Central Florida utility companies urge customers to conserve power during freezing cold blast
ORLANDO, Fla. – Utility companies in Central Florida sent a message to customers, urging them to reduce and conserve energy use Monday morning when demand for electricity was anticipated to be the highest. Customers were asked to reduce energy use, especially early Monday morning when most of Central Florida...
Ocala mayor appeals to electric utility users to help save energy
Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano has issued an appeal through social media for electric utility customers to help conserve energy during the cold snap affecting the area. Around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, he posted this on his Ben Marciano Mayor of Ocala Facebook page:. “Cold weather across Florida is driving unusually high...
Another Miller’s Ale House in Lake County, FL, found with roaches, issued violation warnings
Another Miller's Ale House restaurant in Lake County failed its food and health inspection recently and was required to make adjustments to its daily operations. State records showed that the establishment at 635 N Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake received a warning from state inspectors after an inspection discovered 11...
Fantasy 5 winning ticket worth nearly $100K sold in Central Florida
Florida Lottery officials said the Quick Pick ticket matched all numbers in the evening draw for Sunday, Feb 1.
Ocala Walmart employee accused of stealing $1,500 from customer’s debit card
A 19-year-old employee at an Ocala Walmart was arrested earlier this month after he found a customer’s debit card and allegedly used it to fraudulently withdraw $1,500. According to the arrest report, a female victim contacted the Ocala Police Department and reported that $1,500 had been stolen from her checking...
Due to cold, Ocala is asked to reduce power usage during peak times
Government and utility officials are asking residents to reduce electricity usage during peak hours Feb. 1 and early Feb. 2 as this area experiences extreme cold. In a Facebook video posted Feb. 1, Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano asked residents to reduce power usage between 7 and 10 p.m. Feb. 1, and 6 and 9 a.m. Feb. 2. A...
Shoplifting suspect admits to ‘stupid’ mistake following arrest at Walmart
A Leesburg woman who was arrested for shoplifting $135 in merchandise also received narcotic-related charges at Walmart. A loss prevention associate of Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., noticed 40-year-old Michelle Lou Flanagan going through the tools and and stationary departments around 9:20 p.m. Monday, Jan....
Intoxicated man allegedly strangles lady friend to near loss of consciousness
A Leesburg man was arrested on battery charges after allegedly punching and strangling his female partner while intoxicated. A deputy responded to a domestic violence call involving 65-year-old Donald Ray Brooks at a residence on Granada Lane in Leesburg at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, according to an arrest report...
Florida Weather Alert: Extreme Cold Warning Brings 14° Wind Chills to East Central Florida...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orlando, Florida – A surge of unusually dangerous cold air is set to sweep across east central Florida tonight, creating life-threatening wind chills and a hard freeze that could damage plumbing, crops, and...
The Florida Island Where Wild Monkeys Still Roam
Silver Springs State Park: America’s Unlikely Primate Paradise Silver Springs State Park: America’s Unlikely Primate Paradise (image credits: pixabay) Deep in the heart of Florida lies a place where you might catch a glimpse of something completely unexpected swinging through the trees. Silver Springs State Park...
