Silver Springs woman sues Winn-Dixie over slip-and-fall on puddle
A Silver Springs woman claims she was severely injured after slipping on a puddle while she was shopping at a Winn-Dixie in Marion County earlier this year. Attorneys representing Rhonda Castongue filed the lawsuit against Winn-Dixie Stores, LLC on December 12 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County.
Shy Cat named Monti needs patient family willing to manage daily medical care
A four-year-old male cat at a Florida rescue is searching for an experienced adopter who can provide daily medical treatment and the patience needed to help him overcome his initial shyness. Monti, a small domestic short hair weighing under six pounds, requires once-a-day treatment for a manageable medical condition...
Results are in from special study on ID checks at pools in The Villages
The results are in from a special study on ID checks at pools in The Villages. In November, the Recreation Department was directed by the Project Wide Advisory Committee to perform a study to monitor pool ID checking at select neighborhood pools. The stepped-up ID checks took place at four...
Arrest made in Christmas Day shooting death in west Ocala
The Ocala Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the Dec. 25 shooting death of another man. Curnelius A. Brown Jr., 19, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm, possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. He was picked up on an arrest warrant,...
Financial advisor in The Villages starts 2026 behind bars
A financial advisor in The Villages began 2026 behind bars. Arthur “Skip” Eugene West, 74, operator of West Financial Group, was transferred on New Year’s Eve to the Sumter County Detention Center where he is being held without bond on a probation violation. West had been placed on probation as the result of a 2022...
ICE slaps hold on man from Mexico accused of pointing BB gun at three...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put a hold on a Wildwood man who allegedly pointed a BB gun at three people. Deputies responded to an armed and dangerous call involving 39-year-old Jose Alberto Lopez Hernandez at an undisclosed residence in Wildwood around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from...
New Year’s babies: First babies born at Florida hospitals
ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida hospitals are welcoming the first babies of 2026. Both AdventHealth and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies announced the first births at their hospitals for the new year. AdventHealth. It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to...
Caregiver Appreciation Gala Honors Local Heroes Serving Seniors and Veterans
Compassionate Connections Home Care recently brought together caregivers from across Lake, Sumter and Marion counties for the Caregiver Appreciation Gala, an evening dedicated to recognizing those who quietly and consistently make a difference in the lives of seniors and veterans throughout the region. Founder and...
Williston woman accused of 17 separate shoplifting incidents at Target
Dellana Amilya Sams, 24, of Williston, was arrested yesterday and charged with engaging in a scheme to defraud after a Target employee alleged that she had stolen over $1,500 in merchandise from the store in 17 separate incidents. The post Williston woman accused of 17 separate shoplifting incidents at Target...
Summerfield teen allegedly throws booze at boyfriend who couldn’t fix her car
A Summerfield teen was arrested for assault after allegedly throwing several alcoholic drinks at her boyfriend when he could not fix her car. A deputy was in the area of 183rd Avenue Road and East Hwy. 40 in Summerfield trying to find a gray pickup truck around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from...
