Marion woman sues ALDI over alleged head injury from slip-and-fall
A local woman claims she sustained serious injuries to her head after she slipped and fell on a liquid substance while she was shopping at an ALDI in Marion County. Attorneys representing Robin Joy Bednarcik filed the lawsuit against ALDI Inc. on December 12 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County.
Marion County firefighter whipped, waterboarded describes horror to detectives: Investigative docs
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter says he was violently hazed by colleagues at Marion County Fire Rescue Station 21 over access to his cell phone. Investigators say the alleged abuse included restraint, whipping with a belt and waterboarding during his second shift. Ten employees were fired, and four firefighters and...
Drinking sets off disturbance leading to man’s arrest in The Villages
Drinking set off a disturbance leading to a man’s arrest in The Villages. Deputies were called Sunday night to a disturbance at a home in the Village of Briar Meadow South, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Courtney James Cashman, 49, had tried...
Woman arrested for starving two dogs in Marion County, deputies say
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman was arrested on animal abuse charges after two dogs were found starving in a home in Marion County. Stephanie Delcastillo, 36, was booked into the Marion County Jail on two counts of animal abuse on Friday. She was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.
Health inspectors close 4 Orlando restaurants after live roaches found in kitchens
In the week leading up to Christmas, a wave of health inspections closed several Orlando and Central Florida eateries after inspectors documented serious sanitation and safety violations, with cockroaches emerging…
Villagers trapped in endless cycle of watering and paying for lawn service
I absolutely agree with Dan Meyers about allowing artificial turf to replace grass. We Villagers are trapped in an endless cycle of watering and paying out to Dean’s or Massey or whoever for lawn mowing, lawn spraying, etc. Allowing artificial turf would also cut down on the number of lawn complaints.
New multi-vendor market now open at Paddock Mall in Ocala
A highly anticipated artisan market that features clothing and retail shops, restaurants, an Amazon resale store, a Christian bookstore, and multiple other vendors has opened its doors for business at Ocala’s Paddock Mall. The Paddock Market is officially open for business, replacing the old Sears at the mall (3100...
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Freeze Watch for the 352
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Freeze Watch through its Alert Marion system for the North Central Florida region. The Freeze Watch is in effect from Monday, Dec. 29 through 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. What to know. From the...
Local family seeking support after loss of young father in car accident
A Marion County grandfather is seeking support from the community for the family of his late son, who was tragically killed in a car accident one week before Christmas. Dan Litle, of Dunnellon, has established a GoFundMe to benefit the family of his late son, Jacob, who died from injuries sustained during a car...
Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse after restaurant toilet collapses
A Florida man is suing Outback Steakhouse after alleging he was injured when a toilet shattered and collapsed beneath him inside a restaurant bathroom.
