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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Ocala man dies after tumbling 180 feet in crash of his Harley-Davidson Sportster

An Ocala man died Monday night after tumbling 180 feet in the crash of his Harley-Davidson Sportster on State Road 40 in Marion County.

Mark Hanson, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident which occurred at 11:33 p.m., according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

He had been traveling westbound when he locked the motorcycle’s rear brake and laid the motorcycle on its left side. He fell from the motorcycle which went on to slide on its left side for more than 360 feet, the report indicated.

He had not been wearing a helmet, the report noted.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.

I don’t think the original Developer saw this coming

A resident of the Village of St. Charles offers his thoughts on deed compliance and the original Developer of The Villages.

Proudly fly the flag in honor of my father’s Navy service

A Village of St. Johns resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says she proudly displays the U.S. Navy flag in honor of her father.