58 arrested in Marion County 5-day child predator sex sting, sheriff says
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
Marion County deputies seek woman accused of interfering with child custody
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for Sahar Abdulaziz Algeri, who is wanted on an active warrant for interference with child custody.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for Sahar Abdulaziz Algeri, who is wanted on an active warrant for interference with child custody.
Leesburg man killed in three-vehicle crash on Marion County road: FHP
A 30-year-old Leesburg man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 42 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 30-year-old Leesburg man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 42 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Heriberto Medina Marquez: Suspect accused of ambushing deputy attacked law enforcement before
Newly released video shows a Marion County sheriff's deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because he was wearing a protective vest.
Newly released video shows a Marion County sheriff's deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because he was wearing a protective vest.
Watch: Florida deputy ambushed, stabbed on call
Released Marion County Sheriff's office body camera footage shows a man attack and stab a Florida deputy multiple times before running away into the woods. The man is now charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Released Marion County Sheriff's office body camera footage shows a man attack and stab a Florida deputy multiple times before running away into the woods. The man is now charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Florida man 'tries to kill' deputy in stab attack, detectives say
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. The reported stabber ran into a wooded area where he was later apprehended by other deputies. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. The reported stabber ran into a wooded area where he was later apprehended by other deputies. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says
A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Pregnant hiker, partner, 3 dogs rescued after heat exhaustion on Florida trail
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.
Authorities seek information after party-goers claim they 'saw nothing' after 5 shot, deputies say
Five people were shot in a party in Reddick over the weekend. Though party-goers said they "saw nothing," the sheriff's office said someone in the crowd knows what happened.
Five people were shot in a party in Reddick over the weekend. Though party-goers said they "saw nothing," the sheriff's office said someone in the crowd knows what happened.
Ocala police looking for persons of interest after gun displayed at Paddock Mall
Ocala police are looking for multiple people who may have information about an incident that led to the temporary shutdown of the Paddock Mall over the weekend.
Ocala police are looking for multiple people who may have information about an incident that led to the temporary shutdown of the Paddock Mall over the weekend.
Parents demand answers after 2 Marion County school bus incidents in less than a week
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Pickup truck driver dies in school bus crash
A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday. Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured.
A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday. Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured.
Florida school bus driver runs a red light with students on board
A Marion County School District bus driver was caught on camera running a red light. The school district said the driver has been issued a formal reprimand following the incident.
A Marion County School District bus driver was caught on camera running a red light. The school district said the driver has been issued a formal reprimand following the incident.
Marion County firefighters avoid jail in firehouse hazing scandal
Three former Marion County firefighters -- Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein -- pleaded guilty to charges related to the hazing of another rookie firefighter. All three reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under that plea agreement, all three former firefighters will avoid jail. They were also sentenced to a year of probation, community service, and behavior classes. Before accepting the deal, the judge asked the 19-year-old Kane Stewart, the victim, he was OK with the agreement. He said he was. FOX 35 does not normally identify victims, but Kane Stewart talked two FOX 35 about the attack previously and was OK being identified.
Three former Marion County firefighters -- Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein -- pleaded guilty to charges related to the hazing of another rookie firefighter. All three reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under that plea agreement, all three former firefighters will avoid jail. They were also sentenced to a year of probation, community service, and behavior classes. Before accepting the deal, the judge asked the 19-year-old Kane Stewart, the victim, he was OK with the agreement. He said he was. FOX 35 does not normally identify victims, but Kane Stewart talked two FOX 35 about the attack previously and was OK being identified.
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.