Local organization provides free caregiving assistance to families
Around 53 million people in the United States take care of someone who is an older adult or who has an illness or a disability, according to a study by USAging, a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. Florida is one of the states with the largest population of adults 65 and older.
Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens: A Serene Final Resting Place
Are you searching for a peaceful resting place for your loved ones? Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens might be the serene haven you’ve been looking for. Imagine a place where tranquility meets nature, offering a comforting environment for remembrance. Here, you’ll discover more than just a cemetery; it’s a space...
Bridgeport Recreation Center and pool to close for maintenance
The Bridgeport Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and family pool will be closed for maintenance on Friday, Aug. 1. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Bridgeport Recreation Center at (352) 259-6590.
Remains found in Ocala Forest believed to be missing Lake County man
ORLANDO, Fla. - Human remains discovered in the Ocala National Forest have been likely identified as Michael Connell, a Lake County man reported missing earlier this year, officials confirmed. What we know:. Connell, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds, was last seen on May 29 at...
Ocala residents happy to see return of Big Lots
After Ocala-News.com published a story about a Roses location in southwest Ocala that will be converted into a Big Lots, several residents wrote in to share their opinions about the news. Here are a few of those letters:. “Yes, I will [visit the new Big Lots]. I went down to...
Great blue heron gliding through the Village of Fenney
On a warm summer day in the Village of Fenney, this magnificent great blue heron was gliding low and slow, gracefully navigating the trees with its slate-blue wings moving effortlessly. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!
Family earns new Ocala home after hundreds of volunteer hours
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County hosted a house blessing ceremony this past week for two children and their mother, who spent over 400 hours volunteering to earn the home. On Wednesday, July 23, Habitat for Humanity passed the keys to Vanessa Mingo and her children, Peter and Savannah. According...
Extreme heat forces cancellation of veterans ceremony in The Villages
The extreme heat has forced the cancellation of a veterans ceremony in The Villages. The Korean War Armistice Day ceremony had been set to take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Veterans Memorial Park at Spanish Springs. However, with the temperature expected to reach 98 degrees with a heat index of 106, the...
Warning: 110°F Heat Index in Central Florida Today—Don’t Risk It!
Orlando, Florida – Scorching heat is gripping Central Florida today, with dangerous heat index values climbing to 110°F in parts of Orange, Volusia, Lake, Seminole, and Osceola counties. The heat advisory will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Heat Advisory in Effect. According to the...
Train overturns in Ocala, spilling cargo all over the ground
OCALA, Fla. – A train derailed near a townhouse complex on Friday morning, causing its cargo to spill out onto the ground, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. In a release, fire officials said they received a report about the derailment around 11:16 a.m. behind the Cypresside Townhouses at 2223 SE 14th Ave.
