Central Florida woman arrested for performing unlicensed dental work and allegedly using krazy glue...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) —A Central Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly practiced cosmetic dentistry without being licensed and used art supplies during patients’ procedures. Emely Martinez used social media to advertise the various forms of beauty, cosmetic, and personal care services she offers....
DUI suspect with Natty Light cans in car arrested in Wildwood
A drunk driving suspect with Natty Light beer cans in his car was arrested in Wildwood. Larry Paul Luttrell, 76, of Ocala, was driving a black Toyota passenger car at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of U.S. 301 and County Road 462 when an officer noticed the vehicle was swerving in traffic, according to an arrest...
Uninsured and unlicensed driver arrested after traffic stop at Pinellas Plaza
A driver who was both uninsured and unlicensed was arrested after a traffic stop at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages. Christian William Baxter, 28, of Citra, was driving a blue Ford Expedition with an expired Mississippi license plate at about 11 a.m. Thursday when he was pulled over in the parking of the Circle K at...
Dunnellon Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Drug Trafficking
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A Dunnellon man will spend the next two decades in prison after being sentenced for his role in a drug trafficking operation. Tyrone Leroy Washington, 66, was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections by Judge Joel E. Fritton. Washington pleaded no...
Drunk Ocala woman allegedly attacks boyfriend with wrench, screwdriver
An intoxicated Ocala woman was arrested on an aggravated battery charge after she allegedly struck her boyfriend with a wrench and stabbed him with a screwdriver inside their home. On Sunday, August 24, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived at a local residence and made contact with a woman,...
Drugs, Weapons and Batteries Lead to String of Arrests in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported a string of arrests last week stemming from separate incidents that involved drugs, suspended licenses, batteries and illegal weapons. Deputy Jett Bloom conducted a traffic stop in the 2900 block of SE 62nd Street after learning the...
OCALA’S MOST WANTED: Six Added to Ocala’s Most Wanted List as of August 21
OCALA, FL. (352 Today) – Crime Stoppers of Marion County has added six individuals to its Most Wanted list this week, citing active warrants for serious offenses ranging from drug trafficking to probation violations. The list is a reminder of the ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend those evading the law.
Florida To Get Multiple New Buc-ee’s Locations Along Major Highways
Florida is preparing for the addition of several new Buc-ee’s travel centers across the state, with locations planned along I-75, I-95, and I-10.
The Villages unveils plans for apartments above popular restaurant
The Villages has unveiled plans for apartments above a popular restaurant. The P.B. Smyth building on Main Street will see its office space converted to apartments above the Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse at Spanish Springs Town Square. This news follows a previous announcement for apartments at the Citrus Exchange...
Reckless Villager in trouble after cutting off car in traffic
A Villager with a suspended license landed in trouble again after he was caught driving recklessly. Milo Karhu, 61, of Creekside Landing, was driving a white Ford F-350 truck at about 3:30 p.m. Aug. 19 westbound on County Road 466 when he “made an aggressive lane switch” and cut off a smaller vehicle, according to an...