Man allegedly strangles elderly girlfriend he met at a church food pantry
A Belleview man suspected of attacking a woman he met at a church food pantry has been arrested on a warrant. A woman flagged down an officer in the Wawa parking lot, located at 5726 SE Abshier Blvd., regarding a past battery around 8:25 a.m., Sunday, May 24, according to an arrest report from the Belleview Police Depa
Woman killed, man injured in June 5 vehicle crash on CR 42
SUMMERFIELD – A two-vehicle crash on June 5 on County Road 42 killed a woman, injured a man and blocked parts of the roadway for several hours. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? The 10500 block of CR 42 When was the crash? Marion County Fire Rescue received the call about 1:43 p.m. June 5. Crews were on scene a
17-Year-Old Accused in Southwest Ocala Vehicle Burglary Spree, Car Theft
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A 17-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives linked him to a series of vehicle burglaries and the theft of a vehicle in southwest Ocala. Nykiea Holden, 17, was arrested June 3 on multiple warrants charging him with burglary...
Cops arrest theft suspect in kitchen at Outback Steakhouse
A suspect in a theft case at Target was tracked down and arrested in the kitchen of a local Outback Steakhouse restaurant. Miguel Mauricio Munoz-Tabares, 33, of Belleview, was taken into custody May 19 while working in the rear kitchen area of the restaurant at Trailwinds Village on County Road 466A in Wildwood.
Marion County School Board Announces New Principals, Leadership for 2026-27 Year
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Public Schools will begin the 2026-27 school year with new leadership at several schools and district departments following a series of administrative appointments announced by Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer. District officials said seven schools will welcome new pri
County approves demolition of old animal shelter in southeast Ocala
Just days after cutting the ribbon on a new, 37,361-square-foot animal shelter, Marion County officials have approved the demolition of the previous site in southeast Ocala. On Tuesday, June 2, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners officially approved a bid award to demolish the former Marion County Animal Se
Driver suspected of DUI enters plea in crash that killed motorcyclist
A Belleview man suspected of driving under the influence has pleaded not guilty to the death of a motorcyclist killed in a crash in May. Michael Ryan Durham, 41, entered his plea on Thursday, May 28, at the Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. He was arrested on Thursday, May 21, on charge of negli
Boynton Beach woman killed in head-on crash on County Road 42 near The Villages
A 51-year-old Boynton Beach woman was killed in a head-on collision Friday afternoon on County Road 42 in Summerfield. The fatal crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. on County Road 42, just east of U.S. Hwy. 441 near The Villages. According to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a...
Marion County deputies seek woman accused of interfering with child custody
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for Sahar Abdulaziz Algeri, who is wanted on an active warrant for interference with child custody. Authorities say Algeri took the couple's three children and left after learning her husband intended to file for divorce. What we know:. The children,...
Ribbon-cutting celebration set for renovated golf course in The Villages
A ribbon-cutting event has been scheduled for a renovated golf course in The Villages. The celebration is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 at the Bonita Pass Executive Golf Course. Tee times will start at 10 a.m. and Villagers can begin booking tee times on Wednesday, June 10. The...

















