Summerfield woman, 76, killed on Aug. 27 when a golf cart ran over her
An elderly woman was run over by a golf cart and killed in southeast Marion County on Aug. 27. Here's what we know about the crash: Which agency is in charge of the investigation? Florida Highway Patrol. Where was the crash? 14811 SE 52nd Court in Summerfield. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height:...
8 Affordable Gated Communities In Florida That Won’t Strain Your Budget
Searching for budget-friendly gated communities in Florida that won’t empty your wallet?. These 8 secure neighborhoods offer affordable living and fantastic amenities!. 1. The Villages (Sumter, Marion) The Villages might be the most famous retirement community in America. This massive community spans three counties...
Man allegedly kicks ex-girlfriend in the ribs during break-up
A Leesburg man was arrested for battery after allegedly kicking his ex-girlfriend in the ribs while moving out of their residence. Officers responded to a battery involving 33-year-old Angel Davon Maldonado at an undisclosed Lake County residence at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...
Resident of Historic Side of The Villages arrested in golf cart after running stop...
A resident of the Historic Side of The Villages was arrested in a golf cart with a suspended license and a pipe in his pocket. A deputy saw 56-year-old David Morley Pope in a tan Yamaha golf cart run a stop sign on the way out of the Coconuts Internet Cafe Arcade parking lot, located at 13747 N U.S. Hwy. 441, Lady...
Top Six Places Coming to Ocala in 2025
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As Ocala’s presence continues to expand, there is new demand growing among the residents. Luckily, that demand is being met with incoming shops, restaurants, markets and more. Here are the top picks of incoming shops for Ocala. 1. Kilwins. Kilwins is a fudge, ice...
Habitual traffic offender to appear in court for running stop sign with suspended license
A Leesburg man will soon appear in court after being stopped for running a stop sign as a habitual traffic offender with a suspended license. A trooper observed 31-year-old Miachel Charles Green in a tan Toyota Camry in Clermont at 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol....
New York native nabbed with suspended license on U.S. 301
A man was arrested for driving with a suspended with a suspended license despite claiming he paid the fees for it. An officer spotted a grey Toyota SUV ahead of him on U.S. 301 in Oxford at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A check of the tag revealed the...
Marion County man arrested after pointing a gun at a woman
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report after a man pointed a gun on a woman. Brent Hackworth, 77, pushed the victim to the ground and then pointed a gun at her head. According to the Marion County deputy, the victim works for...
Florida Department of Transportation gives update on Pine Avenue and SR 40 Intersection Project...
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – An update regarding the Pine Avenue at SR 40 intersection project was given Aug. 26 at the Ocala/Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization meeting at the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium. An issue that was addressed at the meeting came up about a year ago, where...
Driver who lost license after DUI arrest caught back behind wheel
A Weirsdale man who lost his license after a drunk driving conviction landed back behind bars after he was caught back behind the wheel. A deputy observed 36-year-old James Larry Jordan in a red 2014 Toyota Corolla with only one working headlight around 8:50 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Marion...