Florida Highway Patrol says one dead, five others injured in three car crash
An early evening crash along I 75 in Marion County on Friday has taken the life of a 65 yr-old Apopka man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 6 p.m. Friday evening when a pickup truck, heading south on I 75, lost control and collided with the center median guard rail. The truck then flipped over the guard rail and struck a sedan that was traveling northbound. A third vehicle, also traveling northbound, was hit by debris.
An early evening crash along I 75 in Marion County on Friday has taken the life of a 65 yr-old Apopka man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 6 p.m. Friday evening when a pickup truck, heading south on I 75, lost control and collided with the center median guard rail. The truck then flipped over the guard rail and struck a sedan that was traveling northbound. A third vehicle, also traveling northbound, was hit by debris.
Ocala Police investigating shooting at E.D. Croskey Center
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the E.D. Croskey Center, located at 1510 NW 4th St, in Ocala.
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the E.D. Croskey Center, located at 1510 NW 4th St, in Ocala.
'AJ' Owens' loved ones announce creation of new fund, hoping for changes to FL Stand Your Ground law
The family and friends of Ajike 'AJ' Owens are calling on the state to make changes to the Stand Your Ground law and have announced the creation of a fund to help with said changes.
The family and friends of Ajike 'AJ' Owens are calling on the state to make changes to the Stand Your Ground law and have announced the creation of a fund to help with said changes.
Family of Marion County teen shot, killed by friend speaks out: 'I loved him'
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
Marion County head on crash kills one, injures three according to Florida Highway Patrol
A Pennsylvania woman is dead after a head-on collision in Marion County early Saturday evening. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash, which happened just after 7 p.m, was on County Road 314 just east of NE 170th Avenue in Marion County.
A Pennsylvania woman is dead after a head-on collision in Marion County early Saturday evening. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash, which happened just after 7 p.m, was on County Road 314 just east of NE 170th Avenue in Marion County.
Threatening Facebook post of popular Ocala event leads to man's arrest, police say
Officials said they will be increasing security personnel for the event.
Officials said they will be increasing security personnel for the event.
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of another teen in Marion County
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Ajike 'AJ' Owens' family releases statement ahead of Susan Lorincz sentencing next week
The family of Ajike Owens has released a statement just days ahead of the sentencing of Susan Lorincz scheduled for November 25.
The family of Ajike Owens has released a statement just days ahead of the sentencing of Susan Lorincz scheduled for November 25.
Florida man accused of attacking Amazon driver on delivery route, deputies say
An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage.
An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage.
14-year-old pleads guilty to sexual assaulting 91-year-old woman in Marion County
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested for allegedly beating and raping a 91-year-old woman in June pleaded guilty to the charges in open court Thursday, according to the State Attorneys Office.
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested for allegedly beating and raping a 91-year-old woman in June pleaded guilty to the charges in open court Thursday, according to the State Attorneys Office.
Susan Lorincz seeks reduced sentence in AJ Owens manslaughter conviction
Susan Louise Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, AJ Owens, has filed a motion requesting a reduced sentence.
Susan Louise Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, AJ Owens, has filed a motion requesting a reduced sentence.
Search is on for Marion County hit-and-run suspect who injured girl, 12
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a white truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in Belleview.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a white truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in Belleview.
Marion County Sheriff's Office's 'Candy Sweep', ensures sexual predators don't participate in Halloween
As kids get ready in their costumes and plan to hit the streets of their neighborhoods, running door-to-door to stuff their bags with as much candy as possible on Thursday night, Marion County Sheriff's Office plans to keep their citizens as safe as possible.
As kids get ready in their costumes and plan to hit the streets of their neighborhoods, running door-to-door to stuff their bags with as much candy as possible on Thursday night, Marion County Sheriff's Office plans to keep their citizens as safe as possible.
Dying Florida man tried to kill wife twice because he did not want her to be alone: affidavit
A 93-year-old Florida man reportedly admitted to deputies that he tried to kill his wife twice in the last two weeks because he did not want her to be alone after he died, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A 93-year-old Florida man reportedly admitted to deputies that he tried to kill his wife twice in the last two weeks because he did not want her to be alone after he died, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Man steals patrol vehicle in Marion County, leads deputies on chase: Officials
Officials initially responded to the 1500 block of SE 59th Street in Ocala on reports of a suspicious incident around 5:45 p.m.
Officials initially responded to the 1500 block of SE 59th Street in Ocala on reports of a suspicious incident around 5:45 p.m.
2 employees charged with child neglect at foster care facility
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
DoorDash driver arrested in alleged road rage shooting
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
14-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say
A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
15-year-old arrested after armed confrontations, attempt to bribe officer
Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy on multiple charges after responding to two separate violent incidents on October 18, 2024.
Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy on multiple charges after responding to two separate violent incidents on October 18, 2024.
Ocala teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to student
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.