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Shelter dog of the week: Rex
Rex would love to join you on walks around the neighborhood!. He’s also a well behaved pup who is ready to listen to commands and always ready to give love. All adoption fees are currently waived at Sumter County Animal Control. Animals adopted are vaccinated for rabies and other common diseases, spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have received heartworm and flea prevention while at the shelter.
Hand feed and learn about alpacas at a Lunasea farm in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. — It’s an animal you don’t see much of in the Sunshine State. In fact, most of all alpacas in the world are found in South America. But at a beautiful five-acre property in Clermont, over 40 alpacas make their home at the Lunasea Alpaca Farm.
Marion man gets 30 years in prison for abusing elderly girlfriend over bank account charges
A Marion County man who beat and choked his elderly ex-girlfriend following an argument over “suspicious transactions” in his bank account will spend the next three decades in prison. On Wednesday, July 17, 53-year-old Dunnellon resident Thomas Harold Gibson III was found guilty of one felony count of...
Universal Drops Massive Bombshell, Leaves Competition in the Dust
Universal Orlando Resort continues taking massive leaps ahead of its competition, and you won’t believe its most recent announcement. Universal Orlando Resort is on track to becoming the most popular theme park resort in Florida, leaving its competition in the dust with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe, its third theme park — or fourth if you’re counting Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park.
Knife held to throat of handyman who finds sleeping homeless pair in residence
A homeless man and woman were charged with burglary when a handyman found them asleep at the home he was working on. Deputies were dispatched to an undisclosed Eustis residence regarding a handyman finding a male, 46-year-old Kenneth Ray Hutchinson, and female, 35-year-old April Dominique Cain, who broke into said residence around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were advised that Hutchinson held a knife to the handyman’s throat.
Emotional support roosters approved for Marion woman’s property
A local woman’s request to keep emotional support roosters on her property was approved by Marion County officials this week. April Smith, of Silver Springs, presented her “reasonable accommodation” request to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Smith,...
Library saved after push from Altamonte Springs residents
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Altamonte Springs residents came together to save their local library. In an Altamonte Springs City Commission meeting on Thursday, commissioners voted to keep the city's local library after the city announced it would close. Last week, the city announced the last day to check out books...
Disney World and Universal Orlando Injury Report Includes Guests Losing Consciousness on Rides
The newest injury report for Florida theme parks reveals guests at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort experienced dizziness, loss of consciousness, and more. Disney and Universal Injury Report. Major Florida theme parks are required to self-report guest injuries that require 24+ hours of hospitalization to the Florida...
Heat advisories arrive in pairs this weekend from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. And the Keys?
The National Weather Service in Miami’s heat advisories are coming like BOGOs now. Early Saturday, forecasters at the service issued a heat advisory for Saturday and for Sunday for all of South Florida because of “feels-like” temperatures expected to run from 105 to 108 degrees. The weekend...
$26 million property sale in west Marion is among county's biggest so far in 2024
Marion County's second biggest property sale so far in 2024 has been finalized: a $26 million deal for Classic Mile Park off State Road 40 West between Ocala and Dunnellon. Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC is the purchaser, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. The transaction includes two contiguous...
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