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...
Let them live their lifestyle but don’t try to make it ‘normal’
I believe that there is a big difference in letting people live their lives as they wish and promoting that lifestyle. Living their lives as they choose is fine for them and me. It’s free will and their choice. But the idea that an organization should expose it to the world goes against the Christian beliefs this count
Homeowners say Central Florida roofing company took thousands for new roofs, then disappeared
Central Florida homeowners paid thousands of dollars for new roofs but claim the company they paid ghosted them. "If there's any agency that can do something to stop them because you know it's not only me. There are a lot of people going through this," said Alicia Perez of Palm Bay.
Missing 87-year-old Ocala man found safe in Georgia
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A missing 87-year-old man from Ocala was found safe in Georgia. Marion County Sheriff’s officials say they have found Fredesdante Mendoza. Officials had previously put out a Silver Alert for him.
As a retired Growth Management Director, I am appalled at Marion County’s rate of...
As the retired 20 year Growth Management Director for Brevard County, land use planning, zoning, development standards & plans review, housing, building permits were all under my supervision. I cite that list to provide credibility to my comments, some of which might be controversial. I am appalled at how development..
54 teachers, 7 asst. principals eliminated at Marion County schools in leadership shakeup
Marion County Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer has announced principal changes at nine local schools for the upcoming school year that will impact approximately 7,000 students, as the district eliminates seven assistant principal positions among 54 total staff terminations. The shuffle, which is pending approval from
Oakland Hills woman tries to pass off drug stash as bunched-up underwear
An Oakland Hills woman was arrested Wednesday after trying to pass off a hidden drug stash as “bunched-up underwear” during a traffic stop earlier this year. Zaria Paige McCloud, 26, who lives in the Oakland Hills development off U.S. Hwy. 441 in Lady Lake, was taken into custody by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies in
Inspector finds insects and unsafe food at restaurant in The Villages
A live roach, flying insects and a slew of food safety violations were found during an inspection last week at the Fenney Grill in The Villages. The restaurant, located at 3210 Fenney Way, was visited May 29 by an inspector from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The routine inspection unco
Sam’s Club cake decorator sets two Guinness World Records during Associates Week
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — One Sam's Club employee went above and beyond during Associate's Week, setting two Guinness World Records. Bridgette Anderson, a cake decorator at a Sam's Club in Lady Lake, Florida, set a record for most cupcakes frosted in one minute at 62, and another record for the fastest time frosting 100 cupc
Unlicensed Guatemalan arrested while driving in southern end of The Villages
A native of Guatemala who has been living in Florida for five years was arrested after he was caught driving without a license in the Village of Edenfield. Gabriel Santos Ramirez Jacinto, 29, of Lady Lake, was driving a vehicle at 7:43 a.m. Tuesday near 6600 Caudill Trail in the southern area of The Villages when he wa
