Asian Lantern Festival is back at Central Florida Zoo this November
The Asian Lantern Festival all-ages holiday event heads back into the wild world of Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for its sixth year this fall. The post Asian Lantern Festival is back at Central Florida Zoo this November appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Video shows police wrestling alligator in Central Florida backyard
Two deputies are seen following the animal from the front porch to the backyard, which the gator got to by ramming open a gate. The post Video shows police wrestling alligator in Central Florida backyard appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Leesburg woman arrested after allegedly pointing gun and threatening to pull trigger
A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at a driver in her vehicle who believed she would pull the trigger. A deputy responded to a battery involving 21-year-old Lexis Mae Wilcox at 2936 South Dr., Fruitland Park, around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County...
Marion County, FL, restaurant inspection sees Grace Japanese Steakhouse cited for 24 violations
Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala received a substantial number of violations during a September 2 inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, collecting 24 total infractions that placed the restaurant on the state's follow-up inspection required list.
Marion County Public School Board to Consider an Amendment to an Agreement for Program...
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The possible amendment of a secondary education Master of Education online pathway for professionals’ agreement between Marion County Public Schools and the College of Central Florida will be discussed at the Sept. 23, 2025, Marion County Public School Board meeting. The agenda item falls...
Teen driver shot after suspect opens fire on vehicle in Fruitland Park; police seek...
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - One person was injured in a Fruitland Park shooting last week when police say a vehicle opened fire on another vehicle without provocation. Search For Commercial Auto Insurance PolicyYahoo Search | Auto Insurance |. What led to the shooting?. What we know:. The Fruitland Park Police...
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits Brings Food, Music and History Together in Weirsdale
What started as an idea among friends in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma has grown into a community gathering spot known for its food, music and history. County Line Smokehouse & Spirits opened its doors on Dec. 29, 2017, transforming a longtime Weirsdale establishment into a restaurant and bar with a focus on...
Sales employee at Lake Square Mall busted for drunk driving after anniversary party
A Leesburg woman working at Lake Square Mall was arrested for DUI after leaving an anniversary party. A deputy observed 57-year-old Chandmati Betler leaving Lake Square Mall, located at 10401 U.S. Hwy. 441, Leesburg, in a gold Toyota SUV around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County...
Four golf carts snatched at Brownwood and taken for joy ride
Four golf carts were snatched at Brownwood and taken for a joy ride. One teenager has been arrested as a result of the incident which occurred in the wee hours this past Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Four suspects, including 18-year-old Jaden Robert Naffziger...
Il Villagio manager continues to be held without bond on gambling charges
A manager at the shuttered Il Villagio continues to be held without bond nearly a week after her arrest in connection with the illegal gaming operation. Barbara Buzzard, 67, of Spruce Creek South in Summerfield, was transferred Tuesday morning from the Marion County Jail to the Sumter County Detention Center. She is...

















