Ocala FL

A drunk driving suspect told law enforcement officers that he had been drinking at City Fire prior to his arrest in The Villages. Frederick Joseph Mills Jr., 67, of Ocklawaha, was driving a green 2024 Ford Explorer shortly before midnight on Saturday when he failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection of...

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. – A Summerfield horse trainer was arrested Friday following allegations of animal cruelty after a video surfaced showing him abusing a horse, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Benito Orlando Cotto Colon, 34, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after a 16-second video showed...

Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Temperatures will continue a gradual warm-up, climbing back above average as we head toward the end of the week. High pressure remains in control, keeping our weather pattern...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s a thoroughbred farm where previous owners produced Classic winners, winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes, Breeders’ Cup winners and Eclipse Award winners or national champions, and the new owners have produced Classic winners, Breeders’ Cup winners and Eclipse...

A Fruitland Park teen was arrested for grand theft after stealing the key to his father’s SUV and taking the vehicle around the block. Officers responded to the residence of 18-year-old Patrick James Biggs on Elm Avenue regarding a disturbance at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland...

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 19-year-old man from Dunnellon was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the fatal crash occurred at approximately 3:52 a.m. near the intersection of Puma Valley Way. Investigators reported that the...

I am writing as a resident of The Villages to support the proposal to allow homeowners to install artificial turf (also known as astro turf) in their yards and landscapes. I believe permitting synthetic turf would not only benefit individual properties but also enhance the overall appearance and sustainability of our...

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — Two drivers were sent to the hospital early Tuesday morning following a collision at the intersection of Morse Boulevard and County Road 466. The crash occurred at approximately 7:23 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP. According to a report released by the FHP,...

With a week remaining in the School Choice Magnet Application window, the Marion County Public School District is encouraging families to attend the final stretch of high school showcase nights. These events offer parents and students the chance to visit campuses and learn more about unique magnet programs and...

A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against an Ocala gas station, alleging that a trip to the restroom ended in “significant injuries” caused by a malfunctioning toilet paper dispenser. Pauline Frederick-Hicks, of Gwinnett County, Georgia, filed the complaint against RaceTrac, Inc. on Dec. 26 in the Fifth...