Marion County school board to vote on interim superintendent
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Marion County man wanted for running over 66-year-old woman with go-kart
Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Delvon Thornton, who is wanted for aggravated battery after allegedly running over a 66-year-old woman with a go-kart during an argument, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Delvon Thornton, who is wanted for aggravated battery after allegedly running over a 66-year-old woman with a go-kart during an argument, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Little League coach arrested for sex crimes with minor, officials say
A Florida Little League coach has been arrested after attempting to meet a 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity, officials say.
A Florida Little League coach has been arrested after attempting to meet a 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity, officials say.
Four dogs rescued from Marion County house fire Monday morning
Marion County Fire Rescue crews saved four dogs from a burning home Monday morning after a structure fire broke out.
Marion County Fire Rescue crews saved four dogs from a burning home Monday morning after a structure fire broke out.
2 arrested in Marion County for pointing BB gun at children
Two individuals were arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at children in northwest Marion County last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Two individuals were arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at children in northwest Marion County last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire, officials say
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
Fire burns through storage building in Marion County
New video is shows crews battling an intense building fire in the Belleview area of Marion County. The fire sparked last night at a storage building for construction materials. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
New video is shows crews battling an intense building fire in the Belleview area of Marion County. The fire sparked last night at a storage building for construction materials. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Florida man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar scheme to defraud Medicare
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to purchasing Medicare identification numbers and using the numbers to cause more than $8.4 million of false and fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare.
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to purchasing Medicare identification numbers and using the numbers to cause more than $8.4 million of false and fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare.
Gov. DeSantis awards Marion County deputies $5K bonus in Florida's law enforcement recruitment program
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $5,000 recruitment bonuses to Marion County sheriff's deputies as part of Florida's Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $5,000 recruitment bonuses to Marion County sheriff's deputies as part of Florida's Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus program.
Good Samaritans, deputies save Florida fisherman after medical emergency on river
A man suffered a medical emergency while fishing on Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida, but was saved by nearby good Samaritans and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A man suffered a medical emergency while fishing on Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida, but was saved by nearby good Samaritans and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida doctor completes pretrial intervention program, prosecutors drop charge
Charges have been dropped against Florida doctor, Jose Jacobs, after he completed a pretrial intervention program, the Florida State Attorney's Office said.
Charges have been dropped against Florida doctor, Jose Jacobs, after he completed a pretrial intervention program, the Florida State Attorney's Office said.
Florida special congressional elections test GOP strongholds in Central Florida, Panhandle
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
3 injured, extracted from Ocala crash between car and semi-truck: officials
Three people were seriously injured during a crash between a car and a semi-truck that took place Friday morning in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Three people were seriously injured during a crash between a car and a semi-truck that took place Friday morning in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
3 hurt after car smashes into semi in Marion County
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.
3 Florida gang members arrested after robbery and brutal beating of 19-year-old, deputies say
Deputies said they have arrested three members of the "Getlow" gang, two who are minors, following the robbery and brutal beating of a 19-year-old in Florida.
Deputies said they have arrested three members of the "Getlow" gang, two who are minors, following the robbery and brutal beating of a 19-year-old in Florida.
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.
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
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.
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.
Ocala officers justified, disciplined after shooting, killing 3 aggressive dogs, Chief says
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
WATCH: Florida high-speed chase leads to felon arrest, deputies say
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
Marion County high-speed chase
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.
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.