Ocala man accused of stabbing sister on Thanksgiving after argument over hat
A 27-year-old Ocala man was arrested on Thanksgiving after he allegedly stabbed his sister with a knife during an argument over a hat. Early in the morning on Thursday, November 27, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence after receiving reports of a stabbing incident. When the deputy...
Wildwood woman allegedly uses bogus bills to pay for iPhone being sold on Facebook
A Wildwood woman was arrested on a warrant Monday for using counterfiet bills to pay for an iPhone 7 being sold on Facebook Marketplace. On Sept. 9, a deputy responded to 6381 SE 142nd Lane, Summerfield, for a past fraud involving 23-year-old Dakota Brooke Williams, according to an arrest report from the Marion...
Customer who stormed out of salon in The Villages to pay steep price for...
A customer who stormed out of salon in The Villages has ended up paying a steep price for her haircut. Carolyn Deborah Harmelin, 72, who lives at the Lake Sumter Apartments on County Road 466, entered a plea of no contest to a charge of theft Tuesday in Sumter County Court. She is facing about $350 in fines and court...
Unlicensed drunk driver from Mexico backs into cop’s squad car outside Wawa
An unlicensed drunk driving suspect from Mexico was arrested after backing into a sheriff’s office patrol vehicle parked outside Wawa. An officer responded to Wawa, located at 1400 W North Blvd., when 30-year-old Arturo Briano Gonzales struck a Lake County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle in the parking lot around...
The Villages deal reached between United and Centerwell
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
Attack victim shares video of scamming trio at shopping plaza in The Villages
An attack victim has shared a video from an altercation that left him with a fractured arm last month at a shopping plaza in The Villages. The man, who is in his late 60s and works as a medical professional in The Villages, was struck multiple times with a metal cane on the afternoon of Nov. 21 at Spanish Plaines...
Restaurateur closes Gator’s Dockside in Gainesville
A restaurateur who owns Piesanos and Gator’s Dockside locations in Ocala has permanently closed one of his restaurants in Gainesville. The Original Gator’s Dockside Gainesville location at 3842 Newberry Road officially closed its doors on Monday, December 1. “This was a tough decision, and we’re truly grateful for...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Fire Engine, Causing Hit-and-Run
A Central Florida man was arrested for stealing a fire engine and causing a hit-and-run crash. Tampa Police officers quickly recovered the stolen fire engine and arrested the suspect after the incident. Preliminary information suggested that at approximately 9:25am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder stole the local fire...
Marion County Grants Promote Responsible Pet Ownership
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – For the past two years, Marion County has provided grant funds to three local organizations, the Humane Society of Marion County Florida, Inc., Sheltering Hands, Inc., and the Voices of Change Animal League, who’ve provided critical and essential services, including spay/neuter programs,...
Ocala Mayor reaffirms anti-kratom stance after residents share tearful testimonies
After hearing from residents about their personal battles with addiction and the benefits of kratom as an alternative to alcohol, Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano stood firm on his stance against the plant, saying children have confessed their addictions to him and that he knows individuals who have lost loved ones from...
