Tuesday marked the end of the regular season in the Central Florida League.

Softball’s R Game holds on to win the regular season title as they defeated runner up Synergy Wealth 15-2.

SRG got four hits by Bill Nisbet, Gary Nicolay, and Rocky Spottswood. Charles Clare got half the cycle with a triple and a home run to drive in four runs. Adding a pair of hits each were: Ed Krisha, Jack Meagher, and subs Bob Roth and Bill Naasz. Bob Buchanan and Dave Pope each had two hits for Synergy Wealth as SRG pitcher, Ed Krisha, only allowed 9 hits.

Moving into a tie for second place was FBC Mortgage, who defeated CarePlus 23-11.

Marty Berger and Chuck Alexander led FBC with five hits. Also perfect on the day was Tim WIlcox who walked and drove in four runs with four hits. Parson also had four hits and drove in three runs before leaving the game injured in the 7^th inning. Ed Haith, Rich Pitts, Mike Labetti, and John Barracato added three hits as FBC smacked a total of 36 hits. CarePlus was led by Jim Wiegand and Tom Winegarden,who had four hits each. Pat RIce, Bruce Harlan, and Mark Goodwin stoked three hits apiece for the losers.

Gators Dockside Brownwood doubled up Palm Ridge Dental 16-8.

The Gators squad was led by Pat Perkins, Don Melcher, and Fred Hughes with three hits each. Chipping a pair of hits for the winners were: Wayne Grunewald, John Leone, Ray Bedford, and subs Terry Yanny and Rick Duemler. Palm Ridge Dental got three hits from Jim Morton and a pair of hits each from: Paul Isenberg, Rod Severson, John Goulet, Paul Justice, Mike Jeffries, and manager Ken Scanlon.

The Joel Beason Memorial Tournament kicks off next week with a pair of games to determine the final four.

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A boil order has been issued after a water main break at SE 86th Belle Meade Circle in Community Development District 4.

CDD 4 Supervisor Don Deakin said that at about 9 a.m. Monday approximately 5,400 residents as well as the Chatham and Mulberry Recreation Centers, local businesses and other facilities, experienced a total loss of water pressure. Some residents also experienced loss of their internet and/or television.

Deakin said that according to sources at the Utilities Department, a break in a major 16-inch water main located across from the Springdale Fire Station and Post Office on Belle Meade Circle was the cause.  The break also took out a large communications cable.

The boil order impacts 159 homes and businesses.

The addresses are:
17608-17750, 17625-17753 SE 92nd Grantham Terrace
17600-17704, 17601-17705 SE 93rd Hawthorne Avenue
17602-17670, 17603-17663 SE 93rd Butler Court
17600-17626, 17629-17665 SE 93rd Carson Terrace
9265-9489, 9400-9490 SE 176th Saffold Street
9405-9410 SE 175th Delancy Lane
Springdale Pool and Postal
Springdale fire station
Golf Course restroom (next to fitness path)

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Richard E. ‘Dick’ Harris

Richard E. “Dick” Harris, 89, of The Villages, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born in Youngstown, OH, and lived in Beloit, WI prior to moving to Charleston, SC during WWII.

He graduated from Chicora H.S. He attended The Citadel, Charleston, SC and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry and began a 20 year military career. He served in the Korean Conflict, earning a purple heart.

In January, 1951, he married his beloved Marilyn. He earned a M.S. Degree in Business Administration. During his Army career, he served in many locations including Germany, Hawaii, and The Pentagon. He retired from the Army in 1969 with the rank of Lt. Colonel, having received the Legion of Merit award. He began his second career in the Civil Service and served many years at Rock Island Arsenal, IL, retiring in 1988 from the International Logistics Directorate. While in Illinois he and Marilyn belonged to the Pinnacle County Club and enjoyed many rounds of golf with good friends. As a husband and father he was a proud protector and provider. He was also much respected at work and many described him “as the best boss ever.” He was a great friend to many.

He and Marilyn moved to The Villages, FL in 2007. He enjoyed watching sports, playing golf, and attending musical events. He was an active member of New Covenant United Methodist Church, NARFE, KT Club, and Illinois Club.

Survivors include daughter, Cheryl, The Villages; son, Rich of Davenport; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at New Covenant United Methodist Church, The Villages, FL.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Helping Hands Ministry at NCUMC, 3470 Woodbridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162.

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David S. O’Dwyer

David S. O’Dwyer, 82, of The Villages, FL, passed from this life on July 22, 2017. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late David and Eleanor O’Dwyer. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and two grandchildren.

David retired to The Villages in 2008 having moved down from Charleston, South Carolina. His fifty year working career included executive positions with IBM, AT&T and CBS. David served in the U.S. Army in Verdun, France, and retired from the military as a First Lieutenant. He loved his country and was proud to be an American.

An enthusiastic and life-long barbershop singer, David sang with thirteen different barbershop choruses and fifteen different barbershop quartets. He was a long time member of the Heart of Florida Chorus. David was an inveterate traveler having traveled extensively around the world including much of Europe, Scandinavia, Egypt, Israel, Russia, Central & South America, the Caribbean, China, Alaska, and Hawaii.

David participated in many Villages activities including the POPS Chorus, A Capella Gold, Advanced Acoustic Guitar, the Ukulele Club, and Folk Guitar. He was an avid table tennis player and competed annually in the Florida State Senior Games. He was a member of the North Lake Presbyterian Church and was active in the Cuban mission program. One of David’s favorite groups was “Tutors for Kids,” a group which provides tutors to the area public schools.

David will be interred at Florida National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the North Lake Presbyterian Church on August 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. All are welcome.

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Tropical Storm Emily was downgraded Monday afternoon to a tropical depression.

Emily is expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across central and south Florida, with isolated storm totals up to 4 inches possible. Emily is expected
to enter the Atlantic later this morning.

On Monday morning, Gov. Rick Scott issued Executive Order 17-204 declaring a state of emergency in 31 counties, including Lake and Sumter counties.

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Neil Lawrence Elder

A 45-year-old Summerfield man who has been classified as a habitual traffic offender was arrested early Monday morning after he was caught behind the wheel of a car.

A Sumter County sheriff’s deputy spotted a silver SUV run through several stop signs at about 1 a.m. before entering the parking lot of Aldi on U.S. Hwy. 441.

During a traffic stop, Neil Lawrence Elder admitted to the deputy that he did not possess a valid driver’s license. He said he was driving the vehicle to determine what was wrong with its steering, according to the arrest report.

The deputy discovered that Elder has had multiple suspensions on charges including driving under the influence, refusal to submit to a breath test, driving on a suspended license and failure to pay financial obligation.

He was arrested and booked at the Sumter County Detention Center on $2,000 bond.

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Terence Lee “Terry” Calkins

Terrence Lee “Terry” Calkins, 71, Leesburg passed away on July 29, 2017 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Calkins was born on April 4, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to his parents Frederick V. Calkins and Virginia M. (Reiner) Calkins. He was a former Manager for Regency Electrical in Jacksonville, Florida. He and his loving wife Marlene moved to Florida 10 years ago from Parkville, Missouri. He was of the Catholic faith and was by trade a Master Electrician. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and a member of N.E.C.A. (National Electrical Contractors Association.) He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years: Marlene Calkins of Leesburg, FL; four sons: Mark Calkins of Puyallup, WA, Aaron (Laura) Calkins of New Boston, NH, Tony Calkins of Conway, AR and Evan Calkins of Leesburg, FL; a sister: Christine (Michael) Terry of Toledo, OH; two granddaughters: Madeline Calkins and Lily Calkins and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Judy and Chelle.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at 11:00AM at Page-Theus Funeral Home with a burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens,  Leesburg, FL. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Page-Theus Funeral Home.

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Shirley Edwards

Shirley Eiliene Fennell Hepting Edwards, a resident of Leesburg died Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center. She was age 93.

She was born in 1924 in Butler, Pennsylvania, graduated from Butler High School in 1942 and married Robert A. Hepting in 1943. Upon retirement, they moved to the Leesburg area. After Robert’s death, she married Warren L. Edwards, of Fruitland Park in 1991, but was widowed again in 1999.

Shirley enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and going to plays and musicals. Until a few weeks before her death, she was still driving, doing her own shopping and volunteering at the Morrison United Methodist Church’s Opportunity Shop.

Shirley is survived by her children: David A. Hepting of Leesburg, Donald L. Hepting of Fruitland Park, and Beth Hepting Work of Palmetto, Florida. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Scott and Beth Hepting of Pennsylvania; Rebeccah Work Dougherty of Lakeland, Florida; and Jonathan Work of Winter Haven, Florida. In addition, Shirley is survived by four great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, and three siblings. Her fifth grandchild, Christopher Work, formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away earlier this year.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at 11:00 am at Morrison United Methodist Church, Leesburg, FL. Memorial gifts may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, P.O. 280, Bradenton, FL 34206.

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Ruth W. Alexander,  resident of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on July 26, 2017 at the age of 88.

Ruth was well loved by all that knew her. She was a very giving person with a beautiful smile.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 66 years Bob, her daughter Ann and her husband Dave, and her son Bob and his wife Karen. Also her grandchildren Michael, Brian and Nicole Alexander and Jane and Alex Horton and brother Dean Weber.

The memorial service will be held on Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Service 1151 Buenos Aires Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159.

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Tonight’s Live Entertainment

Tonya Staples Trio

Brownwood Paddock Square  |  5:00 PM

Dancing In The Streets

Lake Sumter Landing Market Square  |  5:00 PM

Larry Dee

Spanish Springs Town Square  |  5:00 PM

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Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded Monday afternoon to a residence located at 8216 SE 147th Place in Summerfield in reference to a shooting victim needing medical attention. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a white male victim suffering from gunshot wounds in a blue van parked outside the residence. The victim was immediately trauma-alerted to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Witnesses on the scene told deputies that the shooting occurred at a residence located at 13660 SE 80th Avenue, which is less than five minutes down the road. The victim was driven to the secondary location 8216 SE 147th Placeby witnesses after the shooting occurred. Deputies responded to the original incident location and secured the scene. MCSO Major Crimes detectives have interviewed subjects at both residences and MCSO evidence technicians also responded to process both scenes.

Detectives are still in the preliminary stages of the investigation and, at this time, they do not believe they have a suspect still outstanding. No arrests have been made at this time. If you have any information on this incident, contact Detective Bradley Bartlett at (352) 438-5932.

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A 66-year-old man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after a police officer spotted that his vehicle had an inoperable headlight.

Osiris Francisco Nunez

Osiris Francisco Nunez of Fruitland Park had been driving a 2004 Volvo at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 at Lake Ella Road when an officer spotted Nunez’s vehicle had a headlight out, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.

The officer suspected that Nunez had been drinking.

“You know I had the amount of wine you have with dinner,” Nunez admitted.

He failed field sobriety exercises and provided breath samples that registered .157 and .152 blood alcohol content.

He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence and booked at the Lake County Jail.

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A rifle was reportedly stolen from a Summerfield residence.

The 42-year-old man returned at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to his home in the 8600 block of SE 147th Street and noticed that a window air conditioner was hanging by its cord, according to an incident report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The man entered the residence and saw that his television had been moved and the rifle that he kept behind the television was missing.

The rifle, valued at $450, appeared to be the only thing that was gone.

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Clyde Ridel George

A man has been arrested in the theft of a $12,600 laser from a chiropractic office at Lake Sumter Landing.

Clyde Ridel George, 34, of Casselberry, allegedly took the laser in May from Etheredge Chiropractic at 910 Old Camp Road, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

A medical equipment repair specialist found the laser on July 1 at a chiropractor’s office in Seminole County. The chiropractor had made out a $2,000 check payable to George in exchange for the laser. An email thread confirmed the transaction.

George was interviewed by a deputy on Tuesday and admitted to taking the laser and selling it to the Seminole County chiropractor. George told the deputy he was using the money “to help a friend.”

He was arrested on felony charges of grand theft and burglary.

He was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center on $7,000 bond.

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A woman reported the theft of her bicycle from the Oakleaf Villages Apartments on County Road 466 in Lady Lake.

The woman said she had parked her 2015 sky blue Schwinn women’s seven-speed bicycle with two black side bags near her apartment door at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to an incident report from the Lady Lake Police Department.

She later discovered that the bicycle, which had been left unlocked, was gone.

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Corey Allen Gay

A man was arrested by a Wildwood police officer after he was spotted driving a crane truck Wednesday afternoon on a city street.

An officer spotted 31-year-old Corey Allen Gay driving the crane truck shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday on Ross Street.

The officer found that Gay has been classified as a habitual traffic offender with multiple suspensions and revocations, including a DUI conviction.

Gay was arrested on a felony charge of driving while license suspended and booked at the Sumter County Detention Center. Bond was set at $2,000.

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A 72-year-old man’s wallet went missing after he stopped to weigh himself at a Publix grocery store in The Villages.

The man walked into the Publix at Mulberry Grove Plaza shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday and took his wallet out of his pocket when he stopped to weigh himself at a scale inside the store, according to an incident report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. He placed the wallet on top of the scale to get a more accurate reading.

He left the store without collecting his wallet.

When he realized what he had done, he called the store, but no one had turned in the wallet, the report indicated.

The wallet contained cash and credit cards.

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Keairra Lynturra Walker

Mercedes Kellona Howard

Four women were arrested after they allegedly ran out of Ross Dress For Less with stolen merchandise.

The women entered the store at Rolling Acres Plaza in The Villages on Wednesday night and stuffed merchandise into duffel bags and backpacks and ran out of the store, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. They fled in a silver Nissan.

Ronise Rose Celestin

Jamyeria Janshankik Bradley

An officer pulled the vehicle over at U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and Lakeview Street. Meanwhile, another police officer transported a Ross employee to the scene of the traffic stop where the employee positively identified the four women in the car as the same women who had fled the store with the merchandise.

The women facing grand theft charges are:

• Jamyeria Janshankik Bradley, 21, of Sanford.

• Ronise Rose Celestin, 24, of Orlando.

• Mercedes Kellona Howard, 20, of Sanford.

• Keairra Lynturra Walker, 28, of Orlando.

There were multiple bottles of liquor in the car, believed to have been stolen in Sumter County.

Howard was also wanted on an Orange County warrant charging her with failure to appear on a charge of human trafficking for commercial sexual activity of a child under the age of 18. She was also found to be in possession of cocaine.

All four women were booked at the Lake County Jail.

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A chilling video captured the image of a coyote prowling at night this week near the Villages of Parkwood.

Two dogs in The Villages were snatched by coyotes during the month of July.

Bailey was snatched in the Village of Tall Trees.

Most recently, a five-year-old Chihuahua-Miniature Pinscher mix was nabbed by what is believed to have been a coyote in the Village of Pennecamp.

Earlier in the month, a 13-pound Chihuahua was killed during an early morning outing in the Village of Tall Trees.

Most coyote attacks on pets occur either at night or in the early evening and early morning hours, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The presence of coyotes has been documented in all 67 Florida counties.

The FWC offers these tips to keep you and your pets safe when it comes to coyotes: 

Jon Snow was snatched in the Village of Pennecamp.

• Be careful if you’re going to walk your pet in wooded areas or areas where there are a lot of other plants growing, which could hide coyotes. Also, keep your dog close, on a short leash.

• Keep cats indoors. When cats roam freely there is an increased risk that they could be attacked by coyotes. 

• Be cautious if you are going to pick up your pet when you see a coyote. Picking up a pet may stop a coyote attack, but it can also lead to a situation in which an aggressive coyote continues to go after that pet while in the arms of a person.

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Thomas W. Morris

UPDATE: Thomas Morris has been located and is safe.

A Silver Alert has been issued for an 82-year-old Ocala man whose last confirmed location was at a realty office in Lady Lake on Thursday afternoon.   

Thomas W. Morris left his residence at 8:50 a.m. Thursday morning driving a 2013 Toyota Avalon, dark gray in color bearing Florida license plate 988-XES. He was supposed to be headed to a barber shop at the corner of Highway 200 and SW 103rd Street Road, but he never made it to this location. He was last seen wearing a polo shirt and shorts of unknown color, moccasins and is possibly wearing a ball cap. He has been diagnosed with Dementia.

Morris called his wife from Foxfire Realty in Lady Lake at approximately 3:45 p.m. Thursday. He was advised directions on how to get back home, but when leaving the realty office, Morris left in the wrong direction. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Morris. If you have any information on his location,  call 911 immediately.

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