Brrr! Central Florida’s wind chills to plunge into 20s, nearing historical lows
ORLANDO, FL – The chill settles in Monday night into Tuesday morning. Temperatures will drop near freezing across Marion, Flagler, and Sumter counties, with mid to upper 30s expected in Lake, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Osceola. Brevard will wake up to lows in the low 40s. But the bigger...
Missing Ocala man’s vehicle found incinerated in Orlando
The vehicle of a 36-year-old Ocala man who has been missing for over seven months was found incinerated in Orlando. Eric Thomas Putnam was last seen in Ocala on April 4, according to a statement from his family. On July 7, Putnam’s vehicle was found at 1224 East Anderson Street...
Fifth fatal hit-and-run in Marion County leaves pedestrian dead
Another pedestrian was killed on a Marion County roadway on Saturday morning, marking the 17th pedestrian death and fifth hit-and-run fatality from approximately 1,000 local hit-and-run accidents this year. The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and SE 135th Street in Summerfield on...
Marion County commissioners proclaim November ‘Family Caregivers Appreciation Month’
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County commissioners are proclaiming November of this year as “Family Caregivers Appreciation Month.”. Officials made the announcement during their Tuesday meeting, while recognizing the group “Meadow-Brook Church Caregivers” for their work. County leaders hosted an event Saturday morning...
The most expensive neighborhoods in The Villages
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Popular YouTuber highlights Ocala store for used golf club bargains
A popular YouTube couple with tens of thousands of fans recently highlighted a local Ocala sports store for its used golf club bargains. Jon And Ash, a husband and wife who have over 37,000 subscribers on YouTube, shared a new video on Thursday, November 6, highlighting the Play It Again Sports located at 1809 East...
Lake County, FL, Darrell’s Diner was cited for 15 violations, met health inspection standards
Darrell's Diner #10 in The Villages, Lake County, met inspection standards despite 15 violations documented by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation during an October 29, 2025, routine food inspection, state records show.
Man flees to police department when girlfriend lashes out at Lady Lake apartment
A Lady Lake woman was arrested for battery after allegedly smacking her boyfriend and scratching him with her toenails. The boyfriend of 38-year-old Shannon Smith fled from his Lady Lake apartment to the police department after a physical altercation between the two around 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest...
Bicyclist who stole cash for cigarettes found smoking in front of convenience store
A Leesburg man was arrested for burglary after riding a bicycle into a private yard to take money for cigarettes. Surveillance cameras at an undisclosed Leesburg residence caught 59-year-old Scott Alan Thompson riding a bicycle into the front yard around 8 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...
Trail fees set to increase for golfers on courses in The Villages
The trail fees are set to increase for golfers on executive courses in The Villages. Daily trail fees for residents are currently $4, but are set to increase to $5, according to proposals to go before the Amenity Authority Committee and the Project Wide Advisory Committee. The current $4 fee...
