Ocala woman hit by car during fight outside ex’s house in Putnam County
The incident happened on Saturday, June 19, on Gordon Chapel Road.
We need to keep the gates in The Villages
When I moved to The Villages 20 years ago, one of the reasons was the gate system. Nobody said this was a “gated community.” The gates were never intended to keep “others” out. The main benefit of the gates is that cars have to stop, and we all know that if they weren’t there, many (most?) drivers would go barreling...
Leesburg Man Charged with Felony for Alleged Attack on Alligator with Golf Club in...
A man from Central Florida faces felony charges after allegedly attacking an alligator with a golf club over a fishing lure, then being implicated in the mutilation of the creature's carcass. Hunter Crumbo, a 28-year-old from Leesburg, was arrested last Wednesday following an investigation by the Florida Fish and...
Ocala man uses golf club, air rifle to threaten other man over $100
An Ocala man who recently completed a job at a local residence is facing a felony assault charge after he allegedly threatened one of the homeowners with a golf club and air rifle while demanding payment of $100. On Sunday, July 20, at around 6:40 p.m., several Marion County Sheriff’s...
Mother arrested after allegedly swinging broom at her daughter
A mother was arrested after allegedly swinging a broom at her daughter in the front yard of their home. Eugenia Rices, 42, of Ocklawaha, was arrested Thursday on a charge of battery by Marion County sheriff’s deputies. The daughter contacted law enforcement and upon a deputy’s arrival at the...
Trail derails in Ocala: 2 engines and 8 cars impacted, officials say
OCALA, Fla. - Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. Ocala Fire Rescue units said they received reports of a train derailment around 11:16 a.m. Friday behind the Cypresside Townhouses at 2223 SE 14th Ave. Crews from Engine 7,...
Marion County sets tentative millage rate at 4.29, keeping property tax steady for fourth...
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – During a special meeting held July 24, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to set the tentative maximum countywide millage rate at 4.29 for the upcoming 2025–26 fiscal year. This decision keeps the tentative general fund millage rate flat for the fourth...
7-Eleven clerk allegedly throws beer can and broom at customer in dispute over sandwich
A 7-Eleven clerk was arrested after allegedly throwing a beer can and a broom at a customer during an argument over a sandwich. An officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 11670 U.S. Hwy. 301, Oxford, regarding an unknown disturbance around 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police...
The Villages issues reminder about code of conduct at facilities
The Villages has issued a reminder about the code of conduct at recreation facilities:. Recreation is an integral part of the lifestyle of The Villages community, providing our residents with outlets for leisure, exercise, socializing and entertainment. So that your programs and activities remain enjoyable for...
Driver from Venezuela falls asleep at gas pump after drinking at party
A Leesburg man was arrested for drunk driving after admitting he fell asleep at a Murphy USA gas pump because he got tired after drinking. Officers responded to Murphy USA, located at 1801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., for a well-being check around 3 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...
