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Official calls for restoration of cap on amenity rates in The Villages
An elected official in The Villages is calling for the restoration of a limit on amenity rates paid by residents. “I want to see a cap back in place for the amenities,” said Community Development District 1 Board Chairman Rocky Hyder. He said residents, who are paying more and...
Marion County man arrested for trading stolen food in exchange for drugs
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Deputies say a Marion County man stole more than 300 dollars’ worth of food from the Winn Dixie on Highway 441 in Ocala. Michael Smith, 58, told authorities he traded and sold the food in order to buy cocaine. He is currently sitting in a Marion County jail on charges of stealing and selling property and theft.
Ocala police officer seriously injured in crash working to fully return to police force
OCALA, Fla. – After being seriously injured in a crash involving a hit-and-run suspect, an Ocala police sergeant is making it his mission to fully return to the police force. It’s been nearly nine months since Ocala Police Sergeant, Ron Malone, was hit head on by a hit-and-run suspect...
It’s an outrage to those who pay for Priority Pools
The idea of opening three Priority Pools to all residents because Paradise Pool requires renovation is an outrage to those of us that PAY to have access to these pools. First, the Village of Glenbrook and Village of Belle Aire don’t even have neighborhood pools like most Villages do. For our convenience, we pay for Priority access. What I don’t understand is why does the Developer feel they need to open access to Priority Pools when there are numerous neighborhood pools that those residents can utilize during the renovation.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Friday
The Ocala Marion County area is at a slight risk for severe weather Friday morning and afternoon, with potential hazards of wind gusts, tornadoes, waterspouts and hail, according to the US National Weather Service in Jacksonville. AlertMarion notified residents of a severe thunderstorm warning at 9:26 a.m. The risk for...
Villager livid after ruling on paint job at deed compliance hearing
A Villager is livid after a ruling last month in a deed compliance hearing in which his paint job was found to be out of compliance. The home at 1326 Balboa Court in the San Pedro Villas was the subject of a deed compliance hearing in April before the Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors. The board found that the house had been painted in stages and the colors don’t match. The board voted to find the home out of compliance and granted 45 days for the house to be brought into compliance. If it remains out of compliance, a $50 daily fine will be imposed.
Plastic cover on roof latest problem at abandoned home in The Villages
A plastic cover on a roof is the latest problem at an abandoned property in The Villages. The home located at 3288 Shelby St. in the Village of Summerhill was the subject of a public hearing Friday morning before the Community Development District 3 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center.
Neighbors upset about non-matching shingles at home in The Villages
Neighbors are upset about non-matching shingles at a home in The Villages. The home is located at 1207 Santa Cruz Drive in Villa San Leandro in the Village of Santiago. Homeowners attended Friday’s meeting of the Community Development District 2 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center. “All of the...
Supervisor contends deed compliance violation ‘too picky’
A Community Development District 3 supervisor voted against taking action against an out-of-compliance property in The Villages, claiming the violation was “too picky.”. The property in question is located at 1920 Peachtree Ave. in the Valdosta Villas in the Village of Belle Aire. The property was purchased in 2000...
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