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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FBI raids mansions, arrests church leaders accused of forced labor and $50M fraud
Two leaders of a Florida-based church are facing federal charges after an alleged forced labor scheme involving call centers across the U.S., federal authorities said Wednesday.
Two leaders of a Florida-based church are facing federal charges after an alleged forced labor scheme involving call centers across the U.S., federal authorities said Wednesday.
Man arrested for allegedly abusing people with disabilities
A Marion County man has been arrested after investigators say he stalked and abused people with disabilities. Antonio Roman has been taken to the Marion County Jail and is facing charges including stalking, two counts of battery on a disabled person and two counts of battery.
A Marion County man has been arrested after investigators say he stalked and abused people with disabilities. Antonio Roman has been taken to the Marion County Jail and is facing charges including stalking, two counts of battery on a disabled person and two counts of battery.
Driver faces DUI manslaughter charge after Marion crash
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the driver lost control and hit a tree, throwing the passenger from the car.
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the driver lost control and hit a tree, throwing the passenger from the car.
Driver facing DUI manslaughter charge after Marion County deadly crash: Troopers
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).