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.
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.