Tank, jet, new monuments coming to Ocala veterans’ park
The Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park is set for a significant update that will include new plaques, monuments, signs, parking, and static displays like a jet, tank, and Humvee. The details of the upgrades coming to the park will be discussed during the Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ regular...
Dog attacks prompt Villager’s advice on adequate insurance
After witnessing 12 dog attacks at our local dog park — including one dog being seriously injured — and after being badly bitten myself, I feel compelled to say something. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but they also carry real risks. Even well-loved pets can act unpredictably in high-energy environments.
Marion County Commission Workshop Will Focus on Parks and Recreation
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will be holding a workshop with the Trust for Public Land to discuss funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. The Trust’s for Public Land’s National Associate Director of...
Neighbor’s report of excessive screaming leads to arrest at apartment complex in Wildwood
A Wildwood man was arrested for battery after allegedly holding his girlfriend down during an argument at The Juliette apartments. Officers responded to The Juliette on Dan Diciolla Drive regarding a woman screaming inside 22-year-old Alexander David Ripa’s apartment around 10 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest...
Ocala man operating steamroller dies after vehicle overturns on embankment
An Ocala man who was driving a steamroller up an embankment on Monday morning was killed after the vehicle overturned and struck him. The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of County Road 455 and N Hancock Road in Lake County at 11:39 a.m on Monday, March 2. According to...
Woman accused of dragging dog behind pickup after leaving dog park
A Wildwood woman has been accused of dragging her dog behind her pickup after leaving a dog park. Jana Varman, 58, continued to be held this weekend at the Sumter County Detention Center following her arrest this past week on a warrant charging her with felony aggravated animal cruelty. Officers...
Sales rep for The Villages found passed out after winning performance award
A sales representative for The Villages was found passed out in her vehicle after winning a performance award earlier in the evening at Brownwood. Jordyn Rottermond, 32, who works for Properties of The Villages, was found slumped over the wheel of a white Jeep SUV at about 2 a.m. Saturday in a ditch on State Road 44...
Wolfy’s Ocala Now Under Scrambles Management
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Wolfy’s on Silver Springs Blvd. is now under the management of Scrambles Cafe, with renovations currently underway at the longtime restaurant location. The future of Wolfy’s had been widely speculated in recent months following the tragic passing co-owner, Diane German, several months ago....
Pickup Slams Stopped SUV, Killing Ocala Woman At Marion County Crossroads
A Sunday drive turned tragic in Marion County when a 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash, according to troopers. The collision happened around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road. Investigators say a pickup failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the back of an...
Gas station on CR 484 taped off by Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident that occurred at a local gas station on Monday evening. Several deputies were spotted at the bp gas station located at 3101 SE Hwy 484, near the intersection of County Road 484 and Highway 475, just after 7 p.m. on Monday. The station is...
