'You can't catch me': Florida man puts $300 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise in his pants, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly putting over $300 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise in his pants, according to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly putting over $300 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise in his pants, according to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida mom intentionally crashes into another mom's car while dropping child off at school, deputies say
A Florida mom was arrested after she intentionally hit another parent's car in a road rage fit while dropping off her child at an elementary school, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida mom was arrested after she intentionally hit another parent's car in a road rage fit while dropping off her child at an elementary school, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
'I will shoot your s*** up': Ocala police officer fired after threatening ex-girlfriend: Deputies
An Ocala police officer was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend's home up.
An Ocala police officer was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend's home up.
Florida mom reports son who stole $4,000 worth of equipment from fire department: officials
A mother reported her son to deputies after he stole around $4,000 worth of chainsaws from a Florida fire department over the weekend, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A mother reported her son to deputies after he stole around $4,000 worth of chainsaws from a Florida fire department over the weekend, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Man struck, killed by train in Ocala: Police
A man was killed while walking across train tracks in Ocala Thursday afternoon, police said.
A man was killed while walking across train tracks in Ocala Thursday afternoon, police said.
Murphy, the longest resident at Florida animal shelter, gets adopted after 527 days: 'It finally happened!'
Murphy, the longest resident at a Florida animal shelter, was finally adopted this weekend after 527 days!
Murphy, the longest resident at a Florida animal shelter, was finally adopted this weekend after 527 days!
Reward offered in murder of Florida assisted living center director; suspect identified
A Florida man has been named as a suspect in his husband's murder and that man's daughter is also a person of interest. Marion County sheriff's deputies continue to search for the killer of 59-year-old Timothy Smith, and investigators said his spouse, Herbert Swilley, is the prime suspect, they said.
A Florida man has been named as a suspect in his husband's murder and that man's daughter is also a person of interest. Marion County sheriff's deputies continue to search for the killer of 59-year-old Timothy Smith, and investigators said his spouse, Herbert Swilley, is the prime suspect, they said.
Florida man uses walking cane to allegedly threaten deputies during arrest: 'I will take your f---- head off'
A Florida man is now behind bars after he allegedly threatened to hit deputies with his walking cane during an arrest, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man is now behind bars after he allegedly threatened to hit deputies with his walking cane during an arrest, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Semi crash on I-75 leads to sulfur spill, closing portion of this major Florida road
Crews are working to clean up a major spill on US-27 from Interstate 75 in Ocala after a semi crashed and spilled its load, authorities said.
Crews are working to clean up a major spill on US-27 from Interstate 75 in Ocala after a semi crashed and spilled its load, authorities said.
Vacationing Florida deputies save diver lost off Florida Keys
David Woolf and Eric Thoresen are both Lieutenants at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. They’ve been friends for 20 years. Every Summer, their families take a vacation fishing in Key West.
David Woolf and Eric Thoresen are both Lieutenants at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. They’ve been friends for 20 years. Every Summer, their families take a vacation fishing in Key West.
Florida police warn of latest phone scam: 'Protect yourself!'
Florida police are warning residents of a phone scam that involves scammers posing as law enforcement or government officials.
Florida police are warning residents of a phone scam that involves scammers posing as law enforcement or government officials.
Florida man allegedly fled, eluded arrest at church because cult 'told him to': deputies
A Florida man is now behind bars after he was allegedly spotted by deputies driving in circles in a church parking lot and subsequently fleeing and eluding arrest, claiming that a cult “told him to," according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man is now behind bars after he was allegedly spotted by deputies driving in circles in a church parking lot and subsequently fleeing and eluding arrest, claiming that a cult “told him to," according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man busted for stealing lawn mower from woman's house and riding away, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly stealing a lawn mower from a woman's yard, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly stealing a lawn mower from a woman's yard, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man posed as US Marshal, with flashing lights and siren on truck: deputies
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy pulled over a man who is accused of posing as a U.S. Marshal.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy pulled over a man who is accused of posing as a U.S. Marshal.
Florida spring reopens after closing because of alligator attack
Alexander Springs in Central Florida is back open after closing because a man was reportedly bitten by a 7-and-a-half-foot alligator while snorkeling, according to the National Forests in Florida.
Alexander Springs in Central Florida is back open after closing because a man was reportedly bitten by a 7-and-a-half-foot alligator while snorkeling, according to the National Forests in Florida.
Dog dies at Central Florida doggy daycare: 'I was in complete shock,' owner says
An Ocala family is adjusting to life without their beloved pet, Chevy, an English bulldog.
An Ocala family is adjusting to life without their beloved pet, Chevy, an English bulldog.
Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'
Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.
Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.
16-year-old girl sets fire in Florida hotel because she got into a fight with her mom: police
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police.
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police.
2 alligators captured in one week after incidents at Alexander Springs
Two alligators have been captured in under a week following several incidents at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, prompting another closure of the popular swimming spot.
Two alligators have been captured in under a week following several incidents at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, prompting another closure of the popular swimming spot.
Man bitten by alligator while snorkeling at Central Florida springs: officials
A man said he was bitten by an alligator while swimming at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest.
A man said he was bitten by an alligator while swimming at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest.