You’ll Have An Absolute Blast At These 11 Quirky Florida Restaurants
Want to find quirky restaurants in Florida with amazing food?. These 11 restaurants offer unique experiences and tasty dishes!. 1. The Bubble Room Restaurant (Captiva) This restaurant looks like someone collected every fun toy and decoration from the last century and put them all in one building. The Bubble Room...
Man having ‘violent outburst’ attacks customer at local 7-Eleven
A Lady Lake man was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking a customer at 7-Eleven. An officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 2058 U.S. Hwy. 27/441, regarding 32-year-old Brandon Tate Willman making threats and being physical around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb, 24, according to an arrest report from the...
The Oldest Inland Town In Florida Is Absolutely Charming
You know that feeling when you accidentally stumble into a time machine disguised as a highway exit?. That’s Micanopy, Florida, where the oldest inland town in the Sunshine State has been quietly perfecting the art of charm since before Florida was even cool (literally and figuratively). Just south of...
Total lunar eclipse transforms sky over Marion County
A total lunar eclipse, or “Blood Moon,” transformed the night sky for Marion County residents on Tuesday morning. The event began in the pre-dawn hours, with the Earth’s shadow first touching the moon at 3:44 a.m. The most visible portion of the eclipse and transformation began around...
Santos Fat Tire Festival returning to Ocala
The annual Santos Fat Tire Festival will return to Ocala this week with a slate of bicycle-themed vendors and food trucks. The event kicks off on Thursday, March 5, at 2 p.m. and continues through Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. at the Santos Mountain Biking Trail, which is located at 3080 SE 80th Street in Ocala.
Tank, jet, new monuments coming to Ocala veterans’ park
The Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park is set for a significant update that will include new plaques, monuments, signs, parking, and static displays like a jet, tank, and Humvee. The details of the upgrades coming to the park will be discussed during the Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ regular...
Dog attacks prompt Villager’s advice on adequate insurance
After witnessing 12 dog attacks at our local dog park — including one dog being seriously injured — and after being badly bitten myself, I feel compelled to say something. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but they also carry real risks. Even well-loved pets can act unpredictably in high-energy environments.
Marion County Commission Workshop Will Focus on Parks and Recreation
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will be holding a workshop with the Trust for Public Land to discuss funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. The Trust’s for Public Land’s National Associate Director of...
Neighbor’s report of excessive screaming leads to arrest at apartment complex in Wildwood
A Wildwood man was arrested for battery after allegedly holding his girlfriend down during an argument at The Juliette apartments. Officers responded to The Juliette on Dan Diciolla Drive regarding a woman screaming inside 22-year-old Alexander David Ripa’s apartment around 10 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest...
Ocala man operating steamroller dies after vehicle overturns on embankment
An Ocala man who was driving a steamroller up an embankment on Monday morning was killed after the vehicle overturned and struck him. The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of County Road 455 and N Hancock Road in Lake County at 11:39 a.m on Monday, March 2. According to...
