Ocala FL

A pair of Leesburg men were arrested when one was caught without a license and the other with drugs during a traffic stop. A deputy saw a grey 2013 Chevrolet truck disobey a stop sign on Lakeland Avenue and South Haines Creek Road, Leesburg, around 3:05 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County...

Imagine gliding through a winding waterway so clear you can see every pebble beneath you, surrounded by lush greenery and the occasional turtle sighting. That’s not a tropical resort—it’s Kelly Park, one of Central Florida’s most beloved spring-fed escapes.

Think Florida’s landscape is all flat land and sandy shores? Think again. Tucked away in the heart of horse country, Canyon Zip Line & Adventure Park in Ocala gives you a totally unexpected adrenaline rush—complete with limestone cliffs, canyon ridges, and a sparkling blue lake that looks like it belongs in the Caribbean.

I live across the street from the World Equestrian Center, unfortunately. When Larry Roberts and his wife made a proposal to build WEC, a complex that would be pro equestrian and pro rural atmosphere, I thought that might be great for Ocala’s horse country image. But no, our nice,...

A popular fast food restaurant just closed in Winter Garden!. The Chicken Guy! fast food restaurant from Guy Fieri — that also has a location at Disney Springs — just closed its doors in Winter Garden for good. The closure of the restaurant signals a step forward to focus on growth and national expansion.

A man was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking his mother when she confronted him for drinking all their juice. Officers responded to a family disturbance at an undisclosed Leesburg residence at 5:10 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The mother of 21-year-old...

Authorities in Tampa Bay recovered 60 missing youths in a high-stakes raid across Central Florida.

A Villager’s problem grandson is in trouble again after he was caught with drugs. John David Newell, 27, who resides at 1701 Hilton Head Blvd. on the Historic Side of The Villages, was arrested after a vehicle in which he was traveling as a passenger was stopped Sunday night in Summerfield. During the traffic stop,...

Miss Ocala is one of three dozen women who will compete this week for the title of Miss Florida, which is currently held by Ocala native Casana Fink. Caroline Schapansky is one of 38 women from across the state who will compete in the 2025 Miss Florida competition. The 89th...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Storm chances won’t be all that high Wednesday, but the ones that do develop could pack a punch. Storm chances are only 40%, meaning most of Central Florida will be on the dry side Wednesday. With the presence of an upper-level disturbance over the peninsula,...