Parents demand answers after 2 Marion County school bus incidents in less than a week

Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.

Florida school district pulls bus driver involved in deadly crash from duty

A Marion County school bus driver, who has worked for the district for 11 years, is no longer driving for the district at this time. MCPS is awaiting the formal crash report from FHP to make any disciplinary decisions, it said.

Pickup truck driver dies in school bus crash
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A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday.  Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured. 

Pickup truck driver dies after school bus crash with students on board

A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday. Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured.

Florida school bus driver runs a red light with students on board
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A Marion County School District bus driver was caught on camera running a red light. The school district said the driver has been issued a formal reprimand following the incident.

Florida school bus driver disciplined after running a red light with students on board

A Marion County bus driver was transporting seven students when dashboard camera footage captured the bus driving through an intersection at a red light. Now, the school district said that the driver received a formal reprimand.

Former Florida firefighters in 'hazing' incident avoid prison time with plea deal

Three former Marion County firefighters avoided prison time by accepting a plea deal after admitting to a violent hazing incident that took place last year.

Marion County firefighters avoid jail in firehouse hazing scandal
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Three former Marion County firefighters -- Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein -- pleaded guilty to charges related to the hazing of another rookie firefighter. All three reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under that plea agreement, all three former firefighters will avoid jail. They were also sentenced to a year of probation, community service, and behavior classes. Before accepting the deal, the judge asked the 19-year-old Kane Stewart, the victim, he was OK with the agreement. He said he was.  FOX 35 does not normally identify victims, but Kane Stewart talked two FOX 35 about the attack previously and was OK being identified.

Meet Marshmallow: Orphaned bear cub found in Ocala National Forest

A young injured black bear cub was found wandering alone in the Ocala National Forest last Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Ex-Minor League baseball player claims he was late for practice, scared after I-75 crash: Affidavit

An 18-year-old Minor League baseball player arrested after a deadly crash on Interstate 75 told deputies that he was running late for practice and left the crash site because he was frustrated and scared, according to the arrest affidavit.

3-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Ocala driveway, troopers say

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was killed after being struck in a driveway on Sunday, according to officials.

6 neglected horses rescued after owners arrested
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After horses at an Ocala horse rescue were found neglected and the owners were arrested, the horse are now under the care of a rescue.  

6 malnourished horses under new care after owners arrested for neglect of 70 animals

The owners of an animal rescue in Ocala have been arrested after nearly 70 neglected horses were seized from the property, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.