Ocala Police arrest couple wanted for burglaries at 7-Eleven
A couple wanted in connection with a string of car burglaries, credit card fraud, and other thefts was arrested at a 7-Eleven in Ocala.
Marion County teacher admits to grabbing student's throat, accused of making sexual comments: affidavit
A Marion County high school teacher was arrested Monday after admitting to putting his hand around a student's throat.
Deputies search for suspect accused of robbing, stabbing man outside Florida gas station for $600
Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they said robbed a man outside a Marion County gas station and then stabbed him before taking off, authorities said.
22-year-old arrested in Marion County for multiple sexual charges involving minor
Edward Franklin Atkins, 22, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office Dec. 4 for multiple sexual charges involving a minor.
Watch: High-speed chase in Marion County comes to a halt after vehicle crashes into tree
A high-speed car chase in Marion County ended abruptly after the fleeing vehicle crashed into a large tree.
Ocala Police investigating shooting at E.D. Croskey Center
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the E.D. Croskey Center, located at 1510 NW 4th St, in Ocala.
'AJ' Owens' loved ones announce creation of new fund, hoping for changes to FL Stand Your Ground law
The family and friends of Ajike 'AJ' Owens are calling on the state to make changes to the Stand Your Ground law and have announced the creation of a fund to help with said changes.
Family of Marion County teen shot, killed by friend speaks out: 'I loved him'
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of another teen in Marion County
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man accused of attacking Amazon driver on delivery route, deputies say
An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage.
Susan Lorincz seeks reduced sentence in AJ Owens manslaughter conviction
Susan Louise Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, AJ Owens, has filed a motion requesting a reduced sentence.
Search is on for Marion County hit-and-run suspect who injured girl, 12
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a white truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in Belleview.
Dying Florida man tried to kill wife twice because he did not want her to be alone: affidavit
A 93-year-old Florida man reportedly admitted to deputies that he tried to kill his wife twice in the last two weeks because he did not want her to be alone after he died, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
2 employees charged with child neglect at foster care facility
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
DoorDash driver arrested in alleged road rage shooting
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
14-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say
A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
15-year-old arrested after armed confrontations, attempt to bribe officer
Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy on multiple charges after responding to two separate violent incidents on October 18, 2024.
Ocala teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to student
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues
The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.
When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.