TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today addressed law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes at the Florida Capitol during the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. State and local law enforcement officers participated in a two-mile run this morning in Tallahassee up to the Capitol. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest annual public relations and fundraising event for Special Olympics Florida, with thousands of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes running hundreds of miles throughout the state.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Law enforcement officers are always giving back to the community, and the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run is just another example of their commitment to serving others. Every year, thousands of officers come together and show their support for Special Olympics athletes by running the Flame of Hope across the state. Through this statewide event, we can promote and support the Special Olympics and provide these athletes the chance to shine through physical competition.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today led a 23-state coalition in filing a legal action demanding that Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency modify its Title VI regulations. These regulations—known as “disparate impact” regulations—are what the EPA is using to advance much of its race conscious “environmental justice” initiatives.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “The EPA should be focusing on enforcing the environmental laws passed by Congress, not so called ‘environmental justice,’ which is a euphemism for Biden’s extreme agenda. His radical exploitation of Title VI, if followed, would force states to unconstitutionally discriminate against their own citizens. The EPA should grant our Petition and revise its Title VI regulations.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is filing criminal charges against two violent organized retail thieves. Raheem Davis Jr. and co-defendant Vayshoun Harris are facing charges for multiple robberies at Home Depot stores across five different counties that involved physical violence against store employees.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “These two criminals committed multiple robberies at Home Depot stores across five counties, violently assaulting employees in the process. In one incident, a defendant even pepper sprayed a cashier in the face. We do not stand for organized retail theft in this state, especially theft that involves violence—I proudly stood with Gov. DeSantis recently as he signed a new law strengthening our statutes against crimes just like these. We will continue to hold these thieves accountable.” Continue reading
Recently, Mayor Freeman was honored at the Vietnam Veterans award ceremony held at Recreation Plantation. The ceremony, sponsored by the Marine League and the Recreation Plantation Veterans, brought together over 100 veterans, spouses, and widows. Colonel Patrick Cramer and Major General Edward Chrystal awarded a commemorative pin to Mayor Freeman and all veterans in attendance.
March 29, let us recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This day commemorates the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, launched in 2012, will continue through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. This marks a 13-year period of remembrance for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Continue reading
LADY LAKE – Join the Town of Lady Lake for a hopping good time at the upcoming annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, where the town is hiding a whopping 12,000 Easter eggs for all the little ones to find!
This popular community event will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at a new location this year – among the oaks and palm trees at Snooky Park, located at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd.
Sponsor participants will host kids’ games and give out free candy at this family- friendly event.
But that’s not all – we’ve got bounce houses galore, beats by our fantastic DJ, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Delicious food options will be offered by Lil Fatz BBQ, Abuela Tina, Parlour Ice Cream and Rose Creek Country Foods.
Families will get the chance to pose and snap some adorable photos with the Easter bunny, and capture memories at our special photo opportunities in the picturesque Snooky Park!
The event seeks to foster a positive and community-oriented atmosphere. Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this Easter one to remember.
Special thanks to our sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake for providing the eggs and the Friends of the Lady Lake Library, who are providing a take-home craft.
By TomL
Will a 32 hour work week happen? It was introduced by Bernie Sander a Socialist. Should we trust him? I just put him the same category as Joe Biden. Well let me tell you a story about my 32 hour work week.
It starts out in the 60’s Hollywood Florida at a company called Chestnut Hill Industries, it had it’s own city block, yes the building was that big. They made Ladies Garments. Name brands at the time.
Mr. Dino, Pantino, Harburt, Chestnut Hill. It was own by four Jewish family’s. There were hundreds of employee’s. I worked in the area where they had a printing press which was in the Mail room area.
The factory did it all…There were fabric cutters, seamstress’s, presser’s, garment warehouse where thousands of garment’s hung on hanger. All the groups of garments were on tracts. Continue reading
One morning, at approximately 9 am, our deputies responded to a call in the 900 block of NE 144th Court in Silver Springs. It was in response to a situation involving a suspect accused of Battery by Strangulation. The suspect was located in the backyard, where he initiated gunfire towards our deputies, injuring K-9 Leo in the exchange. Responding with necessary force, deputies returned fire, resulting in the apprehension of the suspect, who was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Leo has been rushed to UF Veterinary Hospital, where their dedicated team is doing everything possible to save him; we hold onto hope and pray for his recovery.
Leo isn’t just a member of our force; he’s family. His loyalty, cour
age, and unwavering dedication to his duty embody the very essence of what it means to serve and protect. His sacrifice today reminds us of the dangers our deputies face each day to keep our community safe.
Let’s rally together as a community, sending love and prayers to K-9 Leo and his dedicated handler.”
K-9 Leo passed away on February 20, 2024, and his service was on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in front of our Main Operations located at 692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala.
I would like to start out with a question. How many of you patriots stand and put your hand over your heart when the National Anthem comes on TV at 6 am? Last Sunday 6 am the national anthem came on Fox News. I was at the sink sorting Mulberries’ when the National Anthem started I got up put my hand over my heart and turned to the TV. My wife was standing in front of her recliner with her hand over her heart showing her respect. A great day to start a St Patricks day!
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Cape Coral Florida victim, identified as Kayla Rincon-Miller, was shot on Sunday night while walking to McDonalds, during Spring Break.
In the news……61 year old man lost his life over a parking spot at a Shell Gas Station (WHAT)
Teen girl found dead in Drainage Ditch. (WHAT)
OK Biden … it is still happening when will you make them stop? You started this!
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It seems that Elon Musk Is suing Google for breaking their agreement. The agreement over the AI, Musk helped Google to set up AI as long as they did not use it unethically. Continue reading
You may be and don’t know it yet. Let’s see if I’m right. Do you think you should feed the government BEFORE you feed your family? That is precisely what you are doing now under the income tax because of federal withholding from your paycheck. By the use of withholding you are telling the government that they are your highest priority. Under the FAIRtax federal withholding is eliminated. You are only taxed when you spend your money, not when you earn it, putting your family first. Do you think the government should know more about your financial life than you are willing to tell your own children?
Through the income tax forms, the government knows how much you earn, where the money comes from, how much you have invested, how much you gave to charity, how much interest you’ve earned, how much you have in savings, what property you have sold or bought, what depreciation you may have taken, what your mortgage payments are, etc, etc, etc. Under the FAIRtax the only thing the government knows is how much your employer paid you for the year so the Social Security Administration can calculate your benefits upon retirement. Do you think the IRS is an efficient and secure repository for your financial information? First of all, the IRS budget for 2023 was over 12 billion dollars with a request for over 14 billion dollars for 2024. That’s a lot of tax dollars. Continue reading
As we enter this new year, the Ocala Metro has made a few national lists which are worth highlighting:
U-Haul
Every year, U-Haul unveils their Top 25 Cities for Growth. This list ranks cities based on one-way moves using U-Haul. While not entirely scientific, it is a great barometer of where people are moving. The Ocala Metro has made this list each of the last several years but this year ranks #2 following last year’s ranking as the top city where people are moving. This is important because of who moves using U-Haul – overwhelmingly, it is younger people. We know that 30-39 year olds in the Ocala Metro are growing at double the national average. This is a key demographic for workforce, home ownership, and families.
Housing
One of the best and most significant measures of the strength of the local economy is the housing market. 2023 was a record-year on several fronts. It marked the highest ever number of new single-family homes completed, and the 2nd highest number of permits issued. Additionally, it was the 2nd best year on record for the sale of existing homes. The Ocala Metro was one of only 3 Florida metros and one of only a handful nationwide that saw an increase in year-over-year sales of existing homes. Finally, 2023 saw the largest number of new Multi-Family developments to come online with the addition of approximately 2,000 units. Continue reading
