Suspect in attack on cousin found hiding in bathroom at CVS in Wildwood
A woman suspected of attacking her cousin was found hiding in a restroom at a CVS Pharmacy in Wildwood. An officer responded to a domestic disturbance at 607 Pleasantdale Drive around 6:35 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Upon arrival, he met with the cousin of...
Summerfield woman arrested after altercation at medical office
A Summerfield woman was arrested after an altercation in a medical office parking lot. Margaret Ann Milatz, 54, of Summerfield, was in a vehicle at about 10 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Advent Health at 8550 NE 138th Lane in The Villages when she began she began arguing with the driver, according to an arrest...
Three Ocala men arrested on murder charges related to Easter shooting at TB McPherson...
Gainesville Police Department has announced the arrests of three Ocala men in connection with the Easter (April 20, 2025) shooting at TB McPherson Center that claimed the life of 20-year-old Ontaria Baisden. The suspects are currently being held at the Marion County Jail. The post Three Ocala men arrested on murder...
Three Arrested in Easter Shooting That Left 20-Year-Old Dead in Gainesville
Gainesville Police detectives have made multiple arrests in connection with the Easter shooting at the TB McPherson Center that claimed the life of 20-year-old Ontaria Baisden. Following an extensive investigation, three suspects were taken into custody: 20-year-old Gabriel Frazier, Jr., 21-year-old Kaniel Edwards,...
Ocala distillery’s request to stay in business coming up for final vote
A local microdistillery known for its premium spirits is in jeopardy of losing a special permit that has allowed it to operate in southwest Ocala since 2012. The special permit request from Jacquelyn Brady and FishHawk Spirits will be discussed during the Marion County Board of County Commissioner’s regular meeting...
Marion County residents share spectacular lightning photos captured during thunderstorm
Multiple Marion County residents shared spectacular photos and video of lightning that accompanied a passing thunderstorm on Monday, August 18. Larissa-Ann Spires shared the following spectacular shots of the lightning that she saw from her vantage point in Ocala:. Check out our compilation video from local readers...
Ocala’s Most Wanted: Six Fugitives Added to Crime Stoppers List on August 14
OCALA, FL. (352 Today) — Ocala Crime Stoppers has added six individuals to its Most Wanted list as of Thursday, August 14. Each is wanted on active felony warrants tied to violent crimes, drug distribution, or probation violations. Authorities are urging residents to help locate the fugitives while reminding the...
Police make drug arrest after called to hotel room in The Villages
A man was arrested after he was found with drugs in a hotel room in The Villages. Officers were called at about 2:30 a.m. Friday to the Marriott Towneplace Suites in Spanish Springs to investigate a report of an argument over a missing cell phone, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
We have lived in Ocala for 20 years and our community is being surrounded...
We moved here in 2005. Ocala is definitely not the same. We all understand growth, but Ocala has become the next Orlando. We are in a small development which is over 40 years old. The homes average 1,500 to 1,700 square feet on 1 quarter acre. They are building 184 homes on the east side and 214 on the west side of...
Unlicensed driver from Mexico to be turned over to ICE following arrest at Southern...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a hold on a Wildwood man who admitted he was not a citizen and did not have a license. A deputy observed a white Dodge Challenger heading north on Preston Drive in The Villages around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s...
