Marion County

Four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters made their first appearance before a Marion County judge, Thursday, after they were accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee. The Marion County Sheriff's office referred to this incident as a "violent hazing." 

A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.

An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.

A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.

A Marion County teen who was accused of faking his kidnapping was sentenced to one year of house arrest, the state attorney's office confirmed Tuesday. 

A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.

A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.

The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.

Susan Lorincz, a Marion County woman convicted of fatally shooting her neighbor, plans to countersue after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against her, according to new court documents.

An Ocala man died after he was hit by a train, Monday. Florida Highway Police said his car got stuck on train tracks in Marion County.

The student was reportedly hit by a car as she was walking to a bus stop and died from her injuries, Ocala Police said.

The Marion County Sheriff's office conducts two ongoing death investigations after a second human remains discovery over the weekend.

Konah is a good dog. He became part of the family when he was needed the most. Recently, he went outside to use the bathroom and returned unusually early. That's when his owner knew something wasn't right.

A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.