Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say

A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say

Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.

Susan Lorincz guilty in manslaughter
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Susan Lorincz shot and killed AJ Owens last year over Owens' children playing near her yard. Owens' family was in court all week and say they are happy about the jury finding Lorincz guilty.

AJ Owens' mother speaks after Lorincz verdict
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Aj Owens' mother spoke to the media after a jury found Susan Lorincz guilty of manslaughter on Friday, August 16, 2024

Jury finds Lorincz guilty of killing neighbor
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A jury has found Florida woman Susan Lorincz guilty of manslaughter for shooting and killing her neighbor AJ Owens.

Susan Lorincz trial coming to an end
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Susan Lorincz did not take the stand in her trial. The woman is accused of shooting through her door, killing Ajay Owens in Ocala.

Ocala woman forced to evacuate new home due to ground depression

A woman in Ocala is being forced to move out of her home, she said, due to the sudden appearance of large holes on her property

Susan Lorincz Trial Day 2: Suspect was on narcotics during deadly shooting, prosecutors say

Susan Lorincz was on a painkilling narcotic when she shot and killed AJ Owens, according to investigators. That detail emerged on the second day of Lorincz's trial, raising questions about her clarity and honesty with Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives.

Witness testimony at Susan Lorincz trial
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The second day of the Susan Lorincz trial happened Wednesday. Two of Ajay Owen's kids will not be testifying.

Depression forces woman out of brand new home
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A woman had to move out of a brand new home in Ocala after holes opened up near her home after Hurricane Debby hit. The home is deemed too dangerous to live in.

Susan Lorincz Trial Day 1: Neighbors, deputies, investigators recall night of shooting

The first day of Susan Lorincz's manslaughter trial was filled with witness testimony from neighbors, deputies and investigators who either witnessed the shooting or responded to the scene.

Coca-Cola truck, tree involved in crash in Ocala, officials say

A Coca-Cola truck and a tree were involved in a crash in Ocala on Monday after Hurricane Debby made its way through town, according to the Ocala Fire Rescue.

Ocala laundromat explosion injures 4
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Four people inside a laundromat survived after a laundromat in Ocala exploded on Tuesday, officials said.

Ocala laundry mat explosion update | Press conference
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Ashley Lopez, a spokesperson for Ocala Fire Rescue, provides an update on the laundromat explosion that injured four people in Ocala.