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...
Free backpacks, supplies at back-to-school events in Marion County this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Here are a few of the locations that will host drives:. First Baptist Weirsdale, located at 13725 SE 164th St, in Weirsdale,...
Robber threatens Taco Bell employees with a rock, Ocala PD officers say
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala police have shared body cam video of officers arresting an armed robbery suspect on Thursday at a fast food restaurant. Authorities say Kewarren Anderson, 40, attempted to rob a Taco Bell on Southwest College Road while carrying a large rock on July 8. Witnesses say he entered through the...
