Susan Lorincz threatens to sue victim’s family in handwritten letter
Susan Lorincz, who was convicted of shooting and killing her neighbor, Ajike Owens, is now threatening to file a lawsuit against the victim’s children. (11/4/25)
Chipotle opens first Belleview restaurant
The first Chipotle Mexican Grill in Belleview opened its doors on Monday. Located at 10356 S US Hwy 441, the new restaurant is situated next to the first Starbucks in Belleview. That business has not yet announced an opening date, although construction on the structure appears to be complete. The...
Uninsured driver with one headlight spotted driving near Morse Gate
An uninsured driver with only one functioning headlight was arrested after she was spotted driving near the Morse Gate on County Road 466. Lacandace Alove Hill, 38, of Oxford, was driving a black Nissan passenger car at 7:15 p.m. Sunday eastbound on County Road 466 near Morse Boulevard when a deputy noticed that her...
Man in Halloween face paint allegedly points firearms at vehicle on I-75
A Wildwood man in black-and-white face paint was arrested after allegedly pointing firearms at another vehicle on Interstate 75 during Halloween night. Deputies responded to Mile Marker 318 of I-75, Lake Panasoffkee, regarding 25-year-old Troy Antonio Shell in a silver car pointing guns at another vehicle around 9:55...
Summerfield man allegedly spits in face of neighbor’s elderly repairman
A Summerfield man was arrested for battery after allegedly bowing up at an elderly man and spitting in his face. Deputies responded to the home of 58-year-old James William Jubane, located at 16870 SE 101st Rd., Summerfield, regarding a physical altercation at 4:40 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the...
Family-owned Grampy’s Bakery soon to open in Leesburg
LEESBURG — A new bakery is opening in Leesburg, and it's a super-sweet family affair. Grampy's Bakery Inc., run by Shawnn Lynch, a kitchen and bath contractor based in Howey in the Hills, officially filed for his operating license on Sept. 3, 2025, and has a "coming soon" banner on its storefront. Located at 1410...
Ocala businessman’s sauce now being sold at Walmarts in Florida
An Ocala business owner’s sauce was selected over 6,000 other products to be stocked at the shelves of over 100 Walmart locations across Florida. Jose Juarez’s BarbaCuban Original 455 Sauce was one of 550 finalists from a field of 6,500 products that participated in Walmart’s Annual Open Call this year.
Central Florida couple loses thousands in online loan scheme
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida couple is out thousands of dollars after applying for a loan online, only to discover it was a scam. Vanessa Cox said she still struggles with the loss. “I don’t want other people to go through what I went through, it’s hard,”...
Wildwood Soup Kitchen needs your help
The American economy is very uneven right. While the stock market is booming and many are enjoying the benefits, there are many other Americans struggling with higher prices, particularly at the grocery store. For many years, the Wildwood Soup Kitchen has served the poor, the hungry, and the lonely by...
City considering over $2.8 million in tax incentives for restored Hotel Marion
The Ocala City Council will review a nearly $3 million incentive package for the revitalization of the Hotel Marion property in downtown Ocala, including the waiver of building permits and impact fees, the donation of a $1.25 million parking lot, and the payment of a $650,000 grant over five years.
