Summerfield man caught with drugs following suspicious behavior at Wawa
A Summerfield man was arrested on several drug charges when his suspicous behavior at Wawa hinted at criminal activity. An officer noticed a woman parked at the air pumps at Wawa, located at 11770 N U.S.8 301, around 9:10 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. She consistently...
Bodycam video shows man’s arrest in Sumter County woods
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A chase in Wildwood ended with a man in custody earlier this month after investigators say he ran off because he had a suspended license. A post shared to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s social media states deputies and Wildwood police “spotted an individual driving with a suspended...
Horse Trainer Arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office for Animal Cruelty
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – On January 16, 2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Detective James Manning arrested 34-year-old Benito Cotto Colon for Animal Cruelty. On January 15, 2026, Agriculture Investigator Justin McClure received an email from a horse owner advising that she had a video of...
Woman attempts heist for $51 in tape and alcohol from Walmart in Leesburg
A Leesburg woman will appear in court for the attempted theft of $51 in merchandise from Walmart. An employee of Walmart, located at 2501 CItrus Blvd., saw 33-year-old Ashley Nicole Hutton in the hardware aisle at 9:05 a.m. Jan. 11, according to a case report from the Leesburg Police Department. She picked up items...
Villager dies as result of crash prompted by medical episode
An 88-year-old Villager has died as the result of a crash that was prompted by a medical episode. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed on Tuesday morning that the resident of the Village of Tierra Del Sol South died at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. He had been driving a dark-colored...
Therapist stabbed to death by former patient, deputies say
A Central Florida therapist was fatally stabbed by a former patient, authorities confirmed Tuesday, while another man is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Suspected shoplifter tased twice at Target at Rolling Acres Plaza
An Ocala woman was arrested for theft at Target and tased twice when she would not comply with officers. Officers responded to Target at Rolling Acres Plaza for a past theft around 6:55 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. While speaking to loss prevention, they saw...
1890 Tea House opens new Ocala spot for afternoon tea, small plates, charcuterie
A new tea house has opened its doors near the center of Ocala, inviting guests to enjoy traditional tea service and charcuterie in a historic setting. 1890 Tea House is now serving the community inside the Diamond Suites building at 917 E Silver Springs Boulevard. According to the business’s website,...
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – This week is host to two murder mystery dinner shows for nights of sleuthing and full-course dinners. These shows have interactive elements, leaving guests to figure out who committed the crime after a series of interrogations and investigations. The Dinner Detective True Crime...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the The Villages metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
