More human remains found in Marion County, prompting 2nd death investigation
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway after human remains were found Sunday near South Highway 441, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the remains were found in Summerfield before 7 p.m. by a citizen. The remains were later confirmed to be human.
Man accused of twice making false airport bomb threats is deemed mentally unfit for...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A judge agreed Monday that a man accused of falsely reporting – for the second time this year – planting a bomb at the Tampa Airport was too mentally ill to proceed in his criminal case. The earlier false report, in April, caused authorities...
Patio villa owner in The Villages must remove rock from landscaping bed
A patio villa owner in The Villages must remove rock from a landscaping bed at her home. The home located at 17443 SE 81st Newberry Court in the Bromley Villas in the Village of Chatham was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Monday before a special hearing master at the District Office at Brownwood. The home is...
Group of loiterers caught trespassing at wooded area in Leesburg
Two members of a group of loiterers from Leesburg will appear in court next week for trespassing in a wooded area. Officers checked behind a wooded area at 917 Holiday Lane, near the Pepper Tree Apartments and the Lakewood Villas around 6:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, according to a case report from the Leesburg Police...
Ocala officers who shot bank robber after car chase cleared in use of deadly...
Prosecutors have cleared two Ocala police officers who were involved in a shooting that wounded a bank robbery suspect who led them on a high speed chase in May, saying their use of deadly force was justified under the circumstances. Earlier this month, the two officers who were involved in...
Lady Lake woman loses life savings in government impersonation scam
LADY LAKE, Fla. – An 80-year-old Lady Lake woman, Patricia Toder, lost nearly $150,000 after crooks posing as government employees tricked her out of money she received from a life insurance policy following her husband’s passing. News 6 has learned the scam is becoming increasingly popular. “It was,...
Monkeys make a big cannonball at Silver Springs in Ocala
It was strictly monkey business at Silver Springs in Ocala. One woman was treated to a monkey show as the primates flew from the trees and dove into the springs. You can watch them swim from one side to the next as they provide pure delight for a woman kayaking with her husband.
Homeowner ordered to clean up junk at her property in The Villages
A homeowner has been ordered to clean up junk at her property in The Villages. The property at 1018 Nell Way on the Historic Side of The Villages was the subject of a hearing Monday before a special hearing master at the District Office at Brownwood. The manufactured home which...
Dunnellon Man Charged with Six Felony Counts over Burglary, Copper Theft
DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – Great teamwork between Marion County entities and the sheriff’s office, vigilance and timing led to the arrest of a Dunnellon man for his part in burglaries, petty theft, criminal mischief, property damage and drug paraphernalia possession. Adam Eugene Davis, 36, Dunnellon, was arrested...
91-year-old Spruce Creeker jailed after skipping court date
A 91-year-old resident of Spruce Creek South in Summerfield was arrested over the weekend after failing to show up for a court date. Antonio Ramos was taken into custody Saturday by Marion County sheriff’s deputies on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. Ramos is facing a charge...
