State attorney speaks after 3 Florida teens sentenced
All 3 suspects have been sentenced in the 2023 Ocklawaha triple-murder case. Defendants Robinson and Brewton were sentenced to life in prison. Defendant Atkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison. All three defendants were charged as adults. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer shows us what the state attorney had to say after the sentencings.
All 3 suspects have been sentenced in the 2023 Ocklawaha triple-murder case. Defendants Robinson and Brewton were sentenced to life in prison. Defendant Atkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison. All three defendants were charged as adults. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer shows us what the state attorney had to say after the sentencings.
Marion County teen sentenced to 40 years in 2023 Ocklawaha triple murder case
A Marion County judge on Tuesday sentenced 15-year-old Christopher Atkins to 40 years in prison for his role in a 2023 triple homicide that shocked the Ocklawaha community.
A Marion County judge on Tuesday sentenced 15-year-old Christopher Atkins to 40 years in prison for his role in a 2023 triple homicide that shocked the Ocklawaha community.
Parents expected to protest outside Ocala daycare
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.
Parents react after accusations daycare worker abused multiple infants at Ocala facility
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
Florida daycare employee accused of abusing 6 infants as police, DCF investigate
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state.
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state.
Northbound I-75 blocked in Marion County
Interstate 75 northbound is currently closed in Marion County after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street, officials say. Traffic is being diverted at Highway 484.
Interstate 75 northbound is currently closed in Marion County after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street, officials say. Traffic is being diverted at Highway 484.
Marion County man fires flare gun at deputy's patrol car, faces multiple charges, officials say
A convicted felon was arrested early Tuesday after authorities say he fired a flare gun at a Marion County sheriff’s deputy during a bizarre encounter on Highway 19.
A convicted felon was arrested early Tuesday after authorities say he fired a flare gun at a Marion County sheriff’s deputy during a bizarre encounter on Highway 19.
Firefighters rescue 12 dogs from house fire
Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night. No firefighters or civilians were reported injured at the scene. Investigators say the cause and origin of the fire currently remain under investigation.
Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night. No firefighters or civilians were reported injured at the scene. Investigators say the cause and origin of the fire currently remain under investigation.
12 dogs saved by Marion County firefighters after home engulfed in flames
Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night.
Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night.
Ocala man arrested for possession of child pornography and bestiality videos
A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.
A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
Singing River Tours in Dunnellon
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.
Woman shoots Marion County deputy with gun hidden in her pants, officials say
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop early Monday morning, according to authorities.
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop early Monday morning, according to authorities.
Valuable Pokémon cards stolen from Central Florida shop
Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.
Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.
Ocala woman bitten by dog while feeding homeless, vows to continue mission
An Ocala woman is recovering from injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while distributing food to the homeless over the weekend.
An Ocala woman is recovering from injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while distributing food to the homeless over the weekend.
Suspect in Marion County gas station shooting detained
Deputies are actively investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. One person was shot during an altercation at the gas station pumps and later died at the hospital. Authorities have now detained a person of interest in the shooting in Jacksonville.
Deputies are actively investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. One person was shot during an altercation at the gas station pumps and later died at the hospital. Authorities have now detained a person of interest in the shooting in Jacksonville.
1 dead after fight breaks out at Marion County gas station
Deputies are investigating after one person was shot and killed during a fight at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. Investigators say there are currently no suspects in custody, and they have not released the name of the man that was shot and killed.
Deputies are investigating after one person was shot and killed during a fight at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. Investigators say there are currently no suspects in custody, and they have not released the name of the man that was shot and killed.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
Teen shot and killed after altercation at Marion County gas station, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.