Jurors acquit Ocala man in 2023 shooting death of best friend
An Ocala man who was charged with manslaughter, in connection with the 2023 shooting death of his best friend, has been acquitted by Marion County jurors. On Thursday, 23-year-old Abraham Yosef Bordas was found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm. He was initially arrested on December 30, 2023, after his...
Villager’s oft-arrested son jailed after testing positive for cocaine
A man living in The Villages with his mother has been jailed after testing positive for cocaine. Mark Christopher Davis, 57, of the Village of Santo Domingo, was being held without bond at the Marion County Jail. Davis, who is currently on probation on a drug charge, tested positive for...
Cooper’s hawk perched on railing at Largo Pool
This Cooper’s hawk was spreading its wings to catch some sun at the Largo Pool in The Villages. Thanks to Jim Laurent for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!
Villager hires Massey Services to in bid to avoid fines over lawn
A homeowner in The Villages has been given 30 days to get his yard back up to snuff. The home of John Corboy at 1114 Magrath Way in the Village of Sabal Chase was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Friday before the Community Development District 6 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Suspect throws glass pipe with cocaine out of window during traffic stop
A Wildwood man was arrested on drug charges after throwing a glass pipe with cocaine out of his window during a traffic stop. A deputy spotted a gray Honda passenger car headed east on State Road 44 at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, 46-year-old...
Villagers upset that site of fatal fire attracting rats and buzzards
Villagers are upset that a home ravaged by a fire that claimed a woman’s life is attracting rats and buzzards to their neighborhood. They showed up Friday morning to share their concerns with the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors in a meeting at SeaBreeze Recreation Center. Brigette...
Crave Hot Dogs closes Ocala restaurant for third time
A hot dog, barbecue, and axe-throwing restaurant in Ocala has closed for a third time since it first opened in August 2023, with the former owners noting that the franchise agreements only make money for the franchise due to insurmountable startup costs and unfair contractural agreements. Crave Hot Dogs &...
Central Florida Father Arrested in Death of 18-Month-Old Left in Hot Truck
A Central Florida father was arrested in the death of an 18-month-old who was left helplessly in a hot truck. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Ormond Beach Police Department arrested 33-year-old Scott Allen Gardner. Gardner is responsible for the death of his 18-month-old son Sebastian, who was...
Too many freeloading children living with Mommy and Daddy
I love The Villages. The main reason I relocated was because of the age restriction for children living in households. We were told, as well as many others, children were not allowed to live in this retirement community. The exception was anyone under 19 could be here 30 days. First of all, I cannot believe that a...
Wiccan sues former Marion employer over religious discrimination, harassment
A Wiccan woman who previously worked at a furniture store in Marion County has filed a lawsuit against her former employee, claiming she was humiliated for her religious beliefs, that she was kissed on the lips by one of the owners without her consent, and that she was fired after she complained to management about...
