation of the pool deck at Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center to replace deteriorating surfaces with commercial-grade, slip-resistant PVC. On Tuesday, the Ocala City Council will review a $262,580 contract with Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc. (RenoSys Corp.)...
352Eats: Tacos with a Twist–Frida’s Brings Flavor, Art and Tequila to Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Bright murals, street-style tacos and a colorful tribute to Mexican culture greet diners at Frida’s Tacos & Tequila, one of southwest Ocala’s newest spots for bold flavors. Located in the Shady Oaks Shopping Center at 2445 SW 27th Ave., the restaurant pairs vibrant...
