Jury deadlocks in case of grandson accused of killing grandfather
Defense lawyer John Klein said Mike Anthony Jones Jr. was legally justified in shooting and killing his grandfather, William Pray, on Dec. 26, 2022 after a family dispute. Prosecutors Janine Nixon and Lillian Rozsa argued that Jones murdered his grandfather and therefore should be convicted of second-degree murder...
Ex-employee at medical clinic must pay restitution for damaging Tesla of former boss
An ex-employee has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to her former boss after damaging his Tesla while it was parked at the Center for Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood in The Villages. Jennifer Lynn Reiner, 40, of Belleview, must pay $3,342 to Dr. Mohammed Elamir, who runs...
Lack of respect for other golfers’ time at course in The Villages
On Friday, Feb. 20, at approximately 1:15 p.m. my golf group was second at the white ready line at Lowlands Executive Golf Course. The group of four on the first hole was taking way too much time on the hole. Knowing that things were not going to improve, I called the rude slow play to the attention of the assistant...
The Ocala Oddities Market Sees More Crowds and Vendors (PHOTOS)
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Oddities Market was back this month with bigger crowds and new faces. Due to cold weather, the Oddities Market had seen a small decline in vendors and visitors in recent months. Now, with warmer weather breaking through the day, the market is back with high-energy entertainment...
Suspended teen driver flees after rear-ending another vehicle in Leesburg
A Minneola teen was arrested after crashing into the back of another vehicle and fleeing to Econo Inn. A trooper responded to a traffic collision, later found to involve 19-year-old Anquavin Sincere Manuel, at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 27 and Palm Way in Leesburg around 3:35 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest...
Burn bans issued across Central Florida as drought and wildfire risks increase
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Burn bans are now in place in parts of Central Florida as drought conditions and wildfire risk continue to climb. Counties are taking action, limiting outdoor burning to prevent potentially dangerous fires. Weeks of limited rainfall are creating prime conditions for wildfires across Central...
Marion County court cases: Inmate charged with attempted murder; man sentenced
A criminal charge has been filed against an inmate accused of stabbing another inmate at the county jail. Here's what we know about that and other cases heard at the Marion County Judicial Center the week of Feb. 9. State v. Justin Peyton O'Connor Judge: Circuit Judge Peter Brigham. Lawyers: Assistant State Attorney...
20-year-old allegedly attacks, bloodies elderly man over loud TV
A 20-year-old Ocala man was arrested on an aggravated battery charge for allegedly attacking and bloodying an elderly man inside a local residence during an argument over a loud television. On Monday, February 16, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the incident location in reference to a 911...
Florida Man Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Who Was Bound And Beaten
A Florida man is facing charges in the death of a 3-year-old girl after allegedly tying up her hands and feet overnight then striking her multiple times the following day, authorities said. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Major Crimes Detective Karla Santana-Palau on Thursday night arrested 32-year-old Jeroen...
This Florida Automotive Museum Is a Time Capsule of Drag Racing’s Golden Years
Step inside the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala and you feel the pulse of America’s fastest era. Legendary machines sit inches away, every panel and weld telling stories of grit, innovation, and fearless speed. Visitors rave it is worth every minute, and you can easily spend hours catching details you...
