Super Speeder crackdown: Over 100 drivers arrested in Central Florida under dangerous speeding law
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - In the first 3 months since Florida's Super Speeder" law went into effect, more than 100 drivers have been arrested in Central Florida for excessive speeding. The law went into effect on June 1, 2025. FOX 35 Orlando reached out to various law enforcement agencies in...
I-75 chase ends in crash, seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana
A 24-year-old man accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase on Interstate 75 in Marion County is facing an additional drug trafficking charge after more than 100 pounds of marijuana was allegedly found in his vehicle. On Wednesday, October 1, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was informed...
Community Watch doesn’t do anything for our community
It appears that Community Watch really doesn’t do anything for our community. It’s true they drive around but they don’t report any deed restrictions. Restrictions that keep our community safe and compliant. Why are they driving around, sometimes at a high speed and looking straight ahead? There are a lot of deed...
Groome expands Tampa Airport Shuttle with home pickup service in Ocala and nearby communities
Groome Transportation has expanded its Tampa International Airport (TPA) shuttle service to now include convenient home pickups in Ocala, Marion Oaks, Belleview, Summerfield, Wildwood, and Oxford. This new offering provides travelers in Marion County and surrounding areas with a more convenient, stress-free option...
Sheriff installs grievance drop boxes at the jail
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has indicated they have installed secure grievance drop boxes in the jail following a request from Disability Rights Florida, which raised concerns that inmates—particularly those with disabilities—were being blocked from filing medical and other complaints. According to the new...
Substitute teacher accused of hitting students faces no criminal charges
A substitute teacher at South Ocala Elementary School who allegedly struck and cursed at students will not face criminal charges, but at least one parent is pursuing legal action.
Ocala Marion Transportation and Planning Org Shares Long Range Plan with Public
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s an opportunity to navigate the future. The Ocala Marion Transportation and Planning Organization held a public open house for the draft on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Active Transportation Plan on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at...
Man suspected of trying to intimidate his children’s mother by driving past her home
A Leesburg man was arrested for stalking after driving by the home of his children’s mother and trying to intimidate her by revving the engine. A deputy responded to a verbal dispute involving 37-year-old Victor Antonio Garcia at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s...
ICE slaps hold on unlicensed driver from Mexico with dim tag lights
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put a hold on a Leesburg man who was stopped without a license in Wildwood. A deputy observed 33-year-old Miguel Reyes Guillen driving a blue Chevrolet pickup truck eastbound on State Road 44 at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend at a bonfire party celebrating Forest High School’s homecoming. Officials said a suspect fired shots at a juvenile following a physical altercation. No injuries were reported. Witnesses were unable to identify the suspect, but deputies...
