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.

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.

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.

Man arrested for allegedly abusing people with disabilities
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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
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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).

Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say

All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.

I-75 northbound reopens following multi-vehicle crash in Ocala; 2 seriously injured

Ocala Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound just north of mile marker 352, resulting in two trauma alerts and a full closure of the northbound lanes.

Back-to-school preparations in Marion County
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FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.

Florida man charged after allegedly striking sheriff's helicopter with laser

 A Marion County man faces a felony charge after authorities say he repeatedly pointed a laser at a sheriff’s office helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and prompting a swift arrest early Saturday morning.

40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
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Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."

Man shot and killed in Marion County, deputies investigating

Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.

Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet 'Lucky' and 'Charm'

A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.

Florida woman accused of animal cruelty after horse found emaciated: Sheriff's Office

A Marion County woman has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after deputies discovered a severely malnourished horse at her home, authorities said.

No injuries reported after train derailment in Ocala
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Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. The two crew members on the train were unharmed, and there were no reported injuries or releases of hazardous materials.