Gainesville Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say

A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Florida man with autism, schizophrenia reported missing in Ocala

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Christopher Williams who allegedly walked away from his home in Ocala.

Deputies respond to Marion Oaks residence in response to possible link to shooting in Palatka

Authorities responded to a residence in Marion Oaks on Wednesday in response to reports that vehicle may have been located which was believed to be tied to a shooting in Palatka on Tuesday night.

Ocala youth coach arrested on sexual charge involving teen boy, police say

An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.

Florida man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing kids
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Deputies are searching for additional victims after they recently arrested a Florida man accused of sexually abusing children. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said they arrested Geraldo Rivera-Serrano, 62, on Feb. 21. Reports show Rivera-Serrano is being held at the Marion County Jail without bond.

Florida man recovering after laundromat explosion
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The cause of a laundromat explosion in Ocala is still under investigation. Four people were hurt in the blast. FOX 35 hears from one man who says he's still working to recover.

Van allegedly used as a getaway car in Florida Walmart theft
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Marion County deputies say a van was used as a getaway car for a theft at a Walmart. The car was spotted when the driver ran a stop sign. A deputy chased the car, tapping its bumper a few times with his patrol car to get it to stop. However, the chase continued.

Former employee files lawsuit against Marion County sheriff
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Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is being sued by a woman who claims she was fired for speaking up about inmate mistreatment at the county jail.

Florida teen sentenced for raping 91-year-old woman
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The 14-year-old teen boy who brutally raped and beat a 91-year-old woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.

Suspect sought after family finds dog shot with arrow
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A local couple is mourning the loss of their pet, after their dog was shot with an arrow and had to be put down.

Dog shot with arrow in Marion County; family mourns beloved pet's death

A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their golden retriever, Bella, who was shot with an arrow and later euthanized due to the severity of her injuries.

2 Ocala fires leave 1 home saved, another up in flames

Ocala Fire Rescue faced two structure fires on Wednesday morning, both resulting in two very different outcomes.