Ocala City Council voting on $150,000 workers’ comp settlement for longtime employee
The Ocala City Council will vote on a proposed $150,000 settlement to resolve a workers’ compensation claim for a 30-year city employee who was injured while removing a manhole cover. A settlement for Thomas Casey, 61, will be discussed during the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
Cop recognizes teen driver who shouldn’t have been behind wheel
A Fruitland Park teen was arrested for driving with eight active suspensions on his license. An officer was watching traffic on Picciola Road when a black Mitsubishi SUV passed by around 7:40 p.m. Monday, March 30, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. Through the window, he recognized 19-year-old Justin Michael Vinson as the driver.
Kicking the can down the road on Morse Boulevard could be expensive
I appreciated reading the report on the recent Amenity Authority Committee workshop addressing the safety of traveling on Morse Boulevard between County Road 466 and U.S. Hwy. 441. But, in my opinion, the absence of any mention of the inevitable and eventual solution to that matter is disappointing. To that...
Woman driving U-Haul arrested after traffic stop in Leesburg
A Leesburg woman was arrested on drug charges for narcotics and paraphernalia found during a traffic stop. A deputy saw a U-Haul truck run a stop sign while turning from Willow Drive onto South Street in Leesburg around 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. As the deputy initiated a traffic stop, the driver, 36-year-old Katie...
Heavy rain expected early this week across Central Florida. Here’s the timing:
ORLANDO, FLa. – Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the rest of Sunday, with rain chances around 30–50%. A few storms could become strong, bringing gusty winds up to 40–45 mph, small hail, frequent lightning, and brief heavy downpours. Some activity may drift back toward the coast this evening before gradually weakening overnight. Low temperatures will fall into the 60s and lower 70s.
Mother allegedly strangles adult son who refused to hand over game console
A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly strangling her adult son for refusing to give up his game console. The 23-year-old son of 45-year-old Rosemary Vernon was playing video games when someone on voice game chat recited his address in Leesburg around 8:22 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Frightened, he blocked the unknown user and told...
Man with Gunshot Wound Arrested after Reporting Drive-By Shooting in Central Florida
A man with a gunshot wound was arrested after reporting a drive-by shooting in Central Florida. The post Man with Gunshot Wound Arrested after Reporting Drive-By Shooting in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Officials may settle crash involving Marion County dump truck for $175,000
Marion County officials will consider approving $175,000 to settle a lawsuit from a local resident whose vehicle was rear-ended by a county-owned dump on Baseline Road in 2023. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday, April 7, on the proposed $175,000 settlement for Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez claims...
Dunnellon motorcyclist killed after rear-ending truck at high speed on SR 40
A 34-year-old man lost his life Saturday night after his motorcycle slammed into the back of a pickup truck in Marion County. The fatal collision occurred along State Road 40, just west of SW 185 Avenue Road and near Juliette Falls Golf Course, at approximately 7:40 p.m. on April 4, 2026.
Central Florida will remain soggy this week; thunderstorms, flood risk
Florida is expected to receive some much-needed rainfall at the start of this week. The state is currently experiencing its worst drought since records began in 2000. As April arrives, we are beginning to see a seasonal transition in rainfall patterns across the region. Many areas across Florida are dealing...
