CenterWell stands to lose thousands of ticked off customers
I am upset that CenterWell and UnitedHealthcare can’t play well and take care of us. The Villages Health Centers are beautiful and conveniently located throughout The Villages. The staff is always welcoming and professional. Making urgent appointments is a breeze. I will check out Humana which Ocala Eye is on their...
Former lovers arrested after argument over missing phone turns violent
A pair of former lovers from Fruitland Park were arrested on battery charges Monday after an argument over a missing phone allegedly turned physical. Michael Worrell, 24, returned to his home on South Grays Airport Road after a night out only to see his ex-boyfriend, 37-year-old Damian Justin Summers, on the property...
Rec director insists he’s ‘not seeing any misuse of pools at any location’
A targeted study of identification will take place in the coming weeks at pools in The Villages, even as Recreation Director John Rohan continues to insist that “outsiders” taking an unauthorized dip are virtually non-existent. Rohan is ramping up a multi-week study that will continue through early December....
Marion County man arrested after stealing from Walmart, deputies say
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man in Marion County is behind bars after Sheriff’s deputies say he stole from a Walmart. 35-year-old General Jackson was arrested Thursday after deputies say he stole more than $100 worth of merchandise. Jackson had a warrant for grand theft of more than $100,000...
Florida Mother Sues Hospital After Toddler Son Had Massive Heart Attack Over Alleged Prescription...
A Florida mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her 2-year-old son died from a massive heart attack after an alleged potassium overdose at UF Health Shands. Toddler Admitted With Low Potassium Leads To Death. De’Markus Page, who weighed just 21 pounds, entered AdventHealth Ocala on March 1, 2024,...
Romanian woman convicted of DUI caught back behind wheel
A Romanian woman who was convicted of driving under the influence earlier this year has been arrested after she was caught back behind the wheel. Rachel Elissa Yanofsky, 34, who lives at 13686 Trend Terrace in Lady Lake, was driving a white Honda at about 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 southbound on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 when an...
Marion residents encouraged to put phones down on Nov. 15
A local nonprofit is encouraging Marion County residents to participate in a new initiative on November 15 to put down their phones, disconnect from screens, and engage with their families and friends. The Marion County Children’s Alliance (MCCA) is hosting its inaugural “Look Up Marion, Put The Phone Down” day...
Trespasser who exposed himself last year returns to Lady Lake Library
A Summerfield man was arrested after trespassing at the Lady Lake Library for a third time. Todd Ferdinand McClendon, 52, was arrested twice last year at the Lady Lake Library, located at 225 W Guava St. The first was in February for getting highly intoxicated on the library steps, and the second was in October for...
Ocala firefighters put out house fire, no injuries reported
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A closed bedroom door helped Ocala firefighters contain a house fire Thursday night. Ocala Fire Rescue officials say firefighters were called to a home on Southwest 54th Court at around 5:45 p.m. in response to a structure fire. Crews arrived at the home to heavy smoke...
Woman with suspended license caught behind wheel for 12th time
A Leesburg woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license for potentially the twelfth time. Officers spotted 46-year-old Alicia Latray Wesley driving a silver Toyota westbound on Main Street at 10:50 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Her vehicle was missing the...
