Funeral set for Wildwood woman as son remains jailed in her killing
A funeral service has been set for a Wildwood woman as her son remains behind bars, charged with her murder. Jerrylea Vaughn, 77, a retired school teacher, will be remembered in a service set for Saturday at Encounter Church in Wildwood. Her son, 51-year-old Derek Vaughn, continues to be held...
Homeless man who tried to steal Villager’s purse headed to state prison
A homeless man who barged into a Villager’s home and tried to steal her purse is headed to state prison. Craig Steven Johnson, 53, has been sentenced to three years with the Florida Department of Corrections in connection with the shocking crime which took place this past August on the Historic Side of The Villages.
3-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Ocala driveway, troopers say
OCALA, Fla. - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was killed after being struck in a driveway on Sunday, according to officials. Officials said it happened in the 5400 block of NE 35th Street in Ocala just before 4 p.m. A man was backing out of the driveway of the residence when he struck the girl, troopers...
First Black female mayor of Reddick makes history
REDDICK, Fla. (WCJB) - April is National Black Women’s History Month, and TV20 is highlighting a woman who recently made history as the first Black female mayor of Reddick. TV20’s Hawah Ezell spoke with Dr. Myra D. Sherman about what her constituents can expect to see from her administration.
1 dead after deputy involved shooting in Leesburg, officials say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning following a reported stabbing in Leesburg. According to reports, at approximately 6:19 a.m., Lake County deputies and the Leesburg Police Department responded to a victim that had sustained multiple stab wounds in the area of 2415 Montclair Road.
Violent Career Criminal Busted in Central Florida
A violent career criminal was busted in Central Florida. The post Violent Career Criminal Busted in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Central Florida Man Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida man won a $1 million prize playing a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Man Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .
Woman on probation arrested for entering home and threatening occupant with a knife
Whitney Nicole Davis, 35, of Gainesville, was arrested yesterday after allegedly taking her teenage child with her when she entered a home, threatened an occupant with a knife, and then fled, leaving the child behind. The post Woman on probation arrested for entering home and threatening occupant with a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Grappler Technology Helps Central Florida Deputies Stop Dangerous Drivers
The Grappler technology is helping Central Florida deputies stop dangerous drivers. The post Grappler Technology Helps Central Florida Deputies Stop Dangerous Drivers appeared first on West Orlando News .
Villager to perform 200 hours of community service in town square forgery case
A Villager has been ordered to perform 200 hours of community service in a bid to avoid prosecution on a charge of forgery in connection with a service he wanted to offer at town square events. Kenneth Fergus McDonald, 59, who lists his mother’s address in the Sunnyside Villas in...
