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Dunnellon man indicted on first-degree murder charge in father’s killing

A grand jury indicted a 25-year-old Dunnellon man on a first-degree murder charge. He is accused of killing his father and burying the body.

Dunnellon, FL · 1d

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Citrus County to receive state funds to help restore waterways

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Millions of dollars in state funding will be flowing to Citrus County to help protect and restore its waterways. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the investment, aimed at improving water quality and preserving the areas natural resources. The work is especially important as manatee season approaches.

Citrus County, FL · 1d

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Two Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail Nov. 7-13

Two people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail between Saturday, Nov. 7, and Friday morning, Nov. 13, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail records. Both were released within a day. The Gazette searched the jail’s booking records one day...

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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Winning $27,595 lottery ticket sold in Dunnellon remains unclaimed after two weeks

A winning Florida Lottery ticket worth more than $27,500 that was sold at a Dunnellon gas station more than two weeks ago remains unclaimed. According to Florida Lottery records, the winning Fantasy 5 ticket was issued at Williams Mobil, located at 11946 N Williams Street in Dunnellon, for the Wednesday, Oct. 28 evening drawing.

Dunnellon, FL · 2d

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Villager whose golf cart overturned near Brownwood sues developer over missing stop sign

A woman injured when her golf cart overturned near a Brownwood underpass has filed a lawsuit against the Holding Company of The Villages, alleging a missing stop sign and poor pathway design caused the crash. Virginia Reed filed the complaint on Oct. 23 in Sumter County Circuit Court, seeking damages...

Sumter County, FL · 6h

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Mother and son vanish after trip to see ‘uncle’ | Missing

Host Marni Hughes looks at the disappearance of Ericka and Kamarcus Brooks, a mother and adult son duo who have been missing since December 2022.

Dunnellon, FL · 1d

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Ocala man hoping to turn former sand mine into members-only gun range

An Ocala property owner is asking for special permission to convert a former sand mine into a new, private, members-only, outdoor shooting range that would feature pistol and rifle ranges, as well as multiple training bays. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday on whether to grant...

Ocala, FL · 18h

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Santa Fe football, Earnest Graham, emphatically end playoff drought vs Dunnellon

DUNNELLON — Two years ago, a playoff win seemed like the impossible dream for Santa Fe football . Now it's very much a reality. And in a beatdown fashion. The No. 4 seeded Raiders (9-2) won their first playoff game in a decade on Friday, Nov. 13, 35-7 over fifth-seeded Dunnellon (9-2) at Ned Love Field in the Class 3A-Region 2 quarterfinals. It’s the first postseason victory for coach Earnest Graham , the Florida football legend, who took over the Raider job two years ago despite qualms from many. "Really proud of the way our guys are really connecting to what we're trying to do as a program," Graham said. "We're really hard on them every week, and they do it. It's the mark of a great program and good culture for us to still be in it." Santa Fe, in the process, gained revenge for a 22-17 loss on Oct. 15 which gave the Tigers the district and allowed this game to be in Marion County. The entire Raiders team and coaches dealt with the flu the first time the two teams played, so being healthier helped, but Santa Fe returned to its bread and butter of physical football.

Dunnellon, FL · 1d

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Driveway parties in The Villages are all the rage

A couple who moved to The Villages just two months ago turned their street in the Village of Hawkins into a block-wide celebration on Thursday evening, showcasing why driveway parties are quickly gaining popularity in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Hosts Chuck and Tammy Maiorana welcomed scores of neighbors and visitors...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Owner of Leesburg tattoo parlor robbed of gold chain and $1,500 cash

A Summerfield man has been tracked down and arrested after allegedly robbing a tattoo shop owner of a gold chain and $1,500 in cash. The owner of Chicky Tattwo on Main Street received a Facebook message from 21-year-old Damion Wayne Miller, a family friend of many years, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to an affidavit of probable cause from Lake County. He requested a cover-up of a “27 street” tattoo on his arm.

Leesburg, FL · 10h

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Suspect connected to notorious drug house in The Villages facing fresh narcotics charges

A man arrested earlier this year for abandoning a vehicle after crashing it outside a notorious drug house in The Villages is now facing a barrage of felony narcotics charges in Sumter County. Judson Cauthen Spence, 54, who famously penned an Opinion piece for Villages-News.com last year complaining about his...

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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Marion County Man, 45, Dies After SUV Hits Pole, Knocks Down Power Lines

A 45-year-old man is dead after his SUV veered off County Road 314 in Marion County Tuesday evening, struck a utility pole, and knocked down power lines along the roadway. The crash happened around 7:10 p.m. near NE 85th Street, and the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Marion County, FL · 1d

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A 63.5-Inch Live Oak on Wildwood's South Main Street Will Come Down for a Likely Car Wash, With $13,208 Going to the City Tree Fund

Wildwood approved removing a 63.5-inch heritage live oak at 1010 S. Main St. The owner must plant four trees and pay $13,208 to the city tree fund.

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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The New Wolfy’s: Ocala’s neighborhood favorite has even more on the menu

For generations of Ocala residents, Wolfy’s has been more than just a place to grab breakfast or lunch. It’s been a neighborhood gathering spot, a familiar face in the local dining scene and the kind of restaurant where good food and good company go hand in hand. Now,...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Tavares man on federal probation arrested after Wildwood traffic stop

A 43-year-old Tavares man was arrested late Wednesday night in Wildwood after a traffic stop revealed he was driving with a suspended license and violating his active federal probation. Patrick McMullen Jones was behind the wheel of a black four-door Nissan utility vehicle when a Wildwood Police Department officer initiated...

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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City declares balcony rooms unsafe at downtown hotel

Ocala’s chief building official has declared all balcony rooms at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn “unsafe for occupancy,” citing sagging balconies and water damage. In an Oct. 29 letter to hotelier Danny Gaekwad, Chief Building Official Benjamin Maxson wrote that the hotel’s balcony rooms must remain vacant until either a registered design professional confirms the balcony rooms are safe or “necessary repairs are permitted, inspected, and approved.”

Ocala, FL · 1d

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2026 holiday entertainment guide for Ocala and Marion County

Here's a look at the 2026 Ocala/Marion County holiday entertainment schedule. Please check this item at ocala.com to see possible additions or changes. As always, please check the organizer's social media in case things have changed. A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland This show, featuring Irish dancers, will be staged at 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center on the campus of the College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. Tickets $66.50–$97.17 (includes fees). Additional information and tickets at ATasteofIrelandShow.com Light Up Ocala This annual festival will be 3-8 p.m. Nov. 21 in downtown Ocala. Food, vendors, entertainment, a parade and more. The lighting ceremony on the downtown square begins at 6 p.m. More at ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/events/light-up-ocala Handel’s 'Messiah' This performance of the Ocala Symphony Chorus will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 on the AdventHealth Mainstage at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $15. "This concert presents the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah as a focused and radiant proclamation of hope, tracing the arc from prophetic longing to the joy of Christ’s birth," organizers say. More at reillyartscenter.com Holiday marketplace: Lots of good holiday

Marion County, FL · 20h

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Ocala considering new relocation grants, repair loans for mobile home residents under new state rules

For the first time under Ocala’s affordable housing program, mobile home owners could soon become eligible for up to $15,000 in forgivable repair loans and up to $10,000 in relocation grants. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, Ocala City Council members will consider a resolution to amend...

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Driver rams patrol vehicles after Marion County deputies stop him, officials say

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A driver tried to get away from Marion County Sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning, even after deputies boxed in his vehicle. Deputies said 47-year-old Rayon Thompson was seen speeding near State Road 200 in Ocala. They said he tried to get away by driving in and out of parking lots.

Ocala, FL · 2d