New video of Marion County daycare worker allegedly hitting kids
Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse.
Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse.
Reward to solve 2022 murder of Marion County teens increases to $9K
Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000.
Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000.
Florida mom claims her toddler was abused at Marion County daycare
A mother says her 1-year-old son was abused at a daycare in Marion County and that she was not notified until days after the alleged incident.
A mother says her 1-year-old son was abused at a daycare in Marion County and that she was not notified until days after the alleged incident.
Florida childcare employee allegedly threw, slapped, kicked children in her care: Affidavit
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
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.


















