Possible overdose-turned suspicious death investigation in Marion County

Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said.

Marion County babysitter arrested: Infant found with bruises to face, nose, deputies say

A Florida babysitter has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after an infant that she was looking after had several bruises on her face, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man accused of killing Paisley Brown, 3, also charged with child abuse of 2 kids

Authorities are currently interviewing several children, the oldest being nine years old, to accurately document the situation that led to the death of a three-year-old girl in Marion County.

Class action lawsuit filed after railroad tie fire in Marion County

Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.

AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie in Florida

What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.

Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death

A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.

Laura Flores: New video shows alleged daycare worker hitting, slapping children

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.

New video of Marion County daycare worker allegedly hitting kids
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Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse. 

Florida mom claims her toddler was abused at Marion County daycare

A mother says her 1-year-old son was abused at a daycare in Marion County and that she was not notified until days after the alleged incident.

Florida man arrested in Marion County girl's death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say

A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.

Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.

Florida mom fights medical bills after son injured in school bus crash

A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.