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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Detectives investigating fatal shooting of man in Summerfield

Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Summerfield.

Darius Jones, 57, was found at about 10 p.m. Thursday lying near the side of the road in the 2500 block of SE 174th Place, dead from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no further danger to the public.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information pertaining to this case, contact Detective Andrew Canterberry at (352) 438-5932. If you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference tip number 23-51 in your call.

Why are residents paying for advertising on the bridge at Spanish Springs?

A Villager is wondering why amenity money is being used to light up the bridge with advertising for The Villages.

Banning of faith-based Batterers Intervention Program in Florida

In a Letter to the Editor, a reader laments a decision by lawmakers to hand the reins of the Batterers Intervention Programs over to a state agency.

Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel doesn’t recognize Palestinians

A reader from Milwaukee points out that Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel doesn’t recognize the Palestinian people.

Elon Musk has a new puppet

A Village of Santiago resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says it looks like Elon Musk has a new puppet.

If structures are suddenly ‘amenities’ residents will be driven out of The Villages

A Village of Springdale resident fears that if structures like bridges and the Lake Sumter Landing dock are suddenly “amenities” residents will be driven out of The Villages by astronomically high amenity fees.