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South Carolina man arrested near entrance gate in The Villages
A South Carolina man was arrested in an unregistered, uninsured vehicle near an entrance gate in The Villages. Alfonso Olivares Chavez, 45, of Greenville, S.C., was driving a black Nissan Versa at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at U.S. 301 and Marsh Bend Trail near the entrance to the Village of DeLuna when an officer noticed the vehicle had a vanity tag that said, “Test Drive,” but did not have an actual license plate, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. The officer asked Chavez where the car’s license plate was and he said he “just bought the vehicle and has not registered it yet.”
New traffic pattern will impact flow in and out of The Villages
A new traffic pattern will begin on May 15 for eastbound and westbound travel along County Road 470 between Bexley Trail and Florida’s Turnpike, in and out of The Villages. Drivers are currently required to use Bexley Trail, south of Central Parkway, to access CR 470. Beginning on May...
Can I drive through a parking lot to get around a traffic light?
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated. Trooper Steve on Thursday was asked, “I think it is illegal to drive through a business...
Wildwood Police to Turn to Social Media for Info on Trump Rally
Wildwood Police announced they will exercise their social media channels to get information out regarding the campaign rally for Donald Trump. The rally will be held on Saturday, May 11th and police will put out advance notice regarding details on the rally on their channels which include Facebook, X, and other popular channels.
Driver with fake decal on license plate claims he was short on money
A man who put a fake temporary tag on his vehicle claimed he did so because he was short on money. William Francis Coughlin, 54, of Riverview, was driving a white 2020 Hyundai Tucson at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday southbound on South Main Street at Cleveland Avenue when an officer ran the license plate and found the license plate had expired in 2021, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. However, the officer noticed the yellow decal on the license plate indicated it was good through “7/24.”
6 fun things to do Mother's Day weekend in and around Leesburg
Whether you want to keep this Mother's Day low-key or hope to make a memorable weekend out of the occasion, there's plenty to do to help moms feel special and loved. The Whimsy folks who host events at Sunsational Farms in Umatilla are celebrating moms on Saturday, May 11, with the Mother's Day Market, where 50-plus local vendors will hawk their wares, food trucks will feed the crowd and a DJ will entertain, and more. Takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla. Details: Call 352-771-2013 or email whimsywafflemarket@gmail.com.
More monkey sightings reported in Central Florida
People living in Clermont, Florida, are reporting more monkey sightings. One woman, Aime Krug, saw a monkey walking around on the roof of a home in the 400 block of Minnehaha Ave. Krug spoke exclusively with FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns.
Rodent droppings: State temporarily closes Mount Dora restaurant
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
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