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City of Wildwood to slow down new development approvals due to wastewater concerns
WILDWOOD, Fla. — Several new projects are in the works in Wildwoodto keep up with the population growth. However, the city will now slow things down because there is not much room left for wastewater. A commercial building is coming soon to downtown Wildwood, and a new parking garage...
101-year-old World War II veteran receives French government's highest honor
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - 101-year-old Ernest Scango is the last living member of his Army Parachute Infantry, and he's receiving the French government's highest honor for his bravery during World War II. Scango got a hero's welcome at Sunflower Springs Assisted Living Community in Homosassa. He's among the greatest generation of...
Deputies investigating shooting in Citrus County neighborhood, suspect in custody
CITRUS SPRINGS, Fla. - The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is working to get answers after responding to a shooting in a neighborhood early Saturday. The scene blocked off a stretch of North Primrose Drive in Citrus Springs for hours. Deputies say a suspect is in custody and there's no threat...
Body discovered believed to be a missing person from Florida
A body has been located just outside of Bulloch County, GA in Jenkins County, near the location of where a missing Florida's woman's car was located on Easter. According to Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oblesby, a body was located off of Big Pine Road on Wednesday night May 15, 2024, in an abandoned home off in the woods. The home was located near where the car of Colleen Paulissen Pool from Citrus, Florida was located. Jenkins County Coroner Henry Young confirmed that her body has been transported to the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta for positive identification. Coroner Young has notified Pool's family of this discovery. Pool was last reported missing by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office on February 24, 2024. She was last seen on February 8, 2024. Pool's grey Honda Civic was discovered abandoned in a wooded area off of Big Pine Road on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Anyone who has information on Pool is asked to contact the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 352-249-2790. To report information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477) or online at www.CrimeStoppersCitrus.com.
When a bus without seat belts met a dangerous driver, Florida farmworkers paid the price
GAINESVILLE — The farmworkers packed into the white bus by the dozen. In the early morning darkness, they rode along a rural highway, winding through horse country on their way to the watermelon fields of Dunnellon. Air whipped through open windows, while the noisy engine rattled. The workers ate breakfast, drifted to sleep and chatted in Spanish as their hourlong commute neared its end.
Resident of The Villages nabbed after skipping out on tab at Cody’s
A 24-year-old resident of The Villages was nabbed after allegedly skipping out on his bar tab at Cody’s Original Roadhouse at Brownwood. Devin Skehan, who lists an address in the Village of Bradford, ran up a $34.24 bar bill at Cody’s on Friday and then left on foot without paying, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Cody’s management contacted law enforcement.
Villagers need to stop feeding the wildlife!
Villagers need to consider the example they are setting for the next generation. Please stop feeding the wildlife (gators, turtles, ducks, for example) at Lake Sumter Landing! In spite of the signs that remind everyone not to feed these wild creatures, Villagers just can’t stop themselves. Don’t look old and stupid, follow the rules! Wildlife that is fed by humans become nuisance creatures that are eliminated by Florida Fish and Wildlife because they become dependent upon humans for food and dangerous for us at the same time. Come on people, step it up! Don’t feed the creatures. Nature doesn’t need your help.
Man arrested Citrus County sting operation sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man has been sentenced after he was arrested last year during an undercover operation by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida said Thursday.
Crash in Dunnellon leaves 2 people in the hospital, Florida Highway Patrol investigating
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle in Dunnellon. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the collision between the motorcycle and an SUV happened Wednesday night near Rainbow Lakes Estates and the Circle-K on US Highway 41. Troopers were not able...
Wildwood Police Department announces special enforcement initiative
The Wildwood Police Department will join in a U.S. Department of Transportation Highway Safety Traffic Administration initiative to crack down on drivers not wearing their safety belts over the Memorial Day holiday week with high-visibility enforcement efforts. The National Safety Belt Campaign runs through June 2. The Wildwood Police Department...
Great experience in a church where anyone is welcome
Deb and I did not want to hit either of the giant mega churches the Catholic franchise has in The Villages. Not that there is anything wrong with them … St. Timothy’s is our family staple and a fine church if you want to stand in the back of a Publix superstore-size church. Again, a great church.
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...
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