'Child killer' from Kentucky arrested in Marion County after failing to register as felon, deputies say
A “child killer" 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.
Florida couple scammed out of $2,500 after seeking help for Amazon Alexa device
A Marion County couple claims they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after attempting to resolve a problem with their Amazon Alexa device.
Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Discipline or corporal punishment? Sub won't be charged
A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
Missing Marion County teen found safe, unharmed
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
Missing Marion County teen found safe
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
Florida Amber Alert: No evidence missing Marion County teenager abducted by 4 men, deputies say
Authorities have issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 17-year-old Marion County boy.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
I-75 southbound lanes closed in Marion County
All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area are currently closed as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigates a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass. All southbound traffic is being diverted off at Exit 374.
I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP
Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
Former Florida nurse caught having sex with teen stepson sentenced to 2 years in prison
A Florida nurse was sentenced to two years in prison after her husband caught her having sex with his son last year.
Man stabbed to death in Marion County; deputies searching for suspect
Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.
Marion County tree falls on 120-gallon propane tank, causing large gas leak: officials
A large gas leak was reported Tuesday morning in Marion County after a tree fell on a 120-gallon propane tank, officials say.
9-year-old arrested after bringing gun on Ocala school bus, police say
A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.
Marion County man detained after shooting involving deputy in Reddick
Deputies in Marion County detained a suspect early Friday after a chaotic series of events that began with a 911 call to a home in Reddick, authorities said.
Ocala mother charged after kids found alone during fire, accused of giving them sleep aids
An Ocala mother was arrested this week after firefighters discovered her three children alone inside an apartment while responding to a nearby fire, authorities said.
Man shot by Marion County deputies after chase, attempt to run over deputy
A man was taken to the hospital after a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in Marion County, deputies say. Officials say traffic will be affected on northwest Gainesville Road, Highway 441 and Highway 329 as they continue to investigate.
Marion County teen accused of causing $10K in damage to church
A 13-year-old boy is accused of breaking into a Marion County church and leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage, according to deputies.