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73-year-old woman arrested after allegedly pulling knife during argument
A 73-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife during an argument. Hattie Singleton of Wildwood was taken into custody on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday night by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to her home after she allegedly...
Elderly woman hit by car in Volusia County Publix parking lot, police say
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital on Friday after she was hit by a car in a Port Orange Publix store parking lot, police said. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at the Publix at 1660 Taylor Road when 84-year-old Marguerite Cuomo was hit by a car.
SALT to temporarily suspend mobile homeless services due to loss in funding
An Orlando organization that helps people experiencing homelessness has had to make a tough decision — Service and Love Together, better known as SALT, is temporarily suspending some of their direct services due to a massive loss in donations. Eric Camarillo, executive director of SALT, was fighting back tears...
Fourth of July drone shows offer silent alternative for veterans, pets and wildlife
DOVER, Fla. - Cities and counties across the state are turning high-tech this Fourth of July. Instead of the classic fireworks displays, they're lighting up the skies with drones. American flags, eagles, and fighter jets are all configurations that were created using drones. "A drone is essentially a pixel in...
Mother, who tested positive for narcotics, was found sIeeping in her apartment while her 2-year-old child was found 20 yards from a water canal, on a busy roadway
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 22-year-old mom, later identified as IsabeIa, was arrested and later charged with negIect of a child after her 2-year-old child was found outside by himself, walking in the street. The investigation began on Monday after the 911 caller told the dispatcher that they found a little boy wandering around. The responding officers realized that the boy was found only 20 yards away from the water canal, which the boy could have easily accessed.
Third new Mexican restaurant in Ocala this year nearing completion
A new Mexican restaurant under construction near the Paddock Mall is nearing completion, marking the third such restaurant to open in Ocala this year. El Patron Mexican Grill and Bar is in the final stages of construction at 3101 SW 34th Avenue, #1000. The new restaurant is located within the...
Free Backpacks and School Supplies at Winter Garden's Back to School Bash on August 3
As summer winds swiftly towards its close, Winter Garden families are warmly invited to easily slip into the back-to-school spirit at the City of Winter Garden's Back to School Bash. The event, scheduled for August 3 from 11 am to 4 pm, promises a day brimming with family-friendly fun at the heart of Zanders Park & Bouler Pool, located at 362 11th Street, according to the City of Winter Garden.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed their funding. Ocala arts groups gathered to find a way forward.
After the stunning news of Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of $32 million in state arts funding, the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) got busy. On June 28, representatives from six local arts organizations met at the Brick City Center for the Arts to assess the effects of the funding cuts and brainstorm ideas and strategies to ensure the sustainability of arts programs in Marion County. ...
Nebraska club volleyball team clinches national title at world's largest tournament
ORLANDO - Another major club volleyball tournament, another national championship for a team from Nebraska. The River City Juniors Navy squad recently captured the 16 Club division at the 51st AAU Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The 4,600-team event is billed as the world's largest volleyball tourney. The team...
Renowned cardiologist joins staff at Sebastian River hospital
Thomas Haffey, D.O., recently joined the staff of Sebastian River Medical Center, where he offers patients along the Treasure Coast another option for top-notch cardiac care. Dr. Haffey earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship in cardiac medicine at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital (now known as McLaren Oakland Hospital).
Ocala Fire Rescue adds ‘groundbreaking’ new fire truck to fleet
Ocala Fire Rescue recently welcomed a new state-of-the-art fire truck to its fleet. According to OFR, the newest addition, Ladder 3, is an “innovative vehicle [that] seamlessly combines the equipment capabilities of a ladder truck with the water-pumping ability of a fire engine.”. Locally manufactured by E-One, Ladder 3...
Florida gas prices spike during Independence Day weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Experts anticipated the 4th of July holiday week to set records for the number of people traveling. They also said the demand for more gasoline has caused prices to spike, especially here in Florida. “I was baffled. I miss paying what I used to pay,” Panama City local Colton Shadoan […]
FHP officials express safety concerns for pedestrians ahead of holiday weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Just last week, two separate incidents involving pedestrians and a bicyclist left people injured. Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers are reminding everyone to practice safety when operating any kind of transportation. While thousands will visit our shorelines for the 4th of July weekend, it’s the streets that officials are worried […]
S.A.F.E. program helping Florida law enforcement battle illegal fentanyl activity
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s a drug significantly impacting communities across Northwest Florida. “What can I say about fentanyl? It’s probably the worst drug I’ve seen in 30, 40 years,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said. But the S.A.F.E. program, State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication, is helping law enforcement fight back. “We asked for […]
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
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