More firings at Marion County Fire Rescue after alleged hazing incident
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Deputies: Florida man used Facebook to target women in multiple sexual batteries
A Florida man, behind bars as a suspect of two separate sexual battery incidents, has now been linked to another similar incident that occurred in January after a woman came forward.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Michael Montgomery convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 Ocala shooting
A jury convicted Michael Montgomery Jr., 48, of first-degree murder with a firearm in the 2023 killing of Wayne Barlow in Ocala.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes 'Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights': Full press conference
DeSantis will be at the Eisenhower Recreation Center on Buena Vista Boulevard.
Florida man accused of sexual battery on 2 women, deputies suspect more victims
A Florida man is facing sexual battery charges involving two women this year, but deputies suspect he is linked to additional similar crimes.
MCSO: Rape suspect arrested; more victims possible
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of violently attacking and raping two women. The man was arrested and charged in both cases. Detectives believe there could be more victims.
United Healthcare CenterWell deal allows The Villages residents to stay in network
Residents living at The Villages will be able to keep their health insurance after a deal between United Heathcare and CenterWell Senior Primary Care was reached.
Marion County firefighter 'hazing' arrests: 3 released from jail
Three of the four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters – accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee – were released from jail on bond.
Marion County firefighters accused of kidnapping, battery granted $100K bond
Four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters made their first appearance before a Marion County judge, Thursday, after they were accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee. The Marion County Sheriff's office referred to this incident as a "violent hazing."
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Teen stole grandma's car with 6 kids inside
A 19-year-old is facing a plethora of charges after he stole his grandma's car before taking Marion County Deputies on a high-speed chase with 6 children inside.
Florida man enters plea in alleged torture, murder of United Kingdom woman
An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit
A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.
Florida teen sentenced to 1 year house arrest after alleged hoax abduction, shooting
A Marion County teen who was accused of faking his kidnapping was sentenced to one year of house arrest, the state attorney's office confirmed Tuesday.
FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.
Teen boy arrested for shooting Ocala man, deputies say
A teen boy was arrested for shooting an adult man in Ocala on Friday, deputies say.
Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.