This Rustic Florida Restaurant Has Been Serving Gator, Venison, And Frog Legs For Generations
Florida still has places that feel untouched by time. The Yearling Restaurant is one of them. Pulling into Cross Creek feels less like arriving at a restaurant and more like stepping into a different era. The winding country roads, towering oak trees, and quiet natural surroundings create an atmosphere that immediately
Residents weigh in on Ocala’s recycling changes
In light of the city announcing that it will soon make changes to its recycling collection policies, several residents have written letters to share opinions. Here are a few of those letters:. “Just so you know, everything now will go in the garbage can, rather than being separated. I am...
Summerfield man taken into custody after caught driving without license
A Summerfield man was taken into custody after being stopped without a license. A deputy saw a blue 2010 Ford Focus at the intersection of County Roads 229 and 228 in Wildwood at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. An examination of the tag revealed that the drive
Pickup driver sentenced in crash that damaged golf cart tunnel
A man has been sentenced after crashing his pickup in a roundabout and damaging a golf cart tunnel in The Villages. Sean Michael Martin, 55, of Oxford, pleaded no contest this past week in Sumter County Court to a charge of driving under the influence. He was placed on probation for one year and lost his driver’s licen
Downtown Ocala restaurant abruptly closes doors ahead of schedule
After 17 years in business, La Cuisine has announced its immediate closure due to unforeseen circumstances, cutting short its planned farewell weeks before its original June 26 closing date. La Cuisine, located at 48 SW 1st Avenue, permanently closed its doors effective Friday, June 12. The abrupt closure comes just...
Another new gas station coming to south Marion County intersection
A developer has plans to build another Circle K gas station at a south Marion County intersection that is just a couple miles north of a different intersection with a recently opened RaceTrac and a different Circle K. A new Circle K planned for 13210 S U.S. Highway 301 in...
Suspect caught stomping on drug equipment during traffic stop at care center
A 36-year-old Wildwood man is behind bars without bond after he was caught stomping on drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop at a local care center. The incident unfolded Wednesday night when a Wildwood Police Department officer spotted Michael Rafael Leo Garza driving a vehicle eastbound on County Road 44A. The off
81-year-old Lady Lake man killed after SUV crashes into guardrail
An 81-year-old Lady Lake man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured Sunday evening when their SUV crashed into a guardrail and several trees. The man was driving a 2026 Subaru Forester eastbound on Griffin Avenue just west of Grays Airport Road at 6:51 p.m., according to an accident report from the Florida
Collision with guardrail and trees kills Lady Lake man, seriously injures woman
LADY LAKE, Fla. — A Lady Lake man was killed Sunday evening and his passenger was seriously injured when their SUV struck a guardrail and several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Griffin Avenue near Grays Airport Road. FHP said an 81-year-old Lady Lake...
Villager ordered to get substance evaluation after disrupting neighborhood
A Villager has been ordered to get a substance evaluation after disrupting his neighborhood and tormenting his ex-lady friend. Richard Paladino, 67, who lives at 1711 Kiley Court on the Historic Side of The Villages, pleaded no contest earlier this month in Lake County Court to charges of disorderly conduct and violati
