Florida teen accused of leading deputy on 100 mph chase for 'fun'
A teenager has been arrested after leading a deputy on a high-speed chase in Marion County over the weekend, and he reportedly said the pursuit was just for "fun," officials said.
A teenager has been arrested after leading a deputy on a high-speed chase in Marion County over the weekend, and he reportedly said the pursuit was just for "fun," officials said.
Florida school resource officer, 34, arrested for having sex with teen student, deputies say
A former Marion County school resource officer was arrested Monday for allegedly having sex with a teenage student, according to the sheriff's office.
A former Marion County school resource officer was arrested Monday for allegedly having sex with a teenage student, according to the sheriff's office.
Marion County firefighter dies after 'daunting battle' against COVID-19 since 2021: 'He was family'
Marion County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters who died Sunday after a “daunting" battle against COVID-19.
Marion County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters who died Sunday after a “daunting" battle against COVID-19.
Ocala teen arrested for making middle school shooting threat, police say
A 14-year-old student was arrested after Ocala police said they made a shooting threat toward a middle school.
A 14-year-old student was arrested after Ocala police said they made a shooting threat toward a middle school.
Stolen patrol car: Body camera video shows Florida woman jump in deputy's car before chase, deadly crash
Three people are dead, and another is hospitalized after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a woman stole a patrol car, led deputies on a high-speed chase, and then caused a crash on Thursday. Sheriff Billy Woods shared details of the incident on Friday.
Three people are dead, and another is hospitalized after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a woman stole a patrol car, led deputies on a high-speed chase, and then caused a crash on Thursday. Sheriff Billy Woods shared details of the incident on Friday.
Body cam: Woman steals Florida deputy's patrol car
Body camera footage shows the moments Kendra Boone, stole a Marion County deputy patrol car before killing three people - including herself.
Body camera footage shows the moments Kendra Boone, stole a Marion County deputy patrol car before killing three people - including herself.
1 killed, 1 injured in Marion County crash, FHP says
A Marion County crash left one woman dead and another man critically injured.
A Marion County crash left one woman dead and another man critically injured.
Ocala Paddock Mall shooting: State Attorney seeks death penalty for alleged shooter
The State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty for Albert Shell Jr., the man accused of opening fire at the Paddock Mall in Ocala just before Christmas.
The State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty for Albert Shell Jr., the man accused of opening fire at the Paddock Mall in Ocala just before Christmas.
3 dead, 1 injured in crash involving stolen Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol car, officials say
Three people were killed and one person was injured in a crash involving a stolen Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and pickup truck on Thursday afternoon.
Three people were killed and one person was injured in a crash involving a stolen Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle and pickup truck on Thursday afternoon.
'Completely naked' Florida man barges into church thrift shop and steals T-shirt, deputies say
He allegedly entered the store "fully nude" and a clerk at the thrift shop gave him a pair of shorts and told him to leave, but he wound up stealing a T-shirt on his way out – still “completely naked."
He allegedly entered the store "fully nude" and a clerk at the thrift shop gave him a pair of shorts and told him to leave, but he wound up stealing a T-shirt on his way out – still “completely naked."
Third Ocala mall shooting victim discovered amid gunman's indictment for murder, police say
A man was killed in the shooting and a woman was injured, and now police have discovered a third victim.
A man was killed in the shooting and a woman was injured, and now police have discovered a third victim.
Florida trio's alleged plan to sell stolen Xbox, PS5 on Facebook Marketplace goes awry when deputy shows up
The suspects agreed to meet up with the deputy – who was posing as a buyer – to sell the stolen Xbox and PS5, the affidavit said.
The suspects agreed to meet up with the deputy – who was posing as a buyer – to sell the stolen Xbox and PS5, the affidavit said.
Florida woman, 65, accosts, pushes group of girls walking home from school because they littered, deputies say
The woman was caught on video confronting the group of girls because one of them reportedly littered, deputies said.
The woman was caught on video confronting the group of girls because one of them reportedly littered, deputies said.
Florida thief mistakenly films himself stealing security camera from home in Marion County, deputies say
Marion County deputies are searching for a man who reportedly filmed himself stealing a camera from a home under construction.
Marion County deputies are searching for a man who reportedly filmed himself stealing a camera from a home under construction.
Central Florida family grieves man's shooting death; father advocating for gun education
One family in Central Florida is grieving the death of a son, and his father is calling for more gun education.
One family in Central Florida is grieving the death of a son, and his father is calling for more gun education.
Marion County schools targeted by 'broad' social media threat on Thursday, officials say
Several public schools in Marion County were named in a "very broad" threat on social media, district officials said, leading Marion County Sheriff's Office to increase its presence at several schools for the day. Officials said the threat posted no immediate danger.
Several public schools in Marion County were named in a "very broad" threat on social media, district officials said, leading Marion County Sheriff's Office to increase its presence at several schools for the day. Officials said the threat posted no immediate danger.
City of Ocala refusing to pay for damage after SWAT officers broke store owners' property
Jim Lefebvre has only one question for the City of Ocala and the Ocala Police Department's SWAT team that destroyed his gate: "Why should I be responsible for a gate that I didn't break?"
Jim Lefebvre has only one question for the City of Ocala and the Ocala Police Department's SWAT team that destroyed his gate: "Why should I be responsible for a gate that I didn't break?"
Horses at World Equestrian Center bundling up for cold weather
Central Florida is bracing for some of the coldest temperatures of the season. The World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala is taking precautionary measures to ensure their two and four-legged guests stay comfortable.
Central Florida is bracing for some of the coldest temperatures of the season. The World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala is taking precautionary measures to ensure their two and four-legged guests stay comfortable.
Man wanted for Marion County murder
Deputies are searching for a man who witnesses said shot and killed a woman outside an Ocala gas station Friday afternoon.
Deputies are searching for a man who witnesses said shot and killed a woman outside an Ocala gas station Friday afternoon.
Interlachen man fatally struck in Marion County crash, FHP says
A 47-year-old Interlachen man was struck and killed early Sunday morning while walking in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 47-year-old Interlachen man was struck and killed early Sunday morning while walking in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.