Ocala residents happy to see return of Big Lots
After Ocala-News.com published a story about a Roses location in southwest Ocala that will be converted into a Big Lots, several residents wrote in to share their opinions about the news. Here are a few of those letters:. “Yes, I will [visit the new Big Lots]. I went down to...
Great blue heron gliding through the Village of Fenney
On a warm summer day in the Village of Fenney, this magnificent great blue heron was gliding low and slow, gracefully navigating the trees with its slate-blue wings moving effortlessly. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!
Family earns new Ocala home after hundreds of volunteer hours
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County hosted a house blessing ceremony this past week for two children and their mother, who spent over 400 hours volunteering to earn the home. On Wednesday, July 23, Habitat for Humanity passed the keys to Vanessa Mingo and her children, Peter and Savannah. According...
Extreme heat forces cancellation of veterans ceremony in The Villages
The extreme heat has forced the cancellation of a veterans ceremony in The Villages. The Korean War Armistice Day ceremony had been set to take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Veterans Memorial Park at Spanish Springs. However, with the temperature expected to reach 98 degrees with a heat index of 106, the...
Warning: 110°F Heat Index in Central Florida Today—Don’t Risk It!
Orlando, Florida – Scorching heat is gripping Central Florida today, with dangerous heat index values climbing to 110°F in parts of Orange, Volusia, Lake, Seminole, and Osceola counties. The heat advisory will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Heat Advisory in Effect. According to the...
Train overturns in Ocala, spilling cargo all over the ground
OCALA, Fla. – A train derailed near a townhouse complex on Friday morning, causing its cargo to spill out onto the ground, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. In a release, fire officials said they received a report about the derailment around 11:16 a.m. behind the Cypresside Townhouses at 2223 SE 14th Ave.
Cadillac driver nervously explains permanently revoked license during traffic stop
A Titusville man was arrested for driving while his license had been permanently revoked for multiple DUIs. An officer observed a dark Cadillac Escalade traveling south on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. He noticed the driver, 38-year-old...
Heat Advisory Issued for Tampa Bay Area as Temperatures Soar, NWS Urges Precautions Against...
Temperatures in the Tampa Bay area are expected to reach sweltering levels today, with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for a portion of west central Florida. According to the NWS advisory, residents can expect heat index values to climb up to 109, prompting concerns for potential heat illnesses....
Central Florida Man Won $2 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Robert Shevett, of St. Cloud, claimed a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD scratch-off game. The Central Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,195,000. Shevett purchased his winning ticket from Winn Dixie, located...
Ocala church seeking special permit to operate private school
A church in unincorporated southeast Ocala is seeking special permission from the county to offer private elementary school services to up to 120 children. Wings of Faith Church will seek permission for its special use permit during Monday’s regular meeting of the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission. The...
