Florida deadly shooting, 'stand your ground' laws spotlighted in new Netflix documentary

A documentary coming to Netflix later this year focuses on the “stand your ground" laws through the lens of an Ocala shooting. The documentary, titled “The Perfect Neighbor," tells the story of Ajike “A.J." Owens, who was shot and killed in 2023 by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.

Netflix to release new documentary on local shooting case
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Central Florida will be featured in a new Netflix documentary called "The Perfect Neighbor," which follows a deadly dispute between neighbors in Ocala. The film follows the 2023 killing of Ajike Owens, and police bodycam footage and interviews explore the impact of Stand Your Ground laws.

Marion County high-speed chase
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New body camera video shows a high-speed chase with a wanted felon in Marion County. Deputies say Jeremy Walker sped away during a traffic stop after he was seen swerving into oncoming traffic. Walker led deputies on a chase for several miles before they used stop sticks to halt him. He was then arrested on several charges.

Felon arrested after high-speed chase in Marion County
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New body camera video shows a high-speed chase with a wanted felon in Marion County. Deputies say Jeremy Walker sped away during a traffic stop after he was seen swerving into oncoming traffic. Walker led deputies on a chase for several miles before they used stop sticks to halt him.

Woman in wheelchair killed in Ocala after being struck by vehicle

A woman in a wheelchair was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Gainesville Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say

A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Florida man with autism, schizophrenia reported missing in Ocala

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Christopher Williams who allegedly walked away from his home in Ocala.

Deputies respond to Marion Oaks residence in response to possible link to shooting in Palatka

Authorities responded to a residence in Marion Oaks on Wednesday in response to reports that vehicle may have been located which was believed to be tied to a shooting in Palatka on Tuesday night.

Ocala youth coach arrested on sexual charge involving teen boy, police say

An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.

Florida man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing kids
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Deputies are searching for additional victims after they recently arrested a Florida man accused of sexually abusing children. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said they arrested Geraldo Rivera-Serrano, 62, on Feb. 21. Reports show Rivera-Serrano is being held at the Marion County Jail without bond.

Florida man recovering after laundromat explosion
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The cause of a laundromat explosion in Ocala is still under investigation. Four people were hurt in the blast. FOX 35 hears from one man who says he's still working to recover.

Van allegedly used as a getaway car in Florida Walmart theft
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Marion County deputies say a van was used as a getaway car for a theft at a Walmart. The car was spotted when the driver ran a stop sign. A deputy chased the car, tapping its bumper a few times with his patrol car to get it to stop. However, the chase continued.