352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 26-28: More of the Same
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Did you enjoy the weather this week? It would’ve been hard not to, unless you’re missing frigid winter temperatures and no sunlight. Well, if you did like how the past few days felt, the National Weather Service has good news for you: This weekend will feature more of the same, with...
Holiday hoops make for a merry time
When: Dec. 26-29 Where: Vanguard High School in Ocala. The holidays can be a hectic time of year. Working, shopping and traveling are just some of the common stressors people deal with. They'll be especially hectic for the Sailors, though not for any of those reasons. Sarasota is scheduled to...
Central Florida to see warm, dry Christmas with temperature drop not far behind
ORLANDO, Fla. – Wednesday night through Thursday, high pressure aloft remains in control across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, keeping Central Florida mostly dry. At the surface, high pressure over the Southeast U.S. will gradually shift southward over the peninsula by Christmas Day, leading to light north to...
Central Florida Kwanzaa Celebration to be held in Winter Park this week
The late-afternoon event at the Winter Park Community Center happens for the 26th year with entertainment and fellowship to spare. Guests can look forward to the Candle Lighting Ceremony to celebrate Umoja (unity), a marketplace, Tam Tam Alifa African Drummers and the Kwanzaa Community Dancers. The post Central...
Meals on Wheels delivering hundreds of meals, gifts to seniors
Meals on Wheels is delivering Christmas cheer to seniors in Central Florida. The organization is delivering hundreds of meals and gifts.
Anonymous Donor Offers $35K for Help Finding Marion County Woman Missing Since 2023
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – It’s been nearly three years since 18-year-old 26-year-old Sara Ebersole left a friend’s house in the early hours of March 3, 2023, and disappeared. Now, an anonymous donor is reportedly offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to knowledge of what happened...
Villager blames rollover crash on driver changing lanes ahead of her
The release of an accident report by the Florida Highway Patrol is shedding light on a rollover crash which occurred this past week in The Villages. An 81-year-old resident of the Village of Liberty Park was driving a 2023 Kia Soul at about 6 p.m. Dec. 18 when the accident occurred on Morse Boulevard near Stillwater...
We agreed to meet a higher standard when we bought homes in The Villages
Personally, I think the Community Watch people drive around day and night and should have the responsibility to look for violations. It’s the perfect fit. I drive around and see multiple violations all the time. Look, we all knew this when we moved here that we had restrictions. This in turn keeps our neighborhoods...
Residents could soon be footing the bill for $300,000 Brownwood repair
Residents of The Villages are looking at another costly repair at Brownwood Paddock Square. The District Office will be seeking bidders for a “Brownwood Entryway Feature Replacement.” The project could cost as much as $300,000. A mandatory pre-bid conference is set for Jan. 21 at Brownwood. The deadline for bids will...
Mother arrested after tensions erupt over Christmas ‘financial stress’
A mother was arrested after tensions erupted in her home over Christmas “financial stress.”. Antiegra James, 37, was arrested this past week on a charge of battery following the altercation at her home in Lady Lake. James’ daughter called her biological father after witnessing the battle between her mother...
