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.
Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues
The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.
The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.
Several dogs rescued from burning home in Ocala, fire officials say
Officials were initially called to a home on Banyan Track just before 11:10 p.m. on reports of a residential structure fire after a caller reported her backyard and porch to be on fire.
Officials were initially called to a home on Banyan Track just before 11:10 p.m. on reports of a residential structure fire after a caller reported her backyard and porch to be on fire.
Marion County crash leaves one dead, officials say
One person is dead after being struck by a car early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person is dead after being struck by a car early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies after dirt bike crash in Ocala National Forest: FHP
Troopers said the 59-year-old man was traveling on a dirt road in the forest before he struck two trees.
Troopers said the 59-year-old man was traveling on a dirt road in the forest before he struck two trees.
When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Evacuation orders in Central Florida
Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Milton, which has become a powerful Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico, as it heads towards Florida's Gulf Coast.
Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Milton, which has become a powerful Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico, as it heads towards Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Milton: Marion County updates & information
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Here is the latest information and updates people in Marion County need to know.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Here is the latest information and updates people in Marion County need to know.
Shooting at Ocala park sparks investigation: Police
Police said the injured person was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police said the injured person was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Ocala woman saved from sinking car in retention pond after suffering medical episode
A woman was pulled to safety after driving into a retention pond following what is believed to be a medical episode, authorities said.
A woman was pulled to safety after driving into a retention pond following what is believed to be a medical episode, authorities said.
Family loses everything when tree falls on apartment during Hurricane Helene
Dalon Charles’ mother, wife, and two children were all inside their apartment when a tree came crashing down on the roof.
Dalon Charles’ mother, wife, and two children were all inside their apartment when a tree came crashing down on the roof.
Ocala Police looking for public's help in solving 24-year-old cold case
The Ocala Police Department is calling on the public for help in a 24-year-old cold case.
The Ocala Police Department is calling on the public for help in a 24-year-old cold case.
Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?
Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.
Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.