72 F
The Villages
Sunday, December 8, 2024

Unlicensed driver from Honduras arrested after caught speeding

Jose Fuentes Rivera
Jose Fuentes Rivera

An unlicensed driver from Honduras was arrested after he was caught speeding.

Jose Adolfo Fuentes Rivera, 48, of Lakeland, was driving a white Chevy van at 7:15 a.m. Sunday on State Road 471 when he was caught on radar traveling at 57 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

During a traffic stop, Fuentes Rivera admitted he does not have a driver’s license.

He was arrested on a charge of driving without a license. He was issued a warning for speeding. He was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center and released after posting $150 bond.

Ed McGinty should use his energy for more positive pursuits

A reader from the Village of Hadley says it’s time for Ed McGinty to use his energy for more positive pursuits.

Ed McGinty should try looking in the mirror

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident suggests that Ed McGinty try looking in the mirror.

Marsha Shearer should try watching Fox News!

A Village of Amelia resident recommends that columnist Marsha Shearer try tuning into Fox News and get a more informed opinion.

Ed McGinty needs to let it go!

A Village of LaBelle reader says it’s time for Ed McGinty to “let it go” and she scolds Villages-News.com for publishing his Letters to the Editor.

Despicable treatment of Villagers in 90s with window AC

A Village of Orange Blossom resident is outraged over the despicable treatment of a couple in their 90s being forced to remove their window air conditioners.