Complaints on Angi prompts BBB alert, Central Florida victims speak out
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Better Business Bureau in Indiana has issued an alert about the website Angi, which matches consumers with professionals, after a pattern of complaints, including consumers who say they paid people who never showed up to do the work. It comes as Central Florida couples allege,...
Sumter County: Villages Man Dies After Medical Emergency Causes Crash
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — A Monday morning drive turned tragic when an 88-year-old resident lost his life following a medical episode behind the wheel. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the accident occurred at approximately 7:55 a.m. on January 19, 2026. The man was traveling northbound on...
Decorated vet honored by Marion officials: ‘I am blessed to live in the best...
A retired Army captain with a decorated record of service who was recently recognized with a day in Marion County named in his honor, reflected on the heavy price of service and the blessing of returning to citizenship during Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.
Repeat Violent Offender Sentenced in Violation of Probation for Burglary, Battery Case
A repeat violent offender was sentenced in violation of probation for a felony burglary and battery case in Central Florida. After two hours of testimony and final arguments, 31-year-old Darien Andrew Hauter was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections, after being found guilty of violating his...
Dunnellon man dies in single-vehicle crash
In the early morning hours of Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported a fatal single-vehicle accident involving a 19-year-old male from Dunnellon in north Brevard County. According to authorities, the individual was operating a Suzuki motorcycle southbound on US-1 near Puma Valley Way in the inside lane....
88-year-old Villager suffered medical episode prior to crash
An 88-year-old Villager suffered a medical episode prior to a crash that sent him to the hospital. The resident of the Village of Tierra Del Sol South was driving a dark-colored 2021 GMC Terrain utility vehicle at 7:55 a.m. Monday northbound on Buena Vista Boulevard between the entrance to the Village of Glenbrook...
Our best photos and video from the Historic March on MLK Day in Ocala
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission held its annual Historic March in Ocala on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, 2026. School groups, houses of worship, community organizations and elected leaders participated in the march, which started at the Ocala downtown square and headed west on Silver...
19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Sharpes Crash
A 19-year-old Dunnellon man died Sunday morning after losing control of his motorcycle and striking a utility pole on U.S. Highway 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred at 3:52 a.m. near the intersection of Puma Valley Way. Troopers said the man was operating a Suzuki...
Leesburg Bikefest unveils Main Stage headliners for 2026
Leesburg BikeFest has announced the Main Stage headliners for BikeFest 2026 which will take place April 24 through 26. Lita Ford will rock the main stage next to the Leesburg City Hall on Friday. Ford’s most famous and successful song is the 1989 duet with Ozzy Osborne, “Close My Eyes Forever,” which reached #8 on...
Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of AdventHealth Heathbrook ER
Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Heathbrook ER on Jan. 8 in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 14,000-square-foot facility features 12 exam rooms, including spaces tailored for specialized needs, like a resuscitation room, bariatric room, isolation...

















