Driver arrested after found sleeping in car at busy intersection in Wildwood
A Miami man with a suspended license was arrested after he was found sleeping behind the wheel of a car at a busy intersection in Wildwood. An officer responded at about 5 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of U.S. 301 and State Road 44 to investigate a report of a car which was stopped in the intersection, but was not moving, even though the...
N.J. man arrested at apartment complex after alleged attack
A New Jersey man was arrested at an apartment complex in Wildwood after allegedly attacking his girlfriend and his brother. Kevin Astudillo, 31, is facing a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of battery following his arrest at about 6 a.m. Saturday at The Wilds at Trailwinds Village, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Multiple students injured after pickup truck hits Marion County school bus, FHP says
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Several students were injured Monday after a pickup truck hit a Marion County school bus before leaving the scene, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m., April 13, near the intersection of Southeast 145 Street and Southeast 38th Terrace. Driver flees...
Florida Veterinarian Arrested on Federal Charges Involving Minors, Threatening Message
OCALA, Fla. — A 53-year-old Morriston veterinarian has been arrested following a federal indictment accusing him of transporting minors across state lines for illegal sexual activity and sending a threatening text message to another victim. Federal prosecutors allege that Gregory Ford transported two minor victims between October 16, 2024,...
Marion County toddler killed in driveway backover; ‘This is gut-wrenching’
Authorities say the crash happened around 3:51 p.m. when the truck was reversing out of a driveway and hit the child, who was also in the driveway at the time.
I have written letters to Marion County gov’t that have gone ignored
I am in complete agreement with the letters regarding traffic and out of control growth in Marion County. People with hopes that our county commissioners will listen to existing residents might as well give it up!. I’ve written to county commissioners and city council members and no one answers my...
Levy County small plane crash kills 2 near Williston Regional Airport
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Emergency crews responded to a deadly small plane crash in Levy County on Monday afternoon. Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say two people were killed when a plane crashed near the intersection of Northeast 30th Street and 114 Avenue. The crash site was located several miles from the Williston Regional Airport.
Villagers plan ‘For Our Children’ Rally to honor Earth Day
Seniors, families, young adults and children of all ages are invited to join the “For Our Children” rally in honor of Earth Day. This peaceful, sign-holding rally will be held from 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25, along U.S. Hwy. 441 and Main Street in Spanish Springs, The Villages.
Car and bike show in Ocala raises funds for new Cold War Monument honoring...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - It was a day full of chrome, community, and a cause in Ocala, where car lovers gathered at Silver Springs State Park to support a lasting tribute to local veterans. Car enthusiasts packed the park with vintage, modern, and classic vehicles—shiny classics, custom paint jobs, and...
When I first moved to Ocala, there were better grocery stores to choose from
I have to agree with Edwina Allen of the Villages about the closing of the Winn-Dixie Stores. When I first moved to Ocala in 2013, there were several grocery stores to choose from: Publix, Save-a-Lot, Winn-Dixie, and the Big Walmart. Winn-Dixie and Publix were both outside our main gate. Publix was, and still is, expensive.
