It’s a rough crossing at railroad tracks on County Road 466
How much longer do we have to wait for the railroad crossing to be repaired on County Road 466? Felt like the front end of my truck almost fell out. This has needed repair for a long time. Why doesn’t this get repaired? 6,000 – 7,000 vehicles cross here every...
Convicted arsonist arrested after threatening woman in Wildwood
A convicted arsonist was arrested after threatening violence against a woman in Wildwood. Emett David Smart, 34, was to be turned over to U.S. Marshals following his arrest this past week by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies following a domestic disturbance. Deputies were called to a home in Wildwood after...
Couple in The Villages given seven days to cut grass at their home
A couple in The Villages has been given seven days to cut the grass at their home. The home of Thomas and Rosemary Mundell at 322 Olanta Drive in the Village of Caroline was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Friday before the Community Development District 6 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Jurors acquit Ocala man in 2023 shooting death of best friend
An Ocala man who was charged with manslaughter, in connection with the 2023 shooting death of his best friend, has been acquitted by Marion County jurors. On Thursday, 23-year-old Abraham Yosef Bordas was found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm. He was initially arrested on December 30, 2023, after his...
Villager’s oft-arrested son jailed after testing positive for cocaine
A man living in The Villages with his mother has been jailed after testing positive for cocaine. Mark Christopher Davis, 57, of the Village of Santo Domingo, was being held without bond at the Marion County Jail. Davis, who is currently on probation on a drug charge, tested positive for...
Cooper’s hawk perched on railing at Largo Pool
This Cooper’s hawk was spreading its wings to catch some sun at the Largo Pool in The Villages. Thanks to Jim Laurent for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!
Villager hires Massey Services to in bid to avoid fines over lawn
A homeowner in The Villages has been given 30 days to get his yard back up to snuff. The home of John Corboy at 1114 Magrath Way in the Village of Sabal Chase was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Friday before the Community Development District 6 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Suspect throws glass pipe with cocaine out of window during traffic stop
A Wildwood man was arrested on drug charges after throwing a glass pipe with cocaine out of his window during a traffic stop. A deputy spotted a gray Honda passenger car headed east on State Road 44 at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, 46-year-old...
Villagers upset that site of fatal fire attracting rats and buzzards
Villagers are upset that a home ravaged by a fire that claimed a woman’s life is attracting rats and buzzards to their neighborhood. They showed up Friday morning to share their concerns with the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors in a meeting at SeaBreeze Recreation Center. Brigette...
Crave Hot Dogs closes Ocala restaurant for third time
A hot dog, barbecue, and axe-throwing restaurant in Ocala has closed for a third time since it first opened in August 2023, with the former owners noting that the franchise agreements only make money for the franchise due to insurmountable startup costs and unfair contractural agreements. Crave Hot Dogs &...
