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2 clerks at same Ocala 7-Eleven arrested for separate theft schemes on same day: deputies
OCALA, Fla. - Two 7-Eleven clerks at the same Ocala gas station were arrested on Sunday in separate theft incidents, according to deputies. Tammy Greer, 47, and Joel Oviedo, 36, were both arrested for larceny-grand theft. Here's what happened, per arrest affidavits from the Marion County Sheriff's Office:. 7-Eleven clerk...
Thanks for kindness after I reported stolen golf clubs
A few days ago I submitted a letter about theft in The Villages ramping up and our golf clubs being stolen from Sumter Landing. I just wanted to reach out to the kind people who have contacted me. A few phone calls just telling me they are sorry that this happened to us. And one very kind and generous person who put an envelope in my door “anonymously.” I was not seeking assistance, I simply wanted to let readers know this was happening and to maybe trigger the mind of one person who sees a crime in progress to stop and say to themselves, “Oh, maybe I should watch for a moment, maybe I can stop a bad thing from happening to someone. Maybe I should do what I’d want someone to do for me and snap a photo and leave a note on the cart/car saying I saw some suspicious activity near your property I snapped a picture if you need it, call me.”
Neighbors say dead resident’s home has been vacant for four years
Neighbors say a dead resident’s house has been vacant for four years in The Villages. The problem property at 587 Little River Path in the Village of Mallory Square was the subject of a public hearing Friday before the Community Development District 6 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Multiple vehicles caught fire at an autobody shop in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Numerous vehicles caught fire at the Jenkins Collision Center in Ocala on Tuesday. Ocala Fire Rescue responded to the call around three in the morning. Once dispatched, Ocala fire rescue learned multiple vehicles were involved and additional engines were sent out. The fire was contained to...
The Villages made big mistake with roundabouts and golf cart lanes
As to the statement that gates are required, yes, they are to slow down traffic, but golf carts do not have the right of way, they have stop signs that means stop until it’s clear to cross, at some crossing vehicles can not see golf carts that do not stop as they cross.
TIMELINE: Tropical moisture brings heavy rain and storms to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday and Thursday have been designated as FOX 35 Weather Impact Days due to numerous slow-moving showers, downpours, and storms expected to impact the area. Most of the weather activity is anticipated in the afternoons and evenings. Rainfall amounts will be difficult to predict and vary significantly...
Letter carriers rally in Ocala
Letter carriers from Ocala and across the state gathered at the Ocala downtown square on Sunday, June 9, to raise awareness about a need for protection and show support for legislation to increase protection and upgrade outdated lock technology known as “arrow keys.”. Letter carriers Pete Degelleke and Rene...
“It was packed:” More than 40,000 people attended ‘Rock the Country’ concert in Reddick
REDDICK, Fla. (WCJB) -Majestic Oaks Ocala owner Ronnie Diamouro said the ‘Rock the Country’ concert brought nearly 40,000 people to his property in Reddick over the weekend. “I was overwhelmed,” said Diamouro. “It was wall to wall a sea of people this place was completely packed with people,...
Attorneys for Ocala woman accused in fatal shooting of Black neighbor want her 911 calls tossed before trial begins
OCALA, Fla. (WSVN) — It is time for trial for a Central Florida woman accused in the fatal 2023 shooting of her Black neighbor, but the defense wants some evidence tossed before it gets underway. Attorneys for Ocala resident Susan Lorincz tried to keep certain evidence in the multiple...
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