Inspector finds flies in kitchen and unwashed hands at restaurant in The Villages
An inspector found flies in the kitchen and an employee failing to wash his hands during a visit this past Thursday to Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar B Q at Magnolia Plaza in The Villages. The restaurant, which opened in 2021 at 2161 Everglades Lane, was cited for four...
Worker sues Ocala company after 20-foot fall through painted skylight
An individual performing occupational duties at an Ocala commercial property has sued the company after he allegedly fell more than 20 feet through a concealed fiberglass skylight that had been painted over. Jared Powell filed the complaint against Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc., doing business as JGA Beacon, Inc., in
There should be no exceptions when it comes to handicapped parking
I am not sure I understood John Ebel’s Letter to the Editor, but he seemed to suggest that there is a mid-range of acceptable uses for handicapped parking, by those who have not obtained handicapped placards or license plates. He wrote, “they may drive a golf cart or a car and need a parking spot with closer proximity
Multiple Arrests from Central Florida Drug Trafficking Investigation
There were multiple arrests from a Central Florida drug trafficking investigation. The post Multiple Arrests from Central Florida Drug Trafficking Investigation appeared first on West Orlando News .
Marion County Stormwater Program announces calendar photo contest
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Marion County Stormwater Program is inviting local photographers to compete with their best wildlife photography. The theme this year is ‘Our Water. Their Home.,’ highlighting the beauty and diversity of local waterbodies. Photographer’s are encountered to show how water shapes habitats across
Man accused of destroying ex’s car, stealing Louis Vuitton purse and wallet
A 27-year-old Silver Springs man is facing felony charges after he allegedly shattered his ex-girlfriend’s car windows and stole several high-ticket items, causing thousands of dollars in damages. On Friday, May 22, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal responded to a residence located on SE 18th Street in Silver..
Florida Man Sentenced for Crime Against Child
A Florida man was sentenced for a crime against a child. The post Florida Man Sentenced for Crime Against Child appeared first on West Orlando News .
I believe businesses are buying favors from future Marion County officials through campaign donations
These businesses donating to candidates are simply buying favors from county legislators by investing in the candidates’ platforms in exchange for promises of favors. Some of the businesses are not what are needed and they are over saturating the area with the same old stuff. However, by contributing to a candidate, Ma
Teen Arrested in Smoke Shop Burglary in Central Florida
A teen was arrested in a smoke shop burglary in Central Florida. The post Teen Arrested in Smoke Shop Burglary in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Central Florida Woman Arrested after Extensive Investigation of Human Remains
A Central Florida woman was arrested after an extensive investigation of human remains that were discovered. The post Central Florida Woman Arrested after Extensive Investigation of Human Remains appeared first on West Orlando News .

















