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Villages Honor Flight is getting ready to tee off on its annual golf tournament fundraiser, and whether you’re a golfer or not, there are plenty of ways to support the

Marion County deputies are seeking help in the search of a missing and endangered woman last seen in December leaving her house for work.

Villagers Steve Norman and Joel Martin along with Summerfield resident Bill Meyers all bowled 300 games this past week.

Villagers looking for a new pet can look to a pet matching service on Facebook to find an animal companion that is perfect for their lifestyle. Linda Daniels-Blatchley, of Summerfield,

Every time Monica Buchanan sees donations for Toys for Tots, she imagines the look on a child’s face as they see that gift under the tree on Christmas morning. As

Renee Oswelll tried to hold back tears as she shared the painful situation her family is going through after a fire ripped through her brother's mobile home in Summerfield, Marion County.

A family of seven was displaced after a fire ripped through their home in Summerfield, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — A Florida teenager is facing charges after police said she stole money from her grandmother’s safe and handed it out to her friends at school. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office told the AP that its deputies were called to Lake Weir Middle School on Oct. 20 for a report of a student giving classmates hundreds of dollars each. The girl allegedly told deputies that she had been given the money by an unknown former student, NBC News reported. Investigators told the AP they had successfully recovered approximately $700 of the money, along with the $2,500 that was in the girl’s backpack. The teenager’s grandmother told investigators that the money was from the sale of a house and that losing it was “devastating,” NBC News reported.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — A middle schooler in Summerfield is accused of giving out hundreds of dollars to her classmates that she allegedly stole from her grandmother. The Sheriff's Office accuses the girl of distributing more than $10,000 to her classmates. According to the sheriff’s office, they later determined that she had distributed an additional $10,000 to her classmates. Police later determined that nearly $13,500 was stolen from her grandmother’s life savings, kept in a safe at her home. So far, only $700 of the $10,000 had been recovered from students as of Friday.

Officials say a 14-year-old girl caused a stir at a north Florida middle school when she handed out more than $10,000 that she is accused of stealing from her grandmother's safe.

A Florida middle school student allegedly took $10,000 from their grandparents and gave it to several classmates, according to the school.

Every Tuesday, members of Christ Lutheran Church and others gather in the Summerfield church’s community room for a weekly sewing circle. And they take their sewing seriously.

Deputies announced that a Marion County man was missing and considered endangered Thursday evening, urging people to be on the lookout.

DeSoto For Non-Profits, a charitable club in The Villages, held a food drive Sept. 17 at Ednas' On The Green to support the pantry. Unbeknownst to both the club and

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — An RV went up in flames in Marion County on Sunday. Marion County Fire Rescue said they responded to Southeast 140th Street in Summerfield to find a fifth-wheel travel trailer 75% involved in flames just before 1 a.m. Firefighters said a nearby mobile home was exposed to the flames, but no one was injured in the blaze. Officials said the cause and origin of the fire are still under investigation. Read: Marion County man accused of fatally stabbing man in the backClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A Florida Silver Alert was issued Monday for a 79-year-old man missing out of Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sonny Merrick had tears in his eyes as he talked about the young students who thanked veterans like him during Villages Honor Flight mission 52’s stop at the changing of

Despite the heat, local golfers teed up in support of Villages Honor Flight for its annual golf tournament fundraiser Friday.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Deputies in Florida have released a video showing a standoff with an armed woman inside a Walmart. >> Read more trending newsIn a Facebook post, Marion County sheriff’s deputies said they were called to a Walmart because a woman was threatening customers and employees. When deputies arrived, they found Brandy McGowan in the clothing department, holding a knife and speaking incoherently. In the video, a deputy repeatedly tells McGowan to drop the knife, but she fails to do so. Deputies said McGowan first came into the Walmart with a brick, threatening customers.

Assisted living and healthcare communities put residents into the St. Patrick's Day spirit through popular celebrations and new events this year.

Jack Jeffery, 27, was seriously hurt while scoring a try on Saturday, Evesham Rugby Club says.

From concerts to commitment ceremonies, local houses of worship are connecting the community to the spirit of love as Valentine’s Day approaches.

A 64-year-old man was killed in a crash inside a Marion County gated community early Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, troopers say.

Freezing cold in Texas, fiery heat out West and destructive hurricanes on the Gulf Coast all were powerful enough to devastate the power grid in those regions. Knowing it could

When Tri-County Unitarian Universalists in Summerfield became the first area house of worship to halt in-person services due to COVID-19 in February 2020, its pastor, the Rev. Janet Onnie, joked

In 2018, the land along U.S. Highway 301 just north of SE 177th Place was nothing but a ranch house, a garage and acres of cow pasture.

A 71-year-old Ocala woman was killed and a 71-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash around noon on Friday in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. – UPDATE: Deputies say Alahna Lee Friedborn has been found safe. EARLIER REPORT:Authorities in Marion County are asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl who was last seen at her Summerfield home Sunday night. Deputies said Alahna Lee Friedborn was last seen around 10 p.m. at her home on Southeast 95th Court. She is white, 5 feet, 4 inches tall, with blue eyes and brown hair and weighs about 90 pounds. Anyone with information about the teen’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man who has been arrested twice now for entering the House atrium during a deadly riot at the Capitol earlier this month is now facing additional charges, records show. Michael Curzio, of Summerfield, was initially taken into custody in the House on Jan. 6 then arrested again in Marion County on Jan. 14. Curzio and the five others who were with him in the area were arrested and issued citations to appear, records show. According to online records, Curzio served eight years in prison on a charge of attempted first-degree murder. Several Florida men have been arrested in connection with the violence at the Capitol, including a Sanford firefighter and local Proud Boys organizer.

Three men identified as Floridians are among 13 individuals arrested for federal crimes involving the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. “Today’s charges are just the beginning of the FBI’s ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for the criminal acts of violence and destruction that unfolded during the U.S. Capitol building breach on January 6th,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a press release. Marshals Service, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are cooperating in the probe. Five people died as a result of the assault on the Capitol building, including Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who reportedly was injured while physically engaging with protesters. The Department of Justice release said Sweet is from Florida, but a Capitol Police press release said Sweet is from Hudgins, Va.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida man was among those arrested Wednesday after Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in what police called “criminal riotous behavior.”Michael Curzio, of Summerfield, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on a charge of unlawful entry, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. [TRENDING: 4 die in Capitol revolt | What you need to know about stimulus check | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]Details about Curzio’s activity inside the Capitol were not immediately known. Capitol Police arrested five others, including John Anderson, of St. Augustine, and Matthew Council, of Riverview, Florida. “The violent attack on the U.S. Capitol was unlike any I have ever experienced in my 30 years in law enforcement here in Washington, D.C.,” Sund said. Meanwhile, a Sanford firefighter is under investigation after he was photographed at the Capitol.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 42-year-old Sumter County woman was reported missing and endangered Thursday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Jamie Pettit was last seen driving a black and red color golf cart. She is known to frequent the areas of The Villages, Lady Lake and Summerfield, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Pettit has blond hair, blue eyes and 5 feet 9 inches tall. If anyone knows Pettit’s whereabouts they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Marion County deputies say “suspicious social media activity” from a woman who hasn’t been seen in more than a week has family members concerned. Melonie Ann Taylor, 32, was last seen Sept. 9 in the area of 169th Lane in Summerfield. It’s unknown what she was wearing or in which direction she traveled. A news release did not provide details on the “suspicious social media activity” that created concern for relatives. Anyone with information concerning Taylor’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. A homicide investigation is underway in Summerfield, according to the Mairon County Sheriffs Office. Deputies confirmed on Tuesday that someone was found dead in the area of Southeast 36th Avenue and Southeast 147th Lane. The victims name has not yet been released. Details about what led up to the death or why its being investigated as a homicide have not been released. Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. A horse was stolen from a Summerfield horse farm and found butchered and dismembered, according to the Marion County Sheriffs Office. When deputies arrived, they met with the owner of the property who told deputies she boards and cares for horses at her farm. She then began looking for the horse and eventually found it dead, butchered and dismembered on the property. [READ MORE: Horse found dead in Marion County]On Dec. 11, 2019, a 10-year-old horse in Sumterville was found dead and dismembered across the street from where she was boarded. [RELATED: Another horse stolen, slaughtered for meat in Florida]Law enforcement did not say if any of the cases are related but said the investigation into the latest horse slaughter is ongoing.

A 20-year-old Summerfield man was arrested Sunday in connection with a shooting that left another man injured, according to an Marion Sherrifs Office arrest report. The victim told deputies that Michael J. The witness told deputies that Pent was running through the backyard by the time they made it outside. Following numerous commands from deputies, Pent finally came out, but would not follow further commands struggle with several deputies before being apprehended, the report said. The witness told the deputies he last saw the firearm, described as a pistol, in Pents possession.

Area students excel in higher educationProvost's ListTeresa Blaes, Ocala, Troy UniversityHonor Society InitiatesMaricruz Andrews of Summerfield was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Florida International University. Shady Alshorman of Clermont was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Fordham University. Charles Gick of Clermont was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The University of Tampa. This scholarship is granted annually in memory of the Catons, who were both lifelong educators in Marion County. Dennis took part in the "We the People" competition, which the Ocala chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution helped judge.

A Summerfield man accused of drugging and raping a minor and a woman at his home was arrested by a sheriffs detective. Anthony M. Womack told detectives that the juvenile, the woman and he were drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana and snorting cocaine at his residence when the incident occurred. The woman, meanwhile, told detectives that Womack gave her and the juvenile a cigarette, which she believed was laced with a drug. The woman told detectives that when she went to check on the girl, she found Womack raping the juvenile, the report said. The woman alleged Womack used a laundry basket to prevent them from leaving and forced the juvenile in the closet.

A Summerfield man was denied bond after he was charged with sexually molesting four girls under the age of 13. Jose Juan Pagan, 42, faces two charges of capital sexual battery and two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior, according to Marion County Jail records. Authorities believe the alleged incidents occurred between November 2018 and July 2019 in Marion County. Galler interviewed Pagan on March 27 about the reported sexual abuse and he denied the allegations. On March 31, Galler arrested Pagan and he was taken to the jail.

A Summerfield man accused of raping a woman, was arrested by a Marion County Sheriffs Office detective early Monday morning. As she was collecting them, she said in the complaint to the Zephyrhills Police Department, Baker came outside, yelled at her and took her car keys. He said he would return them if she came inside to talk. Once inside, Baker punched a hole in the living room wall, pushed her down on a bed and assaulted her, according to the complaint. He was taken to the hospital for treatment before being arrested, deputies said.

The area where the woman was hit Friday night has no street lights, and she was wearing dark clothing. A woman was killed Friday night when she was struck by two vehicles along a dark stretch of South U.S. 301 in Summerfield. Florida Highway Patrol troopers at the scene said the woman was walking from the east shoulder of U.S. 301, crossing toward the west shoulder, when she was struck by a pickup. The semi, a Walmart truck, was in the process of traveling from the Walmart in Summerfield to another Walmart, troopers said. The area where the woman was hit has no street lights, and she was wearing dark clothing.

The crashes occurred on South U.S. 301 near County Road 42 and on County Road 315 south of Fort McCoy. Two people were killed in separate traffic accidents on opposite ends of Marion County Friday night. The semi, a Walmart truck, was in the process of traveling from the Walmart in Summerfield to another Walmart, troopers said. Road crews blocked the southbound lanes of U.S. 301 and detoured motorists along County Road 42. Carters 2006 Toyota 4Runner was traveling south on the two-lane highway, when it went off the road and crashed into a tree.

A Summerfield man was arrested in Ocala Thursday and charged with sexual battery on a victim under 12. German Rodriguez-Carretillo, 36, of Summerfield, is accused of removing the victims underwear and rubbing his genitals on hers. The girl, who said she was 7 or 8 when the alleged incident occurred, told officials they did not have sex. Rodriguez-Carretillo was transported to the Marion County Jail for booking after being interviewed by detectives. Speaking with an official at Kimberlys Center for Child Protection, the girl claimed Rodriguez-Carretillo, also rubbed her private area.

Quinton Jamal "Moty" Welcome, 31, of Summerfield, is accused of lying during a bond hearing on Friday. At a bond hearing Friday morning, an attempted murder suspect said he turned himself in on Jan. 9 as soon as he learned he had an active warrant for failing to show up in court two days earlier. With that information, shortly after the hearing, Assistant State Attorney Lori Cotton, who had argued Friday morning for Welcome to be held without bail, filed a motion to revoke Welcomes bond. Welcomes Friday morning hearing centered on whether or not he had knowledge of the Jan. 7 court date that he missed. In the original case, Welcome is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, shooting into a vehicle, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felonHe is accused of firing several shots at a man and a woman on Thanksgiving.

An attempted murder suspect jailed earlier this month for failing to appear for a court appearance in Ocala was granted bail in a hearing held Friday morning. During the hearing, the issue was whether or not Quinton Jamal "Moty" Welcome, 31, of Summerfield, had known about his court date. Assistant State Attorney Lori Cotton told the court it was Welcomes responsibility to know when he is due in court. Cotton said the charges against Welcome, attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, shooting into a vehicle, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon are serious, and the 31-year-old has what she described as a significant criminal history. Circuit Judge Lisa Herndon, who expressed concern about Welcome not knowing his court date, increased Welcomes bail amount from $60,000 to $155,000.

The judge told Quinton Jamal "Moty" Welcome, 31, of Summerfield, he will be held without bail. An attempted murder suspect who skipped his court hearing earlier this week has been re-arrested. Landt told Welcome he will be held without bail. Welcome told the judge he plans to hire his own lawyer, though he could not give a name. Welcome surrendered at the Marion County Jail last month and was released on a $60,000 bond.

Quinton Jamal "Moty" Welcome, 31, of Summerfield, was supposed to be at his arraignment in OcalaAn attempted-murder suspect is a wanted man now, after court officials say he failed to show up his arraignment on Tuesday. Quinton Jamal "Moty" Welcome, 31, of Summerfield, was supposed to be at the hearing in Ocala but was a no-show. Prosecutors have filed the following charges: attempted first-degree murder; attempted second-degree murder; shooting at, within or into a vehicle; and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Welcome is accused of firing shots at Howard Lee Hill Jr. and Hill's girlfriend, Myah Duncan, while the couple were in a vehicle on Thanksgiving. Records show Welcome has served time in prison for drug possession and was released in September 2011.

Jacob G. Lowe, 22, of Summerfield, was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center after the crash and died at the hospitalA man who was thrown from a pickup truck that rolled over on South U.S. 441 early Thursday morning died after he was hit by three other vehicles. Jacob G. Lowe, 22, of Summerfield, was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center after the crash and died at the hospital, according to Florida Highway Patrol media release. Troopers said Lowe was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 south in the inside lane on U.S. 441 in Summerfield. Three other vehicles, two semis and a 2012 Mazda, were traveling north on U.S. 441 in the northbound inside lane. The fatality was the 93rd traffic death of the year in Marion County, including its municipalities.

An 82-year-old Summerfield man was arrested Friday on aggravated domestic battery with a deadly weapon after Marion County sheriffs deputies said he admitted stabbing a man in the neck. The injured man, who is expected to recover from his wound, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, officials said. When deputies arrived at the residence, they detained Anthony Della-Vecchia in a hallway, and the injured man was transported to a hospital. The man grabbed Della-Vecchias wrist, trying to take the knife, deputies were told. Della-Vecchia was taken to the Marion County Jail, where he remained Saturday in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Sylvan Lee Stahl was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of producing marijuana, according to a MCSO arrest report. MCFR personnel discovered a side door at the location was unlocked and entered, announced themselves and checked to be sure there was no fire when an officer found a "marijuana grow room," according to the report. Once no fire was found, MCSO was contacted at 1:19 p.m. according to the report. Deputy Robert Young stated in the report he advised Stahl about the entry to his house and Stahl "let out a deep breath" and said "I grow it for myself. After he was read his rights, Stahl told the deputy "he thought it would be cheaper in the long run to grow his own marijuana than getting his medical marijuana card," according to the report.

Officials are urging during people in Summerfield, Oxford and northwest parts of The Villages to be aware of the danger. County offices of the Florida Department of Health have issued a warning for parts of southern Marion County and northern Sumter County after a raccoon tested positive for the deadly rabies virus. Officials are urging during people in Summerfield, Oxford and northwest parts of The Villages to be aware of the danger. "If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal, seek medical attention and report the injury to your county health department. If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek immediate veterinary assistance for the animal, and contact your countys Animal Services department."

James Heide, 37, is accused collecting about $84,900 of his mothers Social Security benefits after she died in November 2013. A Summerfield man is among 10 people indicted and arrested for stealing from the Social Security Administration by collecting benefits for people who had died. In the Summerfield case, James Heide, 37, is accused of collecting about $84,900 of his mothers Social Security benefits after she died in November 2013, prosecutors said. Authorities said their investigation, dubbed "Operation Dead Ringer," looked at thefts of Social Security funds from 2009 to 2019. Middle District officials said the cases are being investigated by the Social Security Administrations Office of the Inspector General, along with other federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Officials are urging during people in Summerfield, Oxford and northwest parts of The Villages to be aware of the danger. County offices of the Florida Department of Health have issued a warning for parts of southern Marion County and northern Sumter County after a raccoon tested positive for the deadly rabies virus. Officials are urging during people in Summerfield, Oxford and northwest parts of The Villages to be aware of the danger. "If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal, seek medical attention and report the injury to your county health department. If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek immediate veterinary assistance for the animal, and contact your countys Animal Services department."

https://www.csculturalcenter.com/, 854-3670 or ticketsales@csculturalcenter.comNOV. 30Super Duper Jam Night: Singers and musicians take the stage with Morgans Music Junction Band at 7 p.m., 6981 SE 147th St., Summerfield. Central Florida Master Choir Holiday Concert Series: The choir will perform a concert titled "Theres Something about Mary..." featuring "Magnificat" by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and a variety of Christmas music, under the direction of Harold W. McSwain. Concert begins at 3 p.m. at Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala. DEC. 5Jam Night: Singers and musicians entertain at 7 p.m. onstage with the Morgans Music Junction Band, 6981 SE 147th St., Summerfield. DEC. 10-11"The Nutcracker" Presented by Dance Alive National Ballet: Shows at 7:30 p.m. both days at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala.

OCALA Papa Pineapples is expanding. The food truck that bred a downtown Leesburg brick and mortar is opening another restaurant in Ocala. Im excited.The menu will be pretty similar to the Leesburg location: Hawaiian-inspired fast casual tacos, burritos and bowls. The Snyders opened their first brick and mortar in Leesburg in September, after operating their food truck for about five years. (The Leesburg location) gives us a spot to basically set up for catering and prepping but not be 100 percent mobile.

OCALA Papa Pineapples is expanding. The food truck that bred a downtown Leesburg brick and mortar is opening another restaurant in Ocala. Im excited.The menu will be pretty similar to the Leesburg location: Hawaiian-inspired fast casual tacos, burritos and bowls. The Snyders opened their first brick and mortar in Leesburg in September, after operating their food truck for about five years. (The Leesburg location) gives us a spot to basically set up for catering and prepping but not be 100 percent mobile.

A grand jury has indicted three men on charges of first-degree murder in the July case. The charges against three men arrested earlier this month in connection with the death of a war veteran and retired postmaster inside his Summerfield home have been upgraded. Prosecutors said Wednesday that they presented the case to a grand jury last Friday. After several hours, the grand jury indicted the trio on charges of first-degree murder. A Vietnam veteran, Peters was shot to death in his Summerfield residence in late July.

Malik Mustafa Al-Ameen, 57, was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Monday. A Summerfield man has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for theft and government funds. Malik Mustafa Al-Ameen, 57, was sentenced in federal court in Ocala by Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II on Monday, according to a Department of Justice press release. The release says he stole more than $77,000 from the Social Security Administration when he submitted false paperwork to qualify for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, benefits. Federal officials said Al-Ameen said in the documents that he was single and did not own any property.

James Stanley Hensley, 40, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Steven Rogers on Wednesday. A Summerfield man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced this week on one count of sexual battery and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12. James Stanley Hensley, 40, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Steven Rogers on Wednesday. At the time of his arrest in November 2017, Hensley was interviewed by a sheriff's detective and denied molesting the child. She said the last time Hensley had touched her was on Nov. 8, 2017.

Veteran meetingsThursday VFW Post 4493 and Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m., 11100 SE Maricamp Road (County Road 464), Candler. Tuesday Stonecrest Veterans Club: 3 p.m., community center, 11560 SE 176th Place Road, Summerfield. Ocala American Legion Post 27: Potluck dinner and program 6 p.m., all veterans welcome; members only, 7:15 p.m., Herbert S. Coleman Center, 2001 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala. CF information sessionsThe College of Central Florida has scheduled Health Sciences program information sessions, which potential students must attend before applying. Upcoming information sessions include: Physical Therapist Assistant: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Hampton Center, Room 104, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - On Thursday a small memorial was set up outside of the Summerfield home where Casei Jones, 32, and her four children lived. The makeshift memorial was organized by Katrina Sesler after authorities announced they located the bodies of the Marion County mother and her children in Georgia. She said the shocking twist in the investigation has left her heartbroken because her children were friends with Jones' children. Some friends said ahead of the family's disappearance they learned Jones Jr. may have been making trips to Georgia to see someone else. Jones Jr. is currently being held on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with his wife's death, but additional charges are pending.

On Thursday a small memorial was set up outside of the Summerfield home where Casei Jones, 32, and her four children lived. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Bargo, now 27, was sentenced to death in 2013 for the killing of Seath Jackson. As a result, the court ordered resentencing for people on death row who did not receive a unanimous jury recommendation. In April, during Bargo's resentencing a jury unanimously recommended the death sentence for his role in the 2011 slaying. On Thursday, a judge officially hand down Bargo's death sentence. Both the state and the defense called several witnesses before a jury recommended death for Bargo.

'The likelihood of conviction at jury trial is remote.' Prosecutors have announced that they will not file charges against a 23-year-old Summerfield man who had been accused of child neglect. The announcement was made during the man's arraignment hearing on Tuesday in front of Circuit Judge Anthony Tatti. In their notice to the court, prosecutors said that although there was probable cause to arrest Harley R. Steele, due to facts and circumstances of the case, "the likelihood of conviction at jury trial is remote." Steele was arrested on June 2 after law enforcement officials were told a 3-year-old boy watched by Steele was twice pulled from the swimming area at the Carney Island park by a bystander.

SUMMERFIELD Marion County sheriff's officials say a homeowner armed with an AR-15 shot and killed two intruders and was injured himself during a home invasion robbery in Summerfield Wednesday night. The homeowner, whose name was not released by the Sheriff's Office, was in stable condition at a hospital Thursday morning. The homeowner said he did not open the door but saw the male peering through a back sliding glass door. The homeowner told the detective he was awakened by a loud noise and grabbed his AR-15, which was near his bed. Hamilton told the detectives he got out of the car before the robbery and walked down the street.