Mother arrested after allegedly swinging broom at her daughter
A mother was arrested after allegedly swinging a broom at her daughter in the front yard of their home. Eugenia Rices, 42, of Ocklawaha, was arrested Thursday on a charge of battery by Marion County sheriff’s deputies. The daughter contacted law enforcement and upon a deputy’s arrival at the...
Trail derails in Ocala: 2 engines and 8 cars impacted, officials say
OCALA, Fla. - Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. Ocala Fire Rescue units said they received reports of a train derailment around 11:16 a.m. Friday behind the Cypresside Townhouses at 2223 SE 14th Ave. Crews from Engine 7,...
Marion County sets tentative millage rate at 4.29, keeping property tax steady for fourth...
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – During a special meeting held July 24, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to set the tentative maximum countywide millage rate at 4.29 for the upcoming 2025–26 fiscal year. This decision keeps the tentative general fund millage rate flat for the fourth...
7-Eleven clerk allegedly throws beer can and broom at customer in dispute over sandwich
A 7-Eleven clerk was arrested after allegedly throwing a beer can and a broom at a customer during an argument over a sandwich. An officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 11670 U.S. Hwy. 301, Oxford, regarding an unknown disturbance around 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police...
The Villages issues reminder about code of conduct at facilities
The Villages has issued a reminder about the code of conduct at recreation facilities:. Recreation is an integral part of the lifestyle of The Villages community, providing our residents with outlets for leisure, exercise, socializing and entertainment. So that your programs and activities remain enjoyable for...
Driver from Venezuela falls asleep at gas pump after drinking at party
A Leesburg man was arrested for drunk driving after admitting he fell asleep at a Murphy USA gas pump because he got tired after drinking. Officers responded to Murphy USA, located at 1801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., for a well-being check around 3 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...
Ocala sees nearly 5% drop in violent crime despite population surge
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As Ocala continues to experience rapid growth, the Ocala Police Department (OPD) is seeing results in its efforts to maintain public safety, reporting a nearly 5% drop in the violent crime rate over the past year despite a growing population. Crime rate falls as city...
Form details financial woes of customer who refused to pay for hairdo
A court form has detailed the financial woes of an unhappy customer who refused to pay for a hairdo at a salon in The Villages. Carolyn Deborah Harmelin, 72, who lives at the Lake Sumter Apartments on County Road 466, is facing a charge of theft after an incident in March at the Tenaj Salon Institute on County Road...
More Ocala area children in running for Toddler of the Year
Several local children are in the running for a chance to win a national competition for the most adorable toddler in the nation, which will award the winning toddler with a $25,000 prize and the opportunity to star in a national ad campaign. Earlier this week, Ocala-News.com reported that 3-year-old...
Ex-boyfriend arrested after allegedly threatening to kill estranged gal pal
A hammer-wielding ex-boyfriend was arrested after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and threatening to kill her. James Oliver Richardson, 39, of Weirsdale, is facing a felony charge of battery and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault following his arrest Thursday by Marion County sheriff’s deputies. The woman...
