Hurricane Helene: Marion County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Marion County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Ocala pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting, police say

The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle pursuit that ended with officer-involved gunfire.

Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say

A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Laurie Shaver trial: Opening statements begin in trial of woman accused of shooting husband

A jury was seated and opening statements commenced on Monday in the trial of Laurie Shaver, who is accused of shooting her husband in November 2015 and burying his body under a concrete slab in the couple's backyard.

RV fire breaks out in Ocala, officials say

Marion County firefighters responded to an RV fire in Ocala on Sunday morning.

5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say

Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.

Florida man accused of extortion arrested following chase through Walmart

A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.

Florida Primary 2024 Election Results: FOX 51 viewing area

Here are the Florida Primary results for the FOX 51 viewing area, Aug. 20, 2024. These include Alachua, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, and Marion counties.

Stolen U-Haul's 700-mile journey from Kentucky to Florida ends with arrest: deputies

The man behind the wheel of a stolen U-Haul was nabbed in Central Florida over the weekend, marking the end of his nearly 700-mile trek across the Southeast U.S., according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Susan Lorincz guilty in manslaughter
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Susan Lorincz shot and killed AJ Owens last year over Owens' children playing near her yard. Owens' family was in court all week and say they are happy about the jury finding Lorincz guilty.