‘Took it too far:’ Nightmare in Citra
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The man who Marion County deputies took in for questioning Thursday in the death of a girl in Citra has been arrested, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, faces a charge of aggravated child abuse in the death of a 3-year-old...
Ocala courthouse: Victim’s family feels betrayed by plea deal
Family and friends of Willie Lee Jones said they felt betrayed by the prosecution upon hearing that the man accused of shooting and killing their loved one was accepting a plea deal. Those who spoke at the podium in court told the judge they were prepared for a trial that would end with the accused sentenced to...
Chlorine leak in The Villages sparks ‘Shelter in Place’ order near golf course
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A chlorine leak in The Villages on Thursday evening sparked a “Shelter in Place” order, according to first responders. Sumter County Fire & EMS originally announced that first responders were headed to the leak at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Fire officials said...
Former ballerina Ashley Benefield moved after alleged assault on officer
OCALA, Fla. (Court TV) — Former ballerina Ashley Benefield has gotten into trouble behind bars as she serves her sentence for manslaughter. Prison records reviewed by Court TV revealed that Benefield was moved to “disciplinary confinement” following an incident at the prison in Ocala, Florida, where she currently...
Argument started at Wawa ends when woman allegedly punches boyfriend in face
A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly punching her boyfriend twice during an argument started at Wawa. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the area of Griffin Road and Norman Street at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, they met...
Have you tried the new Kilwins in Ocala?
Kilwins has officially opened its first location in Ocala, bringing its long-standing tradition of handmade sweets to the Market Street at Heath Brook shopping plaza. The new store is located at 4414 SW College Road in Suite 420, situated between Barnes and Noble and Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant. Founded in...
Wawa employee arrested after allegedly stealing cash from register
A Wawa employee was arrested after admitting to stealing money during her shifts at the convenience store in Lady Lake. An officer responded to Wawa, located at County Road 466 and U.S. Hwy. 27/441, regarding 32-year-old Kayle Ann Jordan of Leesburg, an employee, stealing money, according to an arrest report from the...
Oxford man arrested after caught on surveillance allegedly making threats to woman
An Oxford man was arrested for assault after allegedly threatening to “beat” a woman during a public altercation. On Feb. 5, a deputy responded to a residence in Oxford to escort an individual giving medication to a resident, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival,...
Central Florida Drug Dealer Busted on Trafficking Charges
A Central Florida drug dealer got busted on trafficking charges. The post Central Florida Drug Dealer Busted on Trafficking Charges appeared first on West Orlando News .
Emergency motion filed to find biological parents of child in IVF mix up
A Central Florida couple who gave birth in December to a child they later learned is not genetically theirs say a fertility clinic’s “chaotic” labeling system may explain how the mix-up occurred. In an emergency court motion, the couple’s attorney alleges clinic records show patients’ names were handwritten on the...
