Deadly shooting of Ocala man believed to be 'random act of violence,' police say
Police officers are responding to a reported homicide in the Ocala Historic District, just east of downtown.
Police officers are responding to a reported homicide in the Ocala Historic District, just east of downtown.
Florida teen accused of second-degree murder in Ocala Christmas Day shooting
A Florida man was arrested in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Marion County.
A Florida man was arrested in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Marion County.
Ex-Marion County Fire workers claim 'roughhousing' happened often at Fire Station 21
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
Ex-Marion County firefighters: 'Roughhousing' was common
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
New details in alleged Marion County firefighter hazing investigation
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Florida RV crash: 5-year-old, newborn killed in RV, Tahoe crash in Marion County, FHP says
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man found dead after Christmas Day shooting in Ocala, police say
Officers responded to the 800 block of West Silver Springs Place around 4:11 a.m. after a report of gunshots in the area.
Officers responded to the 800 block of West Silver Springs Place around 4:11 a.m. after a report of gunshots in the area.
Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Michael Montgomery convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 Ocala shooting
A jury convicted Michael Montgomery Jr., 48, of first-degree murder with a firearm in the 2023 killing of Wayne Barlow in Ocala.
A jury convicted Michael Montgomery Jr., 48, of first-degree murder with a firearm in the 2023 killing of Wayne Barlow in Ocala.
MCSO: Rape suspect arrested; more victims possible
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of violently attacking and raping two women. The man was arrested and charged in both cases. Detectives believe there could be more victims.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of violently attacking and raping two women. The man was arrested and charged in both cases. Detectives believe there could be more victims.
Marion County firefighters accused of kidnapping, battery granted $100K bond
Four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters made their first appearance before a Marion County judge, Thursday, after they were accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee. The Marion County Sheriff's office referred to this incident as a "violent hazing."
Four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters made their first appearance before a Marion County judge, Thursday, after they were accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee. The Marion County Sheriff's office referred to this incident as a "violent hazing."
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Teen stole grandma's car with 6 kids inside
A 19-year-old is facing a plethora of charges after he stole his grandma's car before taking Marion County Deputies on a high-speed chase with 6 children inside.
A 19-year-old is facing a plethora of charges after he stole his grandma's car before taking Marion County Deputies on a high-speed chase with 6 children inside.
Florida man enters plea in alleged torture, murder of United Kingdom woman
An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit
A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.
A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.
Florida teen sentenced to 1 year house arrest after alleged hoax abduction, shooting
A Marion County teen who was accused of faking his kidnapping was sentenced to one year of house arrest, the state attorney's office confirmed Tuesday.
A Marion County teen who was accused of faking his kidnapping was sentenced to one year of house arrest, the state attorney's office confirmed Tuesday.
FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.