Villager flees to gate after fresh threats of violence from troubled ex-boyfriend
A Villager fled to a gate after fresh threats of violence from her troubled ex-boyfriend. Officers were called Wednesday night to the Boone Gate on the Historic Side of The Villages, where the former girlfriend of 67-year-old Richard Paladino sought refuge after he threatened to kill her, according to an arrest report
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora’s Lakeside Inn as sightings continue across Central Florida
MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the non-native primates in Central Florida. The animal was first seen near Gilbert Park before later appearing on the grounds of the historic Lakeside Inn, according to witnesses.
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in North Central Florida for America’s 250th
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As communities across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, cities and towns throughout North Central Florida are planning fireworks displays, patriotic festivals and family-friendly activities for Independence Day 2026. Alachua’s July 4th Celebration. T
Marion County deputies search for home invasion robbery suspect accused of breaking into 2...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Two home invasions in Ocala are being investigated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday, a suspect broke into two homes in the Ocala Highlands area. At the first home, cash and medicine were stolen. At the second, the suspect fled after a confr
MCSO investigates two burglaries in Ocala Highlands area
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating two residential burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of June 18, 2026, in the Ocala Highlands area. According to deputies, the suspect entered two occupied homes between 1 am and 5 am. During one of the incidents, the suspect took cash...
GPS Data And Shoe Prints Seal Life Sentence For Rival Gang Murder In Florida
Blayze Jurrien White A 23-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars...
Florida Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison
A Florida correctional officer was sentenced to prison. The post Florida Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison appeared first on West Orlando News .
Marion County Fire Rescue mourns firefighter killed in vehicle crash: ‘Dedicated his life to...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) officials say one of their own was killed in a vehicle crash. Firefighter/EMT Evan Lewis was wounded in a crash on Sunday, and he was unable to recover from his injuries. On Thursday, family, friends, and co-workers gathered at Orlando Regional Medical Center for an
Methamphetamine found in vehicle of driver who lost license over unpaid traffic tickets
An Ocala man with a suspended license was arrested after being stopped with two baggies of methamphetamine. A deputy observed 26-year-old Javaris DeAngelo Beard driving a gray Nissan Altima southbound in Oxford around 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The vehic
Trio in suspicious vehicle outside apartment complex nabbed with drugs and stolen firearm
A trio of young men landed behind bars on drug charges after parking outside a Lady Lake apartment with marijuana, cocaine and a stolen gun. Officers approached a suspicious gray Kia Rio in the parking lot of Rolling Acres Apartments in Lady Lake around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lady La
