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.
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 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.
Marion County hay store destroyed in large fire, no injuries reported, officials say
A massive fire Tuesday evening destroyed a feed and hay store in Reddick, sending thick black smoke into the sky and prompting a large firefighting response, officials said.
Belleview mobile home fire kills dog, damages property, officials say
A dog died Monday morning after a fire destroyed a mobile home in Belleview, officials said.
Florida man charged after allegedly striking sheriff's helicopter with laser
A Marion County man faces a felony charge after authorities say he repeatedly pointed a laser at a sheriff’s office helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and prompting a swift arrest early Saturday morning.
Dunnellon man charged after Facebook threats to kill neighbors and their children
A Dunnellon man was arrested after allegedly posting threats on Facebook to shoot his neighbors and their children, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Marion County authorities identify victim in deadly Silver Springs shooting
The shooting remains under investigation.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.