Florida man arrested in Marion County girl's death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
Ocala man, 71, faces charges related to possession of child pornography: OPD
A Marion County man has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography, authorities said.
A Marion County man has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography, authorities said.
Florida mom fights medical bills after son injured in school bus crash
A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.
A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.
Smoke affecting visibility in area of Ocala National Forest, officials say
The U.S. Forest Fire is advising locals of heavy smoke affecting visibility in the area of the Ocala National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Fire is advising locals of heavy smoke affecting visibility in the area of the Ocala National Forest.
Parents of Marion County toddler killed in driveway accident speak: 'He will forever be two’
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their 2-year-old son, Olyver, who was accidentally run over in the family’s driveway.
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their 2-year-old son, Olyver, who was accidentally run over in the family’s driveway.
Ocala double homicide: Man accused of killing estranged wife, child in Ocala dies in Georgia
A cross-state manhunt for a man suspected of killing a mother and daughter in Ocala ended in Georgia yesterday when the suspect was found dead following a police pursuit.
A cross-state manhunt for a man suspected of killing a mother and daughter in Ocala ended in Georgia yesterday when the suspect was found dead following a police pursuit.
2 found dead at Ocala condominium complex; police investigating
Ocala Police are investigating what they are calling a double homicide.
Ocala Police are investigating what they are calling a double homicide.
'We’re just devastated': Florida family of 4 found dead in Marion County home; carbon monoxide suspected
A retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran was among four people found dead inside a Marion County home in what authorities believe was a carbon monoxide poisoning incident.
A retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran was among four people found dead inside a Marion County home in what authorities believe was a carbon monoxide poisoning incident.
3 former Marion County firefighters charged in battery 'hazing' of teen co-worker, charges dropped for 1
One of four Marion County former firefighters allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges.
One of four Marion County former firefighters allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges.
2 adults, 2 kids found dead in Marion County home; carbon monoxide poisoning suspected, officials say
Marion County deputies made a shocking discovery late Friday night when they arrived for a welfare check at a home on Banyan Track Way.
Marion County deputies made a shocking discovery late Friday night when they arrived for a welfare check at a home on Banyan Track Way.
Teen accused of setting his friend on fire
A Florida teen was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's office said video evidence shows the teen intentionally set his friend on fire. Bradey Ming, 17, is facing a felony aggravated battery charge after a teen boy was lit on fire, deputies say. The boy was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his right hand, bottom and right leg. Deputies also reported a "deep full thickness burn" to his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh.
A Florida teen was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's office said video evidence shows the teen intentionally set his friend on fire. Bradey Ming, 17, is facing a felony aggravated battery charge after a teen boy was lit on fire, deputies say. The boy was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his right hand, bottom and right leg. Deputies also reported a "deep full thickness burn" to his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh.
Is the air safe? Dunnellon residents are wary after chemically treated rail ties ignite
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Dunnellon Fire: Local state of emergency declared after thousands of creosote-treated rail ties removed
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
Stockpile of railroad ties burns in Marion County
A large stockpile of treated railroad ties has caught fire in Marion County, sending large plumes of smoke into the air, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. Officials warn that because the railroad ties have been treated with creosote – an industrial wood preservative – it can produce heavy, irritating smoke.
A large stockpile of treated railroad ties has caught fire in Marion County, sending large plumes of smoke into the air, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. Officials warn that because the railroad ties have been treated with creosote – an industrial wood preservative – it can produce heavy, irritating smoke.
Marion County deputy plans lawsuit after arrest by fellow deputies, charges dropped
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
The 'Ritz' for horses: World Equestrian Center keeps animals comfortable during Florida cold snap
As temperatures dip in North Central Florida, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala is taking extra steps to keep its horses — and their riders — warm and comfortable.
As temperatures dip in North Central Florida, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala is taking extra steps to keep its horses — and their riders — warm and comfortable.
3 people shot in Ocala, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting where three people were hurt. All three people were taken to the hospital.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting where three people were hurt. All three people were taken to the hospital.
Neighborhood on edge after serial dog attacks reported in Marion County area
Neighbors in a rural Silver Springs community say a pack of aggressive dogs has been attacking their pets.
Neighbors in a rural Silver Springs community say a pack of aggressive dogs has been attacking their pets.