Weirsdale News

Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. The man who fired a gun at law officers while he was showering might not get such a light punishment, after all.

Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. For a different perspective of the equine industry - and the horse itself - this region offers several stops to board a carriage.

A single vehicle accident claimed the life of a 27-year-old Weirsdale man Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A benefit barbecue dinner is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Eustis First Assembly of God, 2024 S. Grove St.

Sean Onessimo didn't realize the effect two little words could have. HELP WANTED.

A 2-year-old miniature poodle named Cane has been recognized as Best of Breed at the Poodle Club of America 77th National Specialty competition that concluded at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center late Friday afternoon.

A 46-year-old woman who shot her 42-year-old boyfriend once in the left chest earlier this month and was wanted on the charge of attempted second-degree murder was arrested recently in another county, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

As many as four elementary schools may open in the fall without principals, according to a School District staffing plan unveiled Tuesday.

The Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department will present a St. Patrick's Day celebration for children 12 and younger from 10 a.m. to noon today at Gilbert Park, 310 S. Tremain St.

Marion County announced Monday that construction will begin April 6 at the Weirsdale Recycling Center, 16350 S.E. 135th Court.

One person was killed and another was unscathed in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday night on County Road 42 about a mile west of Weirsdale.

Another Marion County lawmaker wants to put Florida's water management before the voters, arguing the management districts can tax citizens.

Published: Monday, February 9, 2009 at 6:32 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, February 9, 2009 at 6:32 a.m. Man falls from ladder while trimming tree A 54-year-old Ocklawaha resident fell from the top of a ladder ...

A man who kept large amounts of cash in decorative tin canisters at his home has reported that someone stole more than $10,000 from the tins.

Antiwar group plans protest at intersection Antiwar activists from the NatureCoast Coalition for Peace and Justice will host a demonstration at noon today at Cortez Boulevard and Spring Hill Drive, in front of ...

The Ocala Christian Women's Club is holding a "New Years Extreme Makeover Luncheon" from noon to 1:30 p.m. January 20 at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 S.W. 36th Ave.

With the Christmas season in the rearview mirror, it's time once again to take down those holiday adornments and greet the New Year.

Mayor Randy Ewers called a USA Today study into air quality outside area schools as misleading to the point of being irresponsible.

Jeanne Hardin, plant supervisor, sorts orders to be filled on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at G & S Packing Company in Weirsdale.

Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stepped off his blue-and-yellow bus and walked into the Barnes & Noble bookstore where he was greeted to applause by more than 300 of his followers.