Suspected drug dealer charged with selling fentanyl at arcade
A suspected drug dealer is facing charges of selling fentanyl at a local arcade. Amanda Clay, 42, of Summerfield, has been arrested on warrants charging her with felony counts of selling and possessing fentanyl. She was taken into custody last month in Marion County on the Sumter County warrants. The...
State still investigating human remains found in Marion Oaks last month
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, aided by Marion County Sheriff’s Office personnel, is still investigating the discovery of human remains in Marion Oaks in October. Marion County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been assisting the FDLE with the agency’s ongoing investigation into the deceased human remains...
Fireball seen across Florida likely from old Chinese rocket
ORLANDO, Fla. — Early Saturday morning, residents in Central Florida witnessed a streak of light across the sky, which was visible from Tampa to Jacksonville and even South Georgia. There was speculation initially since it wasn't from a planned space launch, which was halted just seconds before it was...
$2.8 million tax incentive package for restored Hotel Marion pulled during city council meeting
A decision on a $2.8 million incentive package for the revitalization of the Hotel Marion property in downtown Ocala was delayed after the Ocala City Council pulled the item from discussion during its most recent meeting. On Tuesday, November 4, the Ocala City Council pulled the matter from its agenda...
We also have ‘outsiders’ using dog parks in The Villages
The use of pools by outsiders is not the only “you pay, I’ll play” violations. We regularly use the Dudley Dog Park. On several occasions I have had conversations with people I didn’t recognize. When asked where they live in The Villages the occasional answer is they don’t.
Construction for new Marion County Animal Services building progressing
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Construction is moving along for the new Marion County Animal Services building. County leaders say it should be finished by next month. County officials posted drone photos on Facebook Thursday, showing construction along Highway 40 in Ocala. Officials say it’s ten times as big as their...
Ohio pedestrian struck and killed by hit-and-run driver near Spruce Creek
An Ohio pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning near the Del Webb Spruce Creek community on U.S. Hwy. 441 in Summerfield. The 63-year-old Cleveland, Ohio woman was in the northbound inside lane at about 4 a.m. when she was struck by an unknown northbound vehicle on U.S. Hwy....
Villager will detail concerns about looming threat of new Walmart
“The Q& A Meeting” will be hosted by resident Don Deakin on Monday evening, Nov. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center. The meeting will begin with Philips Villas resident Nancy Fallon providing a special PowerPoint presentation entitled, “Phillips Villas Concerns Regarding the Proposed Walmart...
Viewers capture mysterious ‘fireball’ lighting up Florida sky
ORLANDO, Fla. - A mysterious light streaked across the early morning sky in Central Florida on Saturday. FOX 35 is working to confirm the cause of the phenomenon after receiving calls and emails from viewers reporting a bright fireball around 6:00 a.m. Videos from multiple counties and angles across the...
‘Operation Roadrunner:’ Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Central Florida
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A drug trafficking ring was dismantled in Central Florida after a series of raids and arrests, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said that the investigation — dubbed “Operation Roadrunner” — took place over several months and across multiple jurisdictions.
