Villager arrested on DUI charge after crash near Morse Gate
A Villager has been arrested on a drunk driving charge after a crash near the Morse Gate. Michael Latourette, 66, who lives on the Historic Side of The Villages, was driving a Ford Mustang when he was involved in the two-vehicle crash at about 8 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of County Road 466 and Morse...
Ocala woman accused of bagging $900 of Walmart merchandise, walking out of store
An Ocala woman with two recent theft convictions was arrested at a local Walmart after she was accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise that she placed inside reusable shopping bags. On Friday, October 24, at around 3:55 p.m., an Ocala Police Department officer responded to the...
Lake County woman claims 2 winning lottery tickets on same day at different stores
A Lake County woman has claimed two separate prizes for over $12,000 from the Florida Lottery from tickets that she purchased at two different locations on the same day. Regina Lynn Johnson claimed two separate prizes of $12,779.67 for lottery tickets that she purchased for the midday drawing of the Fantasy 5 game on...
The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M
Central Florida's most expensive home is a Georgian-style estate perched on 12 acres of lakefront property. The post The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Five arrested during GPD patrol of area known for drug sales
Nicholas K'nard Certain, 30, of Archer, and Anthony Deandre Davis, 29, Jonathan Sharron Dupree, 42, Davontay Marquez Gardner, 31, and Darius Dante Gilmore, 26, all of Hawthorne, were arrested last night by officers patrolling an area known for high crime and drug sales. The post Five arrested during GPD patrol of...
Hard Conversations Loom as Marion County Public School District Moves into a New Era
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Ben Whitestone’s presentation at the school board’s workshop on Nov. 6, 2025, resonated powerfully with the school board members, and the challenges that lie ahead. Whitestone shared some updates and some thoughts that the team had...
Woman arrested with meth in purse after pulling out of Wawa parking lot
A woman was arrested with methamphetamine in her purse after pulling out of a Wawa parking lot. Chelsea Lee Breeden, 40, of Summerfield, was driving a black 2010 Honda Civic at about 11 p.m. Thursday when she left the parking lot of the Wawa at U.S. 301 and County Road 466 in Oxford and an officer noticed the vehicle...
Ocala Athlete Lifts More than Weights with an Inspirational Story that’s Transformed Lives
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Andre Palmer found himself in a very dark place at a very young age. However, the intervention of a caring law enforcement officer and the inspiration of his father, helped to transform the diminutive child who was bullied in school into a world-class athlete. “Being...
FHS student fondly remembered at memorial
Family members and friends gathered Nov. 8 at First Baptist Church of Ocala for services to honor 18-year-old Shannon Rushing, who died Oct. 27 after she was struck while walking on a northwest Ocala roadway. Rev. Eric Cummings, pastor of New Zion Baptist Church and vice-chair of the Marion County...
FHP searching for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in SE Marion
Authorities are looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a woman whose body was discovered the morning of Nov. 8. Here's what we know: What happened? Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe the victim was in the northbound inside lane of U.S. 441 when the individual was struck by an unknown vehicle...
