Homeless man arrested after burglary at woman’s carport in Leesburg
A homeless man in Leesburg was arrested on burglary charges after allegedly trying to break into a woman’s carport. An officer responded to a suspicious incident at an undisclosed Leesburg residence at 12:30 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. A man matching the description...
Circle K beer thief returns to store, strikes officer with knee, Ocala police say
An Ocala man accused of stealing beer from a local Circle K is facing an additional felony charge after he allegedly returned to the store and struck a police officer while resisting arrest. On Tuesday, September 9, at around 2:15 p.m., a male suspect – later identified by police as...
Two more arrested in gaming operation that preyed on elderly residents
Two more suspects have been arrested in a gaming operation that preyed on elderly residents. Barbara Buzzard, 67, of Spruce Creek South in Summerfield, and Terence Duane Morgan, 69, of Ocala, were arrested Thursday on Sumter County warrants charging them with numerous crimes, including money laundering, for their...
Marion County health department issues rabies advisory
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies advisory after a wild fox contracted the virus. Officials say the infected fox was captured in the Dunnellon area off 217th Court Road in Marion County on Tuesday. The health department is advising people...
Warrant Arrest Leads to Firearms Charges
LEVY COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – On Sept. 18, 2025, at approximately 8 p.m., Levy County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an address in the 2200 block of SE State Road 121 in Morriston. The deputies went to the location in an attempt to serve a Marion County felony...
Lucky U Cycles Raises $30,000 for Seminole Linemen Families
This past Saturday, Lucky U Cycles in Wildwood saw a remarkable outpouring of support as people from at least five counties turned out to raise money for three linemen caught in a tragic worksite accident. More than 300 people came through during the all-day event, helping raise $30,000 through auctions, raffles,...
Defense questions detective in murder trial for Ocala man accused of killing his husband
Teachers in Alachua County agree on an offer from the school district to fund pay increases for staff. The teachers’ union accepted the district’s offer of $5 million to be spent on salary increases for teachers, bus drivers, support professionals, clerical staff and others. North Central Florida state...
Marion school board to hold public work session on elementary search procedures after sheriff’s...
Marion County Public Schools leaders said this week they will convene a public work session to discuss whether law enforcement should be allowed to conduct random administrative searches in elementary schools, after Sheriff Billy Woods raised concerns following a recent incident in which a student brought a gun onto...
Driver jailed after chasing another vehicle in parking lot at Sam’s Club
A driver who had been involved in suspicious activity was jailed after resisting a police officer in the parking lot of Sam’s Club. Denton Giovenco, 44, of Fruitland Park, was driving silver sport utility vehicle and chasing a red sports utility vehicle at about 8 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Sam’s Club,...
Marion schools weigh $20 million Booster Stadium renovation
Marion County school officials are considering a sweeping $20 million renovation of Booster Stadium, a facility that has seen few upgrades since it was built more than five decades ago. The proposal, discussed during a Sept. 18 school board work session, would overhaul the 5,500-seat stadium with new locker rooms,...
