Central Florida Man Guilty of Murder in Shooting Death of Neighbor
A jury found 25-year-old Central Florida man, Kristopher Chandler, guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his neighbor. He was sentenced to life in prison after the jury deliberated for just over two hours. The crime occurred on a dock in the Grand Hampton community in North Tampa...
Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Fatal Central Florida Hit-and-Run Crash
A 21-year-old illegal immigrant was arrested in a fatal Central Florida hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old woman. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man who fled the scene of a recent fatal crash in Riverview, near Tampa. HCSO’s Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a traffic...
ICE slaps hold on unlicensed driver from Mexico claiming to be headed to work
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put a hold on a Tampa man without a license claiming to be headed to work in Ocala. A deputy stopped 26-year-old Pedro Demetrio Guzman Serrano in a silver Dodge Ram around 8 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. He had stopped past...
From Tarzan to James Bond: 22 Movies and TV Shows Filmed at Silver Springs
Ocala, FL (352 Today) — Silver Springs isn’t just a natural wonder — it’s one of Florida’s most used filming locations. Since the silent film era, the crystal-clear waters and subtropical scenery have made it a spot for jungle adventures, underwater thrillers, and classic Hollywood dramas. Below are 20 films and TV...
65-year-old hit and killed on College Road in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - An SUV hit and killed a pedestrian in Ocala on Thursday morning. According to Ocala Police, the crash happened near the Paddock Mall on Southwest College Road around 5:40 a.m. Officers say the 65-year-old was in the roadway when he was hit. The driver was taken...
Woman sues Ocala Wawa over slip-and-fall at checkout lane
In a lawsuit filed against a Wawa in Ocala, a woman claims she sustained “serious injuries” after she allegedly slipped and fell on a liquid next to the checkout lane. Attorneys representing Crystal Bagley filed the lawsuit against Wawa Florida, LLC, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on August 8.
Man crashes car stolen from friend at Budget Inn in Wildwood
A Webster man was arrested after allegedly battering a friend at Budget Inn and stealing his car just to crash it a few minutes later. A deputy responded to Budget Inn, located on State Road 44 in Wildwood, regarding a disturbance involving 32-year-old Garrett Lee Johnson around 10 p.m. Thursday, according to an...
It’s not realistic to think we can keep out the ‘outsiders’
First of all The Villages do not own the roads. You cannot keep so-called “outsiders” from using them even if you say they need to show where they are going. That is why the guards just open the gates. They legally have to. You have the option of using the visitor side also if you want to so you don’t have to roll...
Bikefest, A Major Central Florida Event for Bikers, is Running Out of Money
Leesburg, long celebrated for hosting one of the largest motorcycle and music festivals in the U.S., is now confronting a harsh financial reality. City leaders recently revealed that only enough funds remain to stage Bikefest for “one more year,” raising concerns about its future sustainability. Unfortunately, crowds...
Homeless man arrested at Panera in The Villages
A homeless man was arrested at Panera in The Villages. Officers were called at about 8 p.m. Wednesday to the restaurant on Main Street at Spanish Springs where the manager pointed to 63-year-old David Francis Bobeck, who had refused to leave, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. The...
