Cove Apartments resident arrested after ugly custody exchange with ex-girlfriend
A resident of The Cove Apartments in Lady Lake was arrested for allegedly sending threatening texts to his ex-girlfriend after a custody exchange. The ex-girlfriend of 24-year-old Ronnie Darnell Merriweather exchanged custody of their children at her Marion County residence at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, according to...
Simulated weapons training facility proposed by Marion County property owner
A Marion County property owner is seeking permission to build a new simulated munitions facility that would provide non-lethal simulations and “realistic, scenario-based preparation” to local residents and law enforcement personnel. The special use request from Scott Adams of Carbine Stable is part of the Marion...
Man secretly recorded young girl in bathroom, Marion County deputies say
Sheriff’s deputies charged a man accused of setting up a secret camera in a bathroom to record a young girl naked in Marion County.
FDOT revises plans to ease congestion on CR-484 at I-75 in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County resident Lawrence De Graw said the growth in the Marion Oaks area has made the ride on County Road 484 approaching I-75 miserable. De Graw said eastbound CR-484 will get congested because there is only a single left turn lane from eastbound CR-484 to northbound I-75, causing...
Marion golf course sold for nearly $15 million
A golf course in south Marion County was just sold for nearly $15 million, less than one month after another local golf course was sold for $7.5 million. The Links at Spruce Creek South was purchased on November 13 by Spruce Creek South Operations LLC for $14,913,311.63, according to a deed filed with the Marion...
New deli and beer tavern sought at historic Marion County inn
A new business that would serve fresh deli meats and cheeses by the pound is seeking permission to also sell beer and wine at a historic site in south Marion County. A special use permit to allow for on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for The Inn Spot is part of the Marion County Planning and Zoning...
Hitmaker Scotty McCreery to perform next month at The Sharon
Hitmaker Scotty McCreery will perform next month at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages. The show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. He previously performed in The Villages in 2023. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making...
Homeless man with hypodermic needle arrested at Dollar General in Lady Lake
A homeless man was arrested after he was found with a hypodermic needle while standing outside Dollar General in Lady Lake. Officers responded to Dollar General, located at 312 S U.S. Hwy. 27, regarding 35-year-old Sean Glenn Rigsby around 7:40 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police...
All the action from Light Up Ocala 2025
The annual Light Up Ocala festival was held Nov. 22 on the Ocala Downtown Square. Time to plan: 2025 holiday entertainment guide for Ocala and Marion County To see more photos and a video, visit ocala.com This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: All the action from Light Up Ocala 2025
Daily Sun article on The Villages Health a disservice to readers
The Daily Sun printed a front page article on The Villages Health system sale and how patients can make the most of their care on Thursday, November 20th. The article stated that “much of the transition has been seamless so far.” What? Seamless for who? Not for the approximately 25,000 patients of The Villages Health...
