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Suspect tracked down in fraud cases at Citizens First Bank
A suspect has been tracked down in fraud cases at Citizens First Bank locations in The Villages. Franklin Bobby Hogans, 34, of Lady Lake, was booked this past week at the Sumter County Detention Center after his arrest by Lake County sheriff’s deputies. Hogans was wanted on Sumter County...
Intoxicated woman jailed after dialing 911 to report boyfriend’s abuse
An intoxicated woman was arrested after dialing 911 to complain about her boyfriend’s abuse. Deputies responded Wednesday morning to a mobile home in Summerfield where they found 60-year-old Lisa Doreen Pescherine, who was “highly intoxicated,” according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She complained her boyfriend has been “physically abusive” to her in the past.
FL chief financial officer warns against approving recreational marijuana after deadly Ocala crash
Florida voters this year will get a chance to approve recreational marijuana, but the state's chief financial officer said that would be a dangerous move. Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was in Orlando this week talking about a newly signed law that ensures firefighters will receive medical coverage for certain types of cancer.
Hundreds turn out Friday at vigil for the 8 farm workers killed Tuesday in Marion County
A bus carrying 53 farmworkers to work Tuesday overturned on the outskirts of a large horse farm less than a mile from Southwest 148th Court in Dunnellon killing eight people. Hearing the news, Roberto Marquez left his Texas home and drove to the crash sight with the intention of making the spot where those who lost their lives and were injured into something different. Hour by hour, Marquez, with assistance from the nearby community, the make over drastically took shape.
Marion County courts: Bail set for principal in alleged abuse case involving student
Judge: Circuit Judge Robert Hodges. Charge: Both 48-year-old Miller and 37-year-old Starling are charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child. Why were they in court? Prosecutors filed pre-trial detention against Miller and Starling for the death of their 15-month-old son who died from a drug overdose. Prosecutors want the couple to be held at the county jail until the charges are resolved.
Orlando weather: Rain, storms expected in these areas of Central Florida on Friday
ORLANDO, Fla. - After a quiet start to our Friday morning, a complex of storms will move into areas north of Orlando later this morning and midday, bringing a few showers and storms to the region. Orlando may stay dry today, though the tail end of the line may bring...
Mother points police to bedroom of teen son wanted on warrants
A mother pointed police to the bedroom of her teen son who was wanted on warrants charging him with felonies. Officers showed up at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the home of 19-year-old Hunter Blake Maier at 713 Cleveland Ave. where they met his mother in the driveway, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. She told officers her son was in his bedroom.
Homeless man found inhaling from aerosol can at National Pain Institute
A homeless man was arrested after he was found inhaling a substance from an aerosol can at the National Pain Institute in Lady Lake. A deputy went to the office at 13945 U.S. Hwy. 441 about 8:30 p.m. Thursday to investigate a report of a suspicious person, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
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