Woman accused of dragging dog behind pickup after leaving dog park
A Wildwood woman has been accused of dragging her dog behind her pickup after leaving a dog park. Jana Varman, 58, continued to be held this weekend at the Sumter County Detention Center following her arrest this past week on a warrant charging her with felony aggravated animal cruelty. Officers...
Sales rep for The Villages found passed out after winning performance award
A sales representative for The Villages was found passed out in her vehicle after winning a performance award earlier in the evening at Brownwood. Jordyn Rottermond, 32, who works for Properties of The Villages, was found slumped over the wheel of a white Jeep SUV at about 2 a.m. Saturday in a ditch on State Road 44...
Wolfy’s Ocala Now Under Scrambles Management
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Wolfy’s on Silver Springs Blvd. is now under the management of Scrambles Cafe, with renovations currently underway at the longtime restaurant location. The future of Wolfy’s had been widely speculated in recent months following the tragic passing co-owner, Diane German, several months ago....
Pickup Slams Stopped SUV, Killing Ocala Woman At Marion County Crossroads
A Sunday drive turned tragic in Marion County when a 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash, according to troopers. The collision happened around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road. Investigators say a pickup failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the back of an...
Gas station on CR 484 taped off by Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident that occurred at a local gas station on Monday evening. Several deputies were spotted at the bp gas station located at 3101 SE Hwy 484, near the intersection of County Road 484 and Highway 475, just after 7 p.m. on Monday. The station is...
Drought and lawn restrictions will be discussed in meeting in The Villages
Residents of The Villages are being invited to participate in a discussion about lawns and the drought in a special meeting later this month. Due to the declaration of a Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Villagers have been ordered to cut back on their water usage....
This Florida Restaurant Serves Prime Rib So Good It’s Worth Crossing State Lines
There is a restaurant tucked into a small Florida town that has people driving over an hour just to get a table. The prime rib alone has sparked happy dances at the dinner table, and the catfish melts in your mouth like it was made specifically for you. The place...
Did Costco Deliver? Customer Feedback From The Villages, Florida
Costco opened its long-anticipated warehouse in The Villages in August 2025. The store officially began operations on August 6, drawing large opening-day crowds. Now, more than six months later, the focus has shifted from construction progress to customer experience. So how are locals responding?. Construction and...
Speeding DUI suspect arrested while driving home after night out with friends
A Leesburg woman was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after swerving over the edge lines on the road while driving back from a bar with friends. Officers on patrol spotted a vehicle going 63 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone on County Road 561 around 3:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, according to an...
Visitor to The Villages to seek mental health evaluation after creating scene
A visitor to The Villages has been ordered to seek a mental health evaluation after creating a scene, leading to her arrest. Anne Marie Zapadka, 59, of Box Elder, S.D., offered a plea of no contest this past month in Lake County Court to a charge of disorderly conduct. She was placed on probation for six months and...
