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Wife of 89-year-old N.J. man found tied to chair at Brownwood Hotel
An 89-year-old New Jersey man was arrested after a maid found his wife tied to a chair in a guest room at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa in The Villages. The member of the housekeeping staff found the woman tied to a chair Thursday afternoon, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. The woman, who was alone in room, was “extremely disheveled and confused.” A white belt had been used to secure her left arm to the chair. White trash bags had been used to tie each of her feet to the chair.
Summerfield man arrested with marijuana after traffic stop on U.S. 301
A Summerfield man was arrested with marijuana after he was pulled over for failure to come to a complete stop at an intersection. Michael Dameron, 36, was at the wheel of a vehicle at about 2:30 p.m. Friday when he failed to complete to a complete stop at the intersection of U.S. 301 and West Clarke Street in Wildwood, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A traffic stop was initiated at U.S. 301 and County Road 462.
Florida man's pickle jar dispute leads to Vicodin bust: deputies
OXFORD, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested after a physical attack led to the discovery of drug possession, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. David Cimini, 34, was arrested and charged with resisting an officer, battery and drug possession after the incident that unfolded in Oxford on Thursday, according to an arrest affidavit.
Several gatehouses in The Villages will be temporarily closed
Several gatehouses in The Villages will be temporarily closed over the next two weeks for replacement of heating and air conditioning systems. The gates will be unstaffed and a stop barricade and safety cones will be placed in the visitor lane. The schedule is as follows:. •Bonnybrook – Close at...
Villagers overjoyed to learn that Costco is coming to town
Villagers are overjoyed to learn that Costco Wholesale is coming to town. News broke Monday that the wholesale retailer will be locating a store near Hobby Lobby in The Villages. Damian Warther of the Village of Dunedin said he has lobbied long and hard for Costco to come to Florida’s...
Loud exhaust leads to Florida man's arrest
OXFORD, Fla. - A Florida man found himself behind bars after a traffic stop that stemmed from loud exhaust and careless driving, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies stopped 22-year-old Edwin Feliciano on County Road 466 in Oxford on Thursday because of "careless driving" and "excessive noise" coming...
Marion County residents react to Belleview shooting
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) -The two victims killed in a shooting in Belleview on Sunday have been identified as 37-year-old Erica Brooks and 64-year-old James Marean. Neighbors reported multiple gunshots on Southeast 32nd Court near County Road 484 around 8 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found a man and woman shot...
Villager continues to face neighbors’ scorn after reporting violation
A resident of The Villages continues to sound the alarm about rules requiring residents to give their names when reporting deed compliance violations to Community Standards. Kim Ruppert of the Sweetgum Villas in the Village of Fenney is the self-described “poster child” of the debate over anonymity when it comes to reporting deed compliance violations.
There are truly wonderful people in The Villages
Last week, my wife and I were driving our cart from Magnolia Plaza, where we shop, to the Water Lily bridge to Brownwood. Just over the bridge and upon entering the parking lot you have to stop. I stopped. About then the people in the cart behind us, finally caught...
Summerfield teen not wearing seatbelt arrested with gun and marijuana
A Summerfield teen who was not wearing a seatbelt was arrested with a gun and marijuana. Logan Hoffman, 19, was driving a silver four-door vehicle at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday when he was pulled over on SE 47th Avenue for the seatbelt violation, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Cocaine Hidden in Lamp Reveals New Twist in Homestead Woman’s Deadly Carjacking
A Homestead woman’s carjacking and murder in Central Florida have taken a startling turn with the discovery of bricks of cocaine hidden… The post Cocaine Hidden in Lamp Reveals New Twist in Homestead Woman’s Deadly Carjacking appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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