Entitled bicyclists are clogging up main roads in The Villages
I am pretty sure that I am not the only one who has come across a pack or two of bicyclists riding on some of the major roadways in The Villages. From Morse to Buena Vista to El Camino Real they think it is fine to go 10 miles an hour on these roadways instead of using the multi-modal paths in The Villages. They...
Anonymous Tip Led to Arrest of Central Florida Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Central Florida man who was wanted for attempted murder. An anonymous Heartland Crime Stoppers tip was recently forwarded to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which provided the whereabouts of 24-year-old Austin Daniel Richardson. According to law enforcement, the Winter Haven...
Children Used by Adults in Scheme to Pass Counterfeit Money in Central Florida
Children were used by adults in a scheme to pass counterfeit money in Central Florida, according to the Sheriff’s office. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies began investigating reports of counterfeit bills being passed at two local businesses in the same shopping plaza in south Lakeland. The suspect was witnessed...
Freeze Warning and Cold Advisory Issued for East Central Florida Counties Including Orlando Area
Residents of East Central Florida are facing a chilly start to the day, with a freeze warning and cold weather advisory in effect until 9:00 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL. The advisory impacts Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, and Volusia counties. Authorities suggest bundling up if...
ALERT: Freeze Watch and Freeze Warning Issued for Marion County Jan. 18-20
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Alert Marion system has distributed a Freeze Watch from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, covering the Marion County region. According to the alert, a Freeze Watch will remain in effect from 10:29 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 through 8 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Officials may rename Marion County operations center in honor of longest-serving sheriff
County officials are set to vote on a proposal to rename the Marion County Sheriff’s Operations Complex in honor of the late Sheriff Don R. Moreland, a “law enforcement legend” credited with modernizing the agency and overseeing the construction of the facility itself. The proposal, spearheaded by...
New Miss Ocala, Miss Ocala’s Teen crowned for 2026
The new Miss Ocala and Miss Ocala’s Teen were crowned for this year, continuing a local tradition of scholarship and service. This weekend, Madison Parolini was crowned Miss Ocala 2026, and Chloie Sebree was named Miss Ocala’s Teen 2026. The new titleholders will now prepare to represent the...
Road project will create detour on Historic Side of The Villages
The Villages District Property Management will be performing an open road cut along the 1400 block of Paradise Drive, located parallel to the Paradise Recreation Center, resulting in lane closures and restricted access. During this time, the entire road will be closed, and entry access will not be available. Traffic...
Suspended driver stopped with ‘litany’ of drug-related items and narcotics
A Fruitland Park man was arrested on drug charges when officers found a “litany” of paraphernalia and narcotics in his vehicle. An officer headed north on County Road 468 checked the tag of the vehicle in front of him around 12:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police...
Despite Resident Outcry, Leesburg Commission Approves 276-Unit Apartment Complex
City Commissioners Monday approved plans for a 276-unit rent-restricted apartment complex on 19 acres at U.S. Highway 27 and County Road 25A despite concerns about traffic and density. “It’s just a bad location,” says Jay Connell, who voted against it, along with Jimmy Burry in a 3-2 vote.
