Florida man arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with 12-year-old, deputies say
Deputies said they have arrested a Florida man for lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim younger than 12 years of age.
Deputies said they have arrested a Florida man for lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim younger than 12 years of age.
Florida man acquitted of murder charge years after deadly dispute with neighbor over cat
A years-long legal battle over a deadly confrontation has ended with a jury acquitting a man of second-degree murder charges stemming from a dispute over a cat.
A years-long legal battle over a deadly confrontation has ended with a jury acquitting a man of second-degree murder charges stemming from a dispute over a cat.
Florida teen on life support following scooter crash in Ocala
A 15-year-old boy is on life support after being struck by a car while riding a scooter, a Christmas gift from his mother.
A 15-year-old boy is on life support after being struck by a car while riding a scooter, a Christmas gift from his mother.
Florida teen's mom turns son in for attempted robbery after seeing photo shared online by sheriff's office
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred outside a convenience store on December 17, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred outside a convenience store on December 17, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
2 Florida teens arrested, accused of raping girl inside camper, deputies say
A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested, accused of raping a girl inside a camper, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested, accused of raping a girl inside a camper, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Sarah Boone transferred to Florida prison to serve life sentence for boyfriend's suitcase murder
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of killing her boyfriend in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase, has been transferred from the Orange County jail to a Florida prison.
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of killing her boyfriend in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase, has been transferred from the Orange County jail to a Florida prison.
Off-duty Florida paramedic rescues I-75 driver from burning car
An off-duty paramedic in Central Florida is being hailed as a hero after he sprang into action to save a driver from a burning car Monday morning.
An off-duty paramedic in Central Florida is being hailed as a hero after he sprang into action to save a driver from a burning car Monday morning.
18 children officially adopted in Marion County during 'Home for the Holidays' celebration
Eighteen children were officially adopted in Marion County during the 'Home for the Holidays' celebration.
Eighteen children were officially adopted in Marion County during the 'Home for the Holidays' celebration.
Florida man attempted to drain more than $50K from 82-year-old woman, deputies say
Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
Ocala Police launch long-term crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving
The Ocala Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, has launched a high-visibility enforcement operation targeting speeding and aggressive driving within city limits.
The Ocala Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, has launched a high-visibility enforcement operation targeting speeding and aggressive driving within city limits.
Ocala Police arrest couple wanted for burglaries at 7-Eleven
A couple wanted in connection with a string of car burglaries, credit card fraud, and other thefts was arrested at a 7-Eleven in Ocala.
A couple wanted in connection with a string of car burglaries, credit card fraud, and other thefts was arrested at a 7-Eleven in Ocala.
Marion County teacher admits to grabbing student's throat, accused of making sexual comments: affidavit
A Marion County high school teacher was arrested Monday after admitting to putting his hand around a student's throat.
A Marion County high school teacher was arrested Monday after admitting to putting his hand around a student's throat.
Deputies search for suspect accused of robbing, stabbing man outside Florida gas station for $600
Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they said robbed a man outside a Marion County gas station and then stabbed him before taking off, authorities said.
Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they said robbed a man outside a Marion County gas station and then stabbed him before taking off, authorities said.
22-year-old arrested in Marion County for multiple sexual charges involving minor
Edward Franklin Atkins, 22, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office Dec. 4 for multiple sexual charges involving a minor.
Edward Franklin Atkins, 22, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office Dec. 4 for multiple sexual charges involving a minor.
Watch: High-speed chase in Marion County comes to a halt after vehicle crashes into tree
A high-speed car chase in Marion County ended abruptly after the fleeing vehicle crashed into a large tree.
A high-speed car chase in Marion County ended abruptly after the fleeing vehicle crashed into a large tree.
Ocala Police investigating shooting at E.D. Croskey Center
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the E.D. Croskey Center, located at 1510 NW 4th St, in Ocala.
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at the E.D. Croskey Center, located at 1510 NW 4th St, in Ocala.
'AJ' Owens' loved ones announce creation of new fund, hoping for changes to FL Stand Your Ground law
The family and friends of Ajike 'AJ' Owens are calling on the state to make changes to the Stand Your Ground law and have announced the creation of a fund to help with said changes.
The family and friends of Ajike 'AJ' Owens are calling on the state to make changes to the Stand Your Ground law and have announced the creation of a fund to help with said changes.
Family of Marion County teen shot, killed by friend speaks out: 'I loved him'
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of another teen in Marion County
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man accused of attacking Amazon driver on delivery route, deputies say
An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage.
An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage.