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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Minnesota man identified as suspect in death of wife, daughter in Ocala National Forest

A man who is believed to have killed his wife and daughter in the Ocala National Forest has been identified.

Kevin Benjamin Olesen Farias, 27, of Minnesota has been identified as the shooter and is still listed in critical condition at an area hospital following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His victims have been identified as 32 year old Jessica Johnson from Wisconsin and their daughter, one-year-old Gabriela Farias.

Marion County sheriff’ deputies responded to the area of Forest Road 88, approximately two miles north of East State Road 40 after receiving a call from a passerby that discovered the scene at 10:52 a.m. Saturday.

The Villages is not a gated community

A Village of St. Charles resident makes the case that Florida’s Friendliest Hometown is not a gated community.

The Villages Daily Sun and high school sports

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Richmond resident responds to a previous letter writer critical of The Villages Daily Sun’s emphasis on high school sports.

We need a voice of authority out on the golf courses

A Village of Santo Domingo resident contends we need a voice of authority out on the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

What the heck is going on at Havana?

A Village of Mallory Square golfer is curious about the lack of activity at the Havana Championship Golf Course, which as been closed for more than six weeks.

The Developer should build a wall to help residents

A Village of De La Vista North resident has been reading about the Villagers fighting to keep their stockade fence on Cherry Lake Road. He says the Developer should build a wall.