Marion County firefighters accused of kidnapping, battery granted $100K bond
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."
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
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.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
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.
Florida man enters plea in alleged torture, murder of United Kingdom woman
An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
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.
Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit
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.
Florida teen sentenced to 1 year house arrest after alleged hoax abduction, shooting
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.
FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.
Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend
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.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
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.
Marion County woman who fatally shot her neighbor wants to countersue
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.
Ocala man hit and killed by train when car got stuck on tracks, FHP says
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.
Teen student, Shannon Rushing, killed by car by school
18-year-old high school senior, Shannon Rushing, was killed by a car as she was walking to the bus stop on Oct. 27. "Heartbroken" with the news, the Ocala Police Department are investigating what happened. Parents, teachers and students are in mourning and discuss their shock and concern.
Forest High School senior hit, killed on way to bus stop, Ocala police say
The student was reportedly hit by a car as she was walking to a bus stop and died from her injuries, Ocala Police said.
2 human remains discoveries spur Marion County death investigations
The Marion County Sheriff's office conducts two ongoing death investigations after a second human remains discovery over the weekend.
Service dog survives rattlesnake bite after life-saving ER trip in Ocala
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.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
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.
Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release
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.
Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida: Bodycam video
Ronald Exantus has been arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. His arrest comes days after he was released on supervised parole from the Kentucky Department of Corrections, serving roughly half of a 20-year prison sentence. Exantus was accused of breaking into the Tipton's home in 2015 and stabbing 6-year-old Logan to death. He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. He was convicted of assaulting Logan's sisters and dad. The Marion County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video of Exantus' arrest.
Logan Tipton's father on Ky. convict arrested in Fla.
Ronald Exantus, a convicted felon who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Exantus recently moved to Florida, investigators said, and was living in a home next to an elementary school. Exantus was convicted in 2015 for the stabbing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton' sister in Versailles, Kentucky, a crime that shocked the community. He was found "not guilty by reason of insanity" in Logan's death. He received a 20-year prison sentence but was released on parole after serving less than half of it. His early release and subsequent move to Florida reignited concerns about how parolees are monitored once they leave prison and cross state lines. Drew Tipton, Logan's father, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to talk about Logan's life, learning Exantus was released from prison and his response to social media outrage and the word of Florida officials upon Exantus' arrest in Florida for failing to register as a felon.