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Villager arrested after strange incident at Hobby Lobby
A Villager has been arrested after a strange incident at Hobby Lobby. George William Drake Jr., 76, of the Village of Charlotte, went to the Buffalo Ridge store on Monday and said he wanted to speak to a specific employee, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. An employee of Hobby Lobby told Drake that no one by that name had ever worked at that particular Hobby Lobby store. Drake “got aggravated and began arguing with him.” Drake struck the man on the shoulder and forearm and left the store. The incident was captured on the store’s video surveillance system.
DUI suspect arrested after found sleeping in car on U.S. 301
A drunk driving suspect was arrested after he was found sleeping in his car on U.S. 301. A silver Nissan Versa was spotted at about 1 a.m. Sunday along U.S. 301 at NE 37th Place in Wildwood. The vehicle’s passenger side tire was buried in sand about a foot deep, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida caregiver steals $22,000 in jewelry from senior: deputies
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - A Florida woman is accused of stealing approximately $22,000 worth of jewelry from a woman she was providing home care for. Tiffany Mason, 34, was booked into a Sumter County jail on a felony larceny charge on Tuesday, according to an arrest report. The charge stems...
New menu, chef and Leesburg native refresh historic resort's dining experience
You could call it a renaissance. Or as the Spanish say, renacimiento. A recently appointed executive chef and new food/beverage director at the century-plus-old Mission Resort + Club — Howey-in-the-Hills' Iberian-inspired resort and golf/sporting club — are working toward bringing a more diverse clientele to enjoy its dining and amenities. During a...
Police called to investigate armed suicidal subject at sports stadium in Leesburg
A Leesburg man who is a convicted felon was arrested with a loaded shotgun in his truck after his sister reported he was suicidal. Officers responded to the area of Pat Thomas Stadium, located at 109 E. Dixie Avenue, regarding a possible suicidal subject around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch received information from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a suicidal subject’s cell phone pining in the area.
Violinist begging for money arrested at Walmart in The Villages
A violinist begging for money was arrested at a Walmart in The Villages. Florina Zetiana Bonculescu, 32, of Kissimmee, was playing a violin on Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza. The violin was connected to a loud speaker and Bonculescu had a sign that said, “Please I need help with food and rent, I have 4 kids, Cashapp, Venmo.”
Leesburg High School Freshman Lamar Garrison One Of Top Wide Receivers In The Country
Leesburg High School has one of the top wide receivers in the country, and his name is Lamar Garrison. Get used to hearing that name because he is set for an explosive freshman year. Garrison has not even taken one step on the field yet as a varsity football player at the high school level, but he already has multiple NCAA Division 1 offers rolling in.
Mother arrested after forcing daughter to live with her in tent
A mother has arrested after forcing her daughter to live with her in a tent. Dominque Douglas, 37, who has a history of arrests, had pitched a tent on her mother’s property on Kilgore Street, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Douglas’ daughter is supposed to live in the home with her grandmother, but Douglas had insisted the child stay with her in the tent.
Hi Society: The Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Taste of Lake & Business Expo
The Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Taste of Lake & Business Expo was held at the Venetian Center on Friday, March 1 from 6 to 10pm. The lively event featured local restaurants, bars and organizations and visitors enjoyed multiple samples of culinary delights and free goodies from local businesses. Sponsors included: Mathias Foodservice Equipment Company, Advent Health, Jenkins Auto Group, Orange Blossom Opry, RoMac Building Supply and Akers Media Group. Winners by audience participation were: Best Appetizer: The Sipping Garden & Bistro; Best Entrée: McCracken’s Irish Pub; Best Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes; Best Craft Beer/Wine: Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe; Best Beverage: Lake Port Square; People’s Choice: Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille; Best Decorated Booth: Bases Loaded Consulting and SouthState Bank. Live music was provided by Pete & The Invisible Band.
Hi Society: The Inaugural Shamrockin’ Fest in Downtown Leesburg
More than $20,000 was raised at the inaugural Shamrockin’ Fest in downtown Leesburg on March 15 and 16. More than 26 BBQ, sauce, appetizer and chili competitors from all over the south competed and offered samples. Vendors included Sweeties Donuts, Chrome Premium Cigars and Hot Puff Food Truck. Attendees enjoyed live music by Speed Limit 70, Trending Easy, Groove Infusion and Nova Scotia. Beer and wine tastings were on every corner. The event featured an Irish parade and leprechaun wresting and the after-party spilled into McCracken’s Irish Pub.
Driver of pickup arrested with suspicious Michigan license plate
The driver of a pickup was arrested with a suspicious Michigan license plate. Manuel Quinonez, 43, of Homosassa, was driving the black pickup at about 9 p.m. Friday on State Road 44 when an officer noticed the vehicle’s taglights were inoperable, make the license plate unreadable, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Cancelled my subscription to The Villages Daily Sun
I just cancelled my subscription to The Villages Daily Sun. I am angry that they did not cover the enormous golf cart rally that happened at Lake Sumter Landing on Saturday. Not one word in the paper on Sunday. No reporters there. We were told there were over 500 golf carts rallying in support of Kamala Harris. That would be a major happening here. It was even mentioned on a national news network. Yet not one word in the Daily Sun. They so clearly support only Republican events and ignore the Democrats. I thought newspapers were supposed to report all the news, not just the events they like. So after 18 years of subscribing to this miserable paper, I have cancelled – permanently.
WATCH: Body camera video shows bloody man tased while resisting arrest in Marion County
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage to TV20 on Tuesday of the arrest of a Summerfield man. Sheriff’s deputies say the man put up a struggle after a traffic stop on Saturday stemming from a road rage incident. Josue Hernandez, 38, fought...
Restaurant in The Villages shut down due to health code violations
A restaurant in The Villages was shut down last week due to numerous health code violations. The Flying Biscuit Cafe on Canal Street in Lake Sumter Landing was shut down July 23 after an inspector found insects, food temperature violations and employee hygiene problems. The inspector immediately ordered a “stop...
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