I-75 bridge closure in Marion County begins as reconstruction project gets underway

The SW 66th Street bridge over Interstate 75 closed Sunday as crews begin a major reconstruction project as part of the Florida Department of Transportation's Moving I-75 Forward initiative.

58 arrested in Marion County 5-day child predator sex sting, sheriff says

A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.

Marion County deputies seek woman accused of interfering with child custody

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for Sahar Abdulaziz Algeri, who is wanted on an active warrant for interference with child custody.

Leesburg man killed in three-vehicle crash on Marion County road: FHP

A 30-year-old Leesburg man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 42 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Toddler drowns in family pool over Memorial Day weekend

A 22-month-old boy tragically died after accidentally falling into a pool in Dunnellon over Memorial Day weekend.

Man dies after tractor overturns in Marion County: FHP

Troopers said a 56-year-old man was in the area of NE 21st Ave Road while conducting maintenance in a tractor around 7 p.m.

2 'street racers' going 100 in 50 mph zone arrested: FHP

Two Florida men were caught allegedly racing along a Marion County street at 50 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, state troopers said. 

3 people hospitalized after ambulance rollover crash on I-75; cause unknown

An ambulance was on its side after a three-vehicle crash – causing the patient and two transport personnel inside the vehicle to be taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Ocala church condemned after structure fire, officials say

Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.

Heriberto Medina Marquez: Suspect accused of ambushing deputy attacked law enforcement before

Newly released video shows a Marion County sheriff's deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because he was wearing a protective vest.

Watch: Florida deputy ambushed, stabbed on call
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Released Marion County Sheriff's office body camera footage shows a man attack and stab a Florida deputy multiple times before running away into the woods. The man is now charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 

Florida man 'tries to kill' deputy in stab attack, detectives say
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A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. The reported stabber ran into a wooded area where he was later apprehended by other deputies. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says

A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.