Police investigating suspicious death of woman in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was discovered Friday evening along Silver Road in Marion County. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area around 7 p.m. on March 13 after receiving a report of a possible overdose. When emergency...
Man Sentenced for Shooting Victim Multiple Times in Driveway in Central Florida
A man was sentenced for shooting his victim multiple times in a driveway in Central Florida. The post Man Sentenced for Shooting Victim Multiple Times in Driveway in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Marion homeowners seeking final decision on 2 horses at 1.29-acre property
Marion County officials will make a final decision next week on a request from a couple of homeowners who want permission to keep two horses on their 1.29-acre residential lot. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday, March 17, on a Special Use Permit request from homeowners...
Florida Powerball ticket wins $10 million prize — check if the winning ticket was...
Lottery enthusiasts throughout the state of Florida were checking their tickets after last night's Powerball drawing resulted in a big winner from Florida. Unfortunately for all those who purchased tickets there was no one who matched all the Powerball numbers to win the main jackpot; however, there was one very...
Judge denies bail for ‘impulsive’ man charged with DUI manslaughter
Assistant State Attorney Meredith Poisson told Circuit Judge Peter Brigham on March 13 that Jesse Levi Six is a danger to the community and therefore should be held at the Marion County Jail without bail while awaiting resolution of his DUI manslaughter case. Six's lawyer, David Wilson, argued his client is not a...
Ocala officials considering $1.7 million purchase of 15 dump, grapple, and pickup trucks
Ocala City Council members will vote next week on a $1.7 million request to replace aging municipal vehicles, including clam and dump trucks, and specialized equipment for several city departments. Council members will consider a request to spend $1,717,330 to acquire 15 new vehicles and pieces of equipment for the...
Illegal immigrant caught selling “ICE immunity” IDs from fake DHS branch
A 50-year-old Brazilian national faces federal charges for allegedly running a fake government agency out of Florida. Mario Cesar Dos Santos Jr. was indicted in federal court in Ocala for fraudulent use of government seals. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the charges. Dos Santos allegedly created the...
Man accused of forcing way into elderly woman’s Silver Springs home
A 29-year-old Ocala man is facing burglary and battery charges after allegedly pushing an elderly woman and forcing his way into her Silver Springs home. On Monday, March 9, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a home located on NE 2nd Loop in Silver Springs in reference to a suspicious person in the...
“Werth it”: $500,000 Price Tag for Jayson Werth’s latest Horse Investment for Icon Racing
Icon Racing spent $500,000 on a colt at the OBS sale for a record breaking purchase.
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain expected this weekend in Central Florida
Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Central Florida this weekend. Some pockets of heavy rain will move through the area mainly during the afternoons. A few strong thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday. This is due to the stalled front over Central Florida. We have been cloudy and have even seen a few...
