Viewers show off frozen fountains, icy ingenuity and more from Florida freeze
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida woke up Sunday to temperatures in the 20s after another cold blast resulted in weather we haven’t known since 2010. News 6 viewers are using PinIt! to send in pictures of their cold-weather preparations and of the weather itself, giving us more glimpses of the latest Florida freeze.
Unlicensed pool contractor who ripped off customer fails to pay restitution
An unlicensed pool contractor who ripped off a customer is in trouble after failing to pay restitution in the case. Edward Gura, 67, of Summerfield, was booked this past week at the Marion County Jail. In 2022, the New Jersey native was charged with contracting without a license and theft...
Massive railroad tie fire burns in Dunnellon on Feb. 1
.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) For the latest updates, please check our live blog here. DUNNELLON — Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service on Feb. 1 battled a railroad...
K-9 sniffs out mushrooms and THC wax during traffic stop
A Leesburg woman was arrested on drug charges when deputies found mushrooms and THC wax in her possession. A white 2016 Jeep SUV with a white light bar on top of it sped past a deputy around 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The occupants, including...
This Underrated Antique Store In Florida Offers You Rare Treasures At Rock-Bottom Prices
Hidden in plain sight along a Wildwood, Florida thoroughfare sits a veritable time machine disguised as a modest shopping destination. Traditions Antique Mall doesn’t just sell antiques – it curates memories, preserves history, and offers the intrepid explorer a chance to discover treasures that big-box retailers...
Teen allegedly punches mother’s shoulder when told to clean her room
A Fruitland Park teen was arrested for allegedly punching her mother’s shoulder after being told to clean her room. An officer responded to the residence of 18-year-old Averi Grace Hawley on Pine Ridge Dairy Road regarding a battery incident around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland...
Stronach’s Club Adena and surrounding land sells for $63 million
A collection of property that includes Club Adena Ocala, the posh club and golf course that Frank Stronach developed in northwest Ocala, has been sold for $63 million, according to a deed and related records on file with the court clerk. The buyer is a newly formed Ocala-based limited liability company called Iron...
Fast-traveling golf carts are the real danger in The Villages
My wife and I are currently renting in The Villages for three months and seeing where in The Villages we eventually want to buy a winter home. We love being in The Villages. This is our second year renting. I just purchased an E-bike at a great little and local...
Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Murder of Roommate with Hammer
A Central Florida woman was sentenced for the murder of her roommate, who was bludgeoned to death with a hammer. The post Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Murder of Roommate with Hammer appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida Man Sentenced for High-Speed Chase in Stolen Law Enforcement Vehicle
A Florida man was sentenced for a high-speed chase in a stolen law enforcement vehicle. The post Florida Man Sentenced for High-Speed Chase in Stolen Law Enforcement Vehicle appeared first on West Orlando News .
