Police: Ocala man steals over $1,200 in tools from former employer
An Ocala man was arrested on a felony grand theft charge after he reportedly stole more than $1,200 worth of tools from a local screen repair company following his termination. Back in late April, 45-year-old Steven Lance Kennedy was fired from A+ Screens LLC. Immediately after his termination, Kennedy was...
Equipment still broken during follow-up inspection at Brownwood Hotel & Spa
The Brownwood Hotel & Spa will require yet another visit from a health inspector after a follow-up inspection revealed that multiple coolers are still out of order. An inspector returned to the hotel at 3003 Brownwood Blvd. on Thursday, June 4, to check on violations discovered during a problematic initial inspection t
Oxford man accused of giving woman black eye then resisting arrest
An Oxford man was arrested after allegedly giving a woman a black eye and later resisting a deputy’s attempts to put him in handcuffs. Billy Don Marney, 57, was taken into custody early Sunday morning by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on charges of domestic battery causing bodily harm and resisting an officer without
Villagers’ problem son back in trouble again
A 46-year-old who lives with his parents in The Villages is back behind bars after a late-night traffic stop yielded methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jeffrey Douglas Quinn, who resides at his parents’ home in the Village of Hadley, was arrested late Thursday night by the Lady Lake Police Department. This marks a
POpShelf Location in Ocala Reportedly Preparing to Close
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The pOpShelf location in Ocala is preparing to close, though an official closure announcement has not yet been issued by the company. Located at 4901 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Six Gun Plaza, the store has recently drawn significant customer interest as shoppers take advantage of a storewide
Marion County commuters face traffic changes as SW 66th Street bridge closes
Starting Monday, June 15, commuters in Marion County will notice changes in traffic patterns as the SW 66th Street bridge over I-75 is closed for reconstruction. This important project is part of the Moving I-75 Forward initiative and will likely take about a year to complete. The Florida Department of...
Ocala courts: Second-degree murder charge filed in infant’s death
A man already charged with child abuse in a case where the victim was an infant who lived in his home now has been charged with murder in connection with that child's death. Prosecutors announced the second-degree murder charge against James Francis Westervelt III on June 8. He is being held without bail at the Marion
Driver claims collision with cow on Marion County road caused severe injuries
A woman is suing a local farm and its owners after she says she collided with a cow that had wandered into a roadway in Marion County. The lawsuit was filed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County by Emania Kelly against Coyote Crossing Holdings LLC, William Wayne Jones II, and Bill Jones.
Gainesville Man Accused of Strangling Fiancée During Dispute at Ocala Truck Stop
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A Gainesville man faces felony and misdemeanor changes after Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies say he strangled and battered his fiancée during a dispute at a truck stop in Ocala. Elijah Xavias Jenkins, 25, was arrested Sunday, June 7, 2026, and charged with...
Dunnellon Man Accused of Threatening Father with Knife During Domestic Dispute
DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – A Dunnellon man faces a felony charge after Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies say he threatened to kill his father while holding a knife during an early morning domestic dispute. Anthony Haig, 61, was arrested Sunday, June 7, 2026, and charged with aggravated assault...
