85-unit townhome community planned for Belleview site
Planning officials will soon review plans for a new residential development that could bring 85 townhomes to a multi-acre site in Belleview. The Belleview Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to evaluate a preliminary master plan proposal for a development named “The Grove at Belleview” during its next regular meetin
Defendant’s interview with detective shown as murder trial continues
A juror was dismissed on June 17 from the Blayze Jurien White murder trial as prosecutors concluded their portion of the case. Here's what we know: Why was the juror removed? The juror, a man, told the court it would be difficult for him to remain on the panel because of a financial hardship. Jury selection was on June
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company celebrates opening of expanded facility in Wildwood
In partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, marking the opening of its expanded facility. The event brought together dignitaries from the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Wildwood and other partners to ce
Ocala man arrested on counts of shootings, a battery, and property damage
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man has been arrested on Friday in connection to two shooting incidents, a battery, and criminal mischief. According to the Ocala Police Department, officers responded to a gunshot fired into the air from a green pickup truck, before the driver sped away. Officers say they...
Florida men accused of super speeding, street racing in the Leesburg area
LEESBURG, Fla. – Lake County deputies arrested two men last week, accused of going more than 100 mph as they raced each other along U.S. 27 in the Leesburg area. One of the men was 85 years old. Deputies arrested William Bosworth, 85, who was driving a gray Nissan...
Nicaraguan to be turned over to ICE after caught speeding on U.S. 301
A man from Nicaragua is facing possible deportation and will be turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after he was caught speeding on U.S. 301 in Oxford. Carlos Jose Mendoza Poveda, 26, who currently lists a Jacksonville address, was driving a dark blue Chevrolet Malibu at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday when a Sum
Ocala man arrested after firing gun in the air at multiple intersections
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police say a driver faces charges for firing his gun into the air while at red lights. Police arrested Jesse Swengel, 46, on Wednesday. Officers say he fired shots at multiple intersections last Friday afternoon. Police say he also drove recklessly and was involved in...
Summerfield man allegedly attacks ex-girlfriend with help from his sister
A Summerfield man and his sister landed behind bars after they allegedly teamed up to attack the man’s ex-girlfriend. Hercilio Caraballo Jr., 53, and his sister, Idaliz Caraballo, 52, were arrested Tuesday afternoon by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office following the violent altercation. According to the.
Shoplifting suspect caught on camera downing Dulcolax at Target
A Wildwood woman who reportedly consumed and concealed constipation medication inside a local Target was later found to be carrying unprescribed Percocet. Kimberly Kristine Jones, 43, was arrested Monday evening following a pair of shoplifting incidents at the Target at Trailwinds Village in Wildwood. According to an a
Wildwood man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 double murder of local teens
A Wildwood man who gunned down two teenagers when he was just 15 years old has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Clarence Patterson III, 20, was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Mary Hatcher to life in prison for the 2021 premeditated first-degree murders of 17-year-old Isaiah Alexander Nelson and 16-
