Susan Lorincz seeks reduced sentence in AJ Owens manslaughter conviction

Susan Louise Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, AJ Owens, has filed a motion requesting a reduced sentence.

Search is on for Marion County hit-and-run suspect who injured girl, 12

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a white truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in Belleview.

Dying Florida man tried to kill wife twice because he did not want her to be alone: affidavit

A 93-year-old Florida man reportedly admitted to deputies that he tried to kill his wife twice in the last two weeks because he did not want her to be alone after he died, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

2 employees charged with child neglect at foster care facility

A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.

DoorDash driver arrested in alleged road rage shooting

New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.

14-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say

A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

15-year-old arrested after armed confrontations, attempt to bribe officer

Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy on multiple charges after responding to two separate violent incidents on October 18, 2024.

Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues

The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.

Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say

A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say

Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.