Ex-Minor League baseball player claims he was late for practice, scared after I-75 crash: Affidavit
An 18-year-old Minor League baseball player arrested after a deadly crash on Interstate 75 told deputies that he was running late for practice and left the crash site because he was frustrated and scared, according to the arrest affidavit.
An 18-year-old Minor League baseball player arrested after a deadly crash on Interstate 75 told deputies that he was running late for practice and left the crash site because he was frustrated and scared, according to the arrest affidavit.
State seeks death penalty for Florida man accused of killing girlfriend's 3-year-old child
The state is seeking the death penalty for the Marion County man who is accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
The state is seeking the death penalty for the Marion County man who is accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
Florida AG: $5.4M stolen in a crypto 'romance-turned-investment scam' found, recovered
Florida prosecutors are cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud by promising to put these “criminals" in jail and get every affected citizen their money back.
Florida prosecutors are cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud by promising to put these “criminals" in jail and get every affected citizen their money back.
Marion County man hit, killed by truck while mowing his lawn
A 73-year-old man was killed in a violent and unusual crash while mowing his lawn.
A 73-year-old man was killed in a violent and unusual crash while mowing his lawn.
Multiple students injured after pickup truck hits Marion County school bus, FHP says
Several students were injured Monday after a pickup truck hit a Marion County school bus before leaving the scene, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Several students were injured Monday after a pickup truck hit a Marion County school bus before leaving the scene, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
6 neglected horses rescued after owners arrested
After horses at an Ocala horse rescue were found neglected and the owners were arrested, the horse are now under the care of a rescue.
After horses at an Ocala horse rescue were found neglected and the owners were arrested, the horse are now under the care of a rescue.
Young Florida mom killed in suspected DUI crash; Family seeks answers
A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ocala police captain graduates from FBI National Academy
Capt. Anthony Vizzini of the Ocala Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, completing the program’s 297th session on March 18.
Capt. Anthony Vizzini of the Ocala Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, completing the program’s 297th session on March 18.
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.
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said.
Florida man steals septic tank using U-Haul truck after failed attempts caught on camera, deputies say
Deputies in Marion County say a bizarre theft attempt in Dunnellon ended with the arrest of a man who tried twice to steal a septic tank and other construction materials.
Deputies in Marion County say a bizarre theft attempt in Dunnellon ended with the arrest of a man who tried twice to steal a septic tank and other construction materials.
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.
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 arrested after threatening workers with large axe at Ocala car wash, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after he reportedly threatened two Ocala car wash workers with an axe when they were closing up the business for the day.
A Florida man was arrested after he reportedly threatened two Ocala car wash workers with an axe when they were closing up the business for the day.
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.
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.
Florida man charged with murder in death of Marion County girl; child's mom also arrested
A Florida man has been charged with the murder of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, and her mother has been arrested on child neglect charges, authorities said.
A Florida man has been charged with the murder of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, and her mother has been arrested on child neglect charges, authorities said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.