I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP
Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
Florida dirt bike rider arrested after allegedly pulling gun on construction worker
A Florida dirt bike rider was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a road worker in Marion County.
Former Florida nurse caught having sex with teen stepson sentenced to 2 years in prison
A Florida nurse was sentenced to two years in prison after her husband caught her having sex with his son last year.
Man stabbed to death in Marion County; deputies searching for suspect
Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.
Marion County tree falls on 120-gallon propane tank, causing large gas leak: officials
A large gas leak was reported Tuesday morning in Marion County after a tree fell on a 120-gallon propane tank, officials say.
9-year-old arrested after bringing gun on Ocala school bus, police say
A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.
Marion County man detained after shooting involving deputy in Reddick
Deputies in Marion County detained a suspect early Friday after a chaotic series of events that began with a 911 call to a home in Reddick, authorities said.
Ocala mother charged after kids found alone during fire, accused of giving them sleep aids
An Ocala mother was arrested this week after firefighters discovered her three children alone inside an apartment while responding to a nearby fire, authorities said.
Man shot by Marion County deputies after chase, attempt to run over deputy
A man was taken to the hospital after a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in Marion County, deputies say. Officials say traffic will be affected on northwest Gainesville Road, Highway 441 and Highway 329 as they continue to investigate.
Marion County teen accused of causing $10K in damage to church
A 13-year-old boy is accused of breaking into a Marion County church and leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage, according to deputies.
FBI raids mansions, arrests church leaders accused of forced labor and $50M fraud
Two leaders of a Florida-based church are facing federal charges after an alleged forced labor scheme involving call centers across the U.S., federal authorities said Wednesday.
Ocala man arrested for stealing appliances, rolling marijuana in front of deputies: Sheriff
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after deputies say he stole appliances from an unoccupied home in Marion County and later resisted arrest while rolling a marijuana blunt in front of investigators.
Two men indicted in separate 2024 Ocala homicide cases, police say
Two men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in separate 2024 homicide cases, the Ocala Police Department announced Wednesday.
Florida man used cameras to target sprinklers at disabled kids headed to school, deputies say
A 61-year-old Marion County man has been arrested on multiple charges after deputies say he harassed and assaulted his disabled neighbors for months using his sprinkler system and surveillance cameras.
Man arrested for allegedly abusing people with disabilities
A Marion County man has been arrested after investigators say he stalked and abused people with disabilities. Antonio Roman has been taken to the Marion County Jail and is facing charges including stalking, two counts of battery on a disabled person and two counts of battery.
TikTok ‘door kick’ challenge resurfaces in Florida, sparking safety concerns
According to law enforcement, the ‘door kick’ challenge became popular among teens on TikTok a few years ago. The online trend is again making the rounds.
Driver faces DUI manslaughter charge after Marion crash
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the driver lost control and hit a tree, throwing the passenger from the car.
Driver facing DUI manslaughter charge after Marion County deadly crash: Troopers
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
I-75 northbound reopens following multi-vehicle crash in Ocala; 2 seriously injured
Ocala Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound just north of mile marker 352, resulting in two trauma alerts and a full closure of the northbound lanes.