Multiple teens were detained and ultimately arrested by Lady Lake police on Jan. 20 and charged with two commercial burglaries and an attempted vehicle break-in.
CR 320 and I-75 will be closed near Micanopy at various times for roadwork from Thursday, Jan. 22 through early February.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close its Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Dunnellon Jan. 27-29 for a feral hog hunt.
Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.
Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful is partnering with Lake County Solid Waste, Florida DEP and others for a volunteer-driven clean-up event on Jan. 24.
A horse trainer has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on animal cruelty charges for abusing a horse.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will update the public on the state of Lake County’s Harris Chain of Lakes at a meeting on Jan. 28, 2026.
The Arc Marion has received a special subgrant to expand its access to digital literacy training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club presented Lady Lake-based nonprofit LovExtension with a $6,000 donation to support local outreach to seniors and the disabled.
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office will be on hand at events throughout the Gainesville area next week.