Hidden underground cavities force South Marion High School football off home field
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Man dies after pickup truck hits guardrail, overturns on I-75 in Marion County, FHP says
A deadly crash has caused traffic delays on Interstate 75 northbound in Marion County.
A deadly crash has caused traffic delays on Interstate 75 northbound in Marion County.
Victim in firehouse hazing incident reaches settlement with Marion County
Kayne Stuart, who was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s “Friendship Station" in December 2025, has now reached a settlement with the county.
Kayne Stuart, who was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s “Friendship Station" in December 2025, has now reached a settlement with the county.
Settlement reached in civil case of Marion County firehouse 'hazing'
Kayne Stuart was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s “Friendship Station” in December of 2025. Details of Kayne’s agreement with the County are mostly confidential. We do know one aspect of it, the worker’s comp portion, settled for $100,000. Stuart has now reached a settlement with Marion County.
Kayne Stuart was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s “Friendship Station” in December of 2025. Details of Kayne’s agreement with the County are mostly confidential. We do know one aspect of it, the worker’s comp portion, settled for $100,000. Stuart has now reached a settlement with Marion County.
2 Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop, found safe after wandering miles from home
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
Stray kitten rescued by Florida deputy during DUI stop finds forever home
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
Florida man accused of trying to run woman over with horse at Marion County rodeo
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
Marion County focuses enforcement efforts on speeding
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
Extensive storm damage hits Ocala area with downed power lines, trees after storm
The storm impacted the 1700 block of NE 24th Street , where officials with Ocala Electric Utility said a downed tree knocked into the power lines and impacted the electric system.
The storm impacted the 1700 block of NE 24th Street , where officials with Ocala Electric Utility said a downed tree knocked into the power lines and impacted the electric system.
Man accused of punching kids for riding ATVs through Marion County neighborhood, deputies say
A man is accused of grabbing and punching two children for riding ATVs through a Marion County neighborhood, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A man is accused of grabbing and punching two children for riding ATVs through a Marion County neighborhood, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Florida man accused of grabbing, punching teen over ATV riding
A Florida man is accused of two counts of child abuse after deputies say he yelled at and grabbed teens who were riding an ATV four-wheeler in his neighborhood. Witnesses told deputies Ivan Sobal, 42, charged at them as they were riding their vehicle.
A Florida man is accused of two counts of child abuse after deputies say he yelled at and grabbed teens who were riding an ATV four-wheeler in his neighborhood. Witnesses told deputies Ivan Sobal, 42, charged at them as they were riding their vehicle.
Residents react to deputy-involved shooting in Ocala neighborhood
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
Man shot, killed after threatening deputy with gun, sheriff's office says
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators stated the deputy opened fire to “eliminate a threat” after the man reportedly threatened the deputy with a gun. The deputy immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has stepped in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators stated the deputy opened fire to “eliminate a threat” after the man reportedly threatened the deputy with a gun. The deputy immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has stepped in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
Florida deputy shoots armed man to 'eliminate threat' during Ocala disturbance call, sheriff says
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon.
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon.
Family leans on faith after suspect arrested in deadly 90 mph crash: 'Light in the darkness'
The daughter of a woman killed in a high-speed crash in Ocala says she has chosen forgiveness while urging young drivers to slow down and avoid reckless driving.
The daughter of a woman killed in a high-speed crash in Ocala says she has chosen forgiveness while urging young drivers to slow down and avoid reckless driving.
3 Central Florida alligator bite incidents within 1 week, authorities confirm
The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.
The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.
FHP: Florida man drove 90 mph in 30 mph zone before deadly crash
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.