BJ’s Wholesale Club Accelerates Growth with New Locations in Kentucky, Florida and Indiana
Marlborough, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its next wave of new club growth with locations in Kentucky, Florida and Indiana set to open this fiscal year. The new clubs are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to open 25-30 new clubs every 2 years. The...
Florida Man Sentenced To Prison For Crime Against Child
A Florida man has been sentenced for a crime against a child. Erick Rico Beauvil, 21, was sentenced to 15 years in Florida’s Department of Corrections. On October 12, 2022, deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the AdventHealth hospital in Ocala. Medical professionals informed...
Dispute over stolen vehicle leads to stabbing, Ocala man’s arrest
A 48-year-old Ocala man was arrested for aggravated battery after a confrontation over a stolen vehicle reportedly ended in a stabbing. On Monday, May 25, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence located on SE 47th Avenue in Belleview in reference to a reported stabbing. According to...
Downpours continue into the work week
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical moisture has made its presence known across Central Florida for the past few days, but it will start to lose its hold over our area as we move through the work week. It will have enough influence to continue scattered downpours for your Monday afternoon....
Hot, humid conditions return to Central Florida ahead of evening storms
Another hot and humid day is on tap for Central Florida on Monday, with temperatures climbing back to around 90 degrees and rain chances increasing as the day progresses. When combined with the high humidity, the afternoon heat index values will make it feel more like 97 to 100 degrees in many locations.
Police: Former employee apprehended for stealing saw, nearly $3,000 from Ocala paving company
A former employee of an Ocala paving company was apprehended after reportedly selling a stolen saw to a local pawn shop and making unauthorized purchases with a corporate-issued credit card after his termination. The inquiry began after the paving company’s project manager reported unlawful transactions by a new employ
Suspect driving Mercedes leaves Social Security Office after backing into another vehicle
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly backing into another vehicle with his Mercedes and leaving the scene. Officers responded to a vehicle crash at the Social Security Office, 900 N 14th St., on Friday, May 22, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. A detective had seen 42-year-old Ra
590 residential units may be coming to old Ocala mining site
A property owner is asking city officials to annex and rezone an 82-acre, former mining site in southwest Ocala to open the property up for development and the possibility of up to 590 dwelling units. The Ocala City Council will review the proposal to annex and rezone the 82.40-acre property...
June Brings Rodeos, Festivals, Soccer, Concerts and Family Fun Across Central Florida
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — As summer arrives in Central Florida, June is packed with opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy everything from rodeos and community festivals to major concerts, sporting events, family attractions, and educational programs. Across Osceola County and the surrounding region, families c
Marion County deputies searching for missing endangered Ocala woman
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a woman, who is considered missing and endangered. Deputies are looking for Roxann Dee Hunt, 66. Sheriff’s officials say she left her home in the 2200 block of Northeast 79th Place at around 7 a.m. Sunday morning.
