Bomb ignites fire in Ocala National Forest during routine Navy air training
A U.S. Navy pilot missed their target during bomb testing training, igniting flames in the Ocala National Forest Wednesday.
A U.S. Navy pilot missed their target during bomb testing training, igniting flames in the Ocala National Forest Wednesday.
Former employee files lawsuit against Marion County sheriff
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is being sued by a woman who claims she was fired for speaking up about inmate mistreatment at the county jail.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is being sued by a woman who claims she was fired for speaking up about inmate mistreatment at the county jail.
Florida teen sentenced for raping 91-year-old woman
The 14-year-old teen boy who brutally raped and beat a 91-year-old woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.
The 14-year-old teen boy who brutally raped and beat a 91-year-old woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.
Florida boy, 15, sentenced to 25 years in prison for beating and rape of 91-year-old
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
Arrested in Florida: 3 murder suspects in 3 unrelated crimes caught 3 days apart in Marion County
Authorities in Marion County, Florida, have arrested three men suspected in unrelated murder investigations in New Jersey, Alabama, and Lake County, Florida, officials announced.
Authorities in Marion County, Florida, have arrested three men suspected in unrelated murder investigations in New Jersey, Alabama, and Lake County, Florida, officials announced.
Lake Weir High School student arrested for bringing knife on campus: officials
A Lake Weir High School student was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly bringing a knife onto campus, according to a spokesperson for Marion County Public Schools.
A Lake Weir High School student was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly bringing a knife onto campus, according to a spokesperson for Marion County Public Schools.
3 suspects arrested in alleged murder of 24-year-old in Ocala, police say
Police said they have arrested three suspects in the alleged murder of 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. in Ocala.
Police said they have arrested three suspects in the alleged murder of 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. in Ocala.
Marion County detectives arrest suspect in December convenience store armed robbery
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery and stabbing that took place in December 2024.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery and stabbing that took place in December 2024.
Suspect sought after family finds dog shot with arrow
A local couple is mourning the loss of their pet, after their dog was shot with an arrow and had to be put down.
A local couple is mourning the loss of their pet, after their dog was shot with an arrow and had to be put down.
Dog shot with arrow in Marion County; family mourns beloved pet's death
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their golden retriever, Bella, who was shot with an arrow and later euthanized due to the severity of her injuries.
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their golden retriever, Bella, who was shot with an arrow and later euthanized due to the severity of her injuries.
Florida man arrested after fight at elementary school, deputies say
An Ocala man was arrested after he allegedly got into a physical fight with another man at an elementary school, according to deputies.
An Ocala man was arrested after he allegedly got into a physical fight with another man at an elementary school, according to deputies.
Florida dad turns in son who stole car, went on joyride after seeing suspect photos: deputies
A Florida father turned in his 15-year-old son to authorities after he recognized him in a suspect photo shared by the Marion County Sheriff's Office on social media, officials said.
A Florida father turned in his 15-year-old son to authorities after he recognized him in a suspect photo shared by the Marion County Sheriff's Office on social media, officials said.
Teen arrested for grand theft after father recognizes his photo
A 15-year-old is behind bars after his own father recognized him in a photo from the sheriff's office.
A 15-year-old is behind bars after his own father recognized him in a photo from the sheriff's office.
2 Ocala fires leave 1 home saved, another up in flames
Ocala Fire Rescue faced two structure fires on Wednesday morning, both resulting in two very different outcomes.
Ocala Fire Rescue faced two structure fires on Wednesday morning, both resulting in two very different outcomes.
Officials asking for publics help identifying alleged car thief in Marion County
A man in Marion County stole a vehicle and took it for a joyride before abandoning it. Now officials are hoping to identify the thief before he steals again.
A man in Marion County stole a vehicle and took it for a joyride before abandoning it. Now officials are hoping to identify the thief before he steals again.
Florida boy, 17, traded child porn for better video game rank, deputies say
Deputies said they arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly exchanged child pornography to earn a higher rank in a video game.
Deputies said they arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly exchanged child pornography to earn a higher rank in a video game.
Florida installs new 'Baby Box' at Marion County fire station
A Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed at a fire station in Marion County.
A Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed at a fire station in Marion County.
Marion County man on felony probation arrested for harassment, threatening a woman for over a year
A man on felony probation for homicide charges has been arrested after allegedly making more than 500 harassing and threatening phone calls to a woman over the past year, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
A man on felony probation for homicide charges has been arrested after allegedly making more than 500 harassing and threatening phone calls to a woman over the past year, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
Marion County man arrested for lewd behavior during alleged religious meeting
A man has been arrested following a report of lewd behavior during what was supposed to be a religious meeting.
A man has been arrested following a report of lewd behavior during what was supposed to be a religious meeting.
Trooper shoots suspect inside Florida hospital
Officials are investigating after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed someone inside of a hospital.
Officials are investigating after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed someone inside of a hospital.



















