Weekend heat returns to Central Florida with highs in the 90s
Expect rising temperatures and lower humidity in Central Florida this weekend. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Limited rain chances.
Guns, Drugs Found in Central Florida Home
Multiple guns and drugs were found in a Central Florida home. The post Guns, Drugs Found in Central Florida Home appeared first on West Orlando News .
Golf cart DUI suspect nabbed before noon at BJ’s Wholesale Club
A Lady Lake man was arrested for a morning golf cart DUI after he was spotted driving erratically in the parking lot of BJ’s Wholesale Club. Robert McCarthy, 69, was taken into custody Thursday after Sumter County sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints at the store’s parking lot at 11:30 a.m.
The iconic Stella’s Modern Pantry is moving from its downtown location
Stella's Modern Pantry at 20 SW Broadway St. has been a downtown Ocala icon for close to 20 years. The popular eatery, shop and hangout is saying goodbye to the area, with its last day being June 20. Not to worry, though. As one door closes, another opens The business' owners, Stacey Atsides and Albert Barrett, are mov
Cat lounge and bookstore opens in Ocala
A new business in Ocala is giving cat lovers a place to relax with a good book while helping rescued cats find forever homes.
Sneaky Gulf System Has Central Florida Bracing For A Soaker
Central Florida forecasters are keeping a close eye on the Gulf, where a weak area of low pressure could try to creep north next week. Even if it stays messy and poorly organized, the system could still dump heavy downpours, kick up gusty winds, and churn up higher surf along Florida's coasts. Rip current conditions ar
Woman from South Florida dies in Marion County crash
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman from South Florida died after a crash in Marion County Friday afternoon. The 51-year-old was driving an SUV in Summerfield when a pickup truck swerved into the wrong lane and hit her head-on around 1:45 p.m., according to state troopers. Troopers said the man...
Marion County man sentenced to 15 years for fatal DUI crash
Jonathan Cuppels, 40, entered a no-contest plea to vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter charges this week.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia Awards $166,000 to Local Agencies for Immigration Enforcement
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced more than $166,000 in funding for three local law enforcement agencies to support immigration enforcement efforts. The funding was awarded to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Cross City through the State Bo
Suspect apprehended after threatening violence at 7-Eleven in Leesburg
A Kissimmee man was arrested on violence charges after allegedly punching a cleaner protecting the 7-Eleven door. An officer responded to a battery involving 44-year-old Jerry Louis Manns at 7-Eleven, 737 S 14th St, around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. A...
