Ocala FL

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old man who has been missing since his release from jail nearly a year ago. Cesar Antonio Saez Sanes was last known to be in Marion County on April 27, 2025, following his release from the Marion County Jail.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Silver Springs and Ocala Sunset Rotary Clubs hosted their 12th year of craft fun with the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Citizen’s Circle. Presented by the World Equestrian Center, this annual event raises donations for Interfaith Emergency Services, Marion Literacy Council and Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection.

Marion County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours. If you’re ready to build, lift, or craft, these local employers are hiring now.

Looking to freshen up your home or garden without spending a dime? Neighbors around The Villages are giving away some great free items this week — from furniture to fitness gear and home decor.

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla – A barricaded suspect surrendered and was arrested Sunday after Lake County deputies responded to a home in Fruitland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially dispatched April 5 to a home in the 4500 block of Sunnyside Drive after reports...

FLORIDA — Two people were taken into custody following a standoff Sunday morning in Fruitland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said deputies responded early in the day to Sunnyside Drive regarding two barricaded suspects. Officials said one of the individuals had threatened a neighbor with a firearm prior to the standoff. […] The post Two people arrested following police standoff in Florida...

When people move here, they know the rules (or should). One of the reasons people move here is the beauty of The Villages – and that’s due in part to the rules that are in place. First choice for handling the “alleged” violations: Community Watch does rounds all...

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A Sunday night crash at a Sumter County intersection has left one person dead and three others injured after a Kia Sportage failed to stop and was broadsided by another SUV. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at the junction of US-301 and...

How can someone compare the re-construction of highway 484 to the construction ot the Empire State Bldg when, obviously there are so many differences?. The workers on the Empire State Building did not have to deal with thousands of cars driving through their construction site. I am quite sure that...

A New York-based investment group with over $4 billion in profits just spent $5.49 million to acquire over 44 acres near The Villages, right across from a massive residential development in Wildwood. DW Partners, which manages billions of dollars worth of real estate assets, finalized the acquisition on March 2,...