New liquor store sought for west Ocala space
A business owner is asking the city for permission to open a new liquor store within a west Ocala plaza where a similar request was previously denied. Virwa, Inc., will present its request for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to the Ocala City Council on Tuesday, November 18.
City considering $96,250 to settle retired Ocala police officer’s workers’ comp claims
City officials will consider a $96,250 settlement for a retired Ocala Police Department officer who is getting knee replacement surgery to address an injury she sustained during her 29-year career. The Ocala City Council will consider the settlement to Patricia Mraz during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18....
I think those of us that use buses in Ocala need more benches
How sad is a bus system and a city when you celebrate 25 years of service and there are probably not 25 bus benches in the whole town. Bus routes that go nowhere you need to go. Bus routes on the hour. Yes, hour if you’re lucky and they’re not late, which is more often than not.
Officers use three doses of Narcan on woman rushed to UF Health
A woman and her male companion were arrested on drug charges after she was taken to the hospital for a possible overdose. Andrea Michelle Busbee, 43, of Umatilla, and George Edward Berry, 55, of Lake Helen, pulled out of a driveway on County Road 468 without completely stopping around 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8,...
CenterWell stands to lose thousands of ticked off customers
I am upset that CenterWell and UnitedHealthcare can’t play well and take care of us. The Villages Health Centers are beautiful and conveniently located throughout The Villages. The staff is always welcoming and professional. Making urgent appointments is a breeze. I will check out Humana which Ocala Eye is on their...
Former lovers arrested after argument over missing phone turns violent
A pair of former lovers from Fruitland Park were arrested on battery charges Monday after an argument over a missing phone allegedly turned physical. Michael Worrell, 24, returned to his home on South Grays Airport Road after a night out only to see his ex-boyfriend, 37-year-old Damian Justin Summers, on the property...
Rec director insists he’s ‘not seeing any misuse of pools at any location’
A targeted study of identification will take place in the coming weeks at pools in The Villages, even as Recreation Director John Rohan continues to insist that “outsiders” taking an unauthorized dip are virtually non-existent. Rohan is ramping up a multi-week study that will continue through early December....
Marion County man arrested after stealing from Walmart, deputies say
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man in Marion County is behind bars after Sheriff’s deputies say he stole from a Walmart. 35-year-old General Jackson was arrested Thursday after deputies say he stole more than $100 worth of merchandise. Jackson had a warrant for grand theft of more than $100,000...
Florida Mother Sues Hospital After Toddler Son Had Massive Heart Attack Over Alleged Prescription...
A Florida mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her 2-year-old son died from a massive heart attack after an alleged potassium overdose at UF Health Shands. Toddler Admitted With Low Potassium Leads To Death. De’Markus Page, who weighed just 21 pounds, entered AdventHealth Ocala on March 1, 2024,...
Romanian woman convicted of DUI caught back behind wheel
A Romanian woman who was convicted of driving under the influence earlier this year has been arrested after she was caught back behind the wheel. Rachel Elissa Yanofsky, 34, who lives at 13686 Trend Terrace in Lady Lake, was driving a white Honda at about 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 southbound on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 when an...
