Florida man arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with 12-year-old, deputies say
Deputies said they have arrested a Florida man for lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim younger than 12 years of age.
Florida man acquitted of murder charge years after deadly dispute with neighbor over cat
A years-long legal battle over a deadly confrontation has ended with a jury acquitting a man of second-degree murder charges stemming from a dispute over a cat.
Florida teen on life support following scooter crash in Ocala
A 15-year-old boy is on life support after being struck by a car while riding a scooter, a Christmas gift from his mother.
Susan Lorincz, the Ocala woman found guilty of manslaughter after shooting her neighbor, has filed an appeal
Susan Lorincz, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison in November 2024 for the killing of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens, has filed an appeal to overturn her conviction.
Florida teen's mom turns son in for attempted robbery after seeing photo shared online by sheriff's office
A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred outside a convenience store on December 17, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
2 Florida teens arrested, accused of raping girl inside camper, deputies say
A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested, accused of raping a girl inside a camper, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Marion County 16-year-old girl found safe
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said Cali Avera has been located and she is safe.
Sarah Boone transferred to Florida prison to serve life sentence for boyfriend's suitcase murder
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of killing her boyfriend in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase, has been transferred from the Orange County jail to a Florida prison.
Off-duty Florida paramedic rescues I-75 driver from burning car
An off-duty paramedic in Central Florida is being hailed as a hero after he sprang into action to save a driver from a burning car Monday morning.
Florida motorcyclist killed in crash after driver violates his 'right-of-way', troopers say
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Marion County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Ocala Police found missing and endangered man
Authorities in Ocala are searching for Lyndarious Eugene Strange, 52, who has been reported missing and endangered.
1 year since deadly Paddock Mall shooting: The latest on the case
Monday marks one year since a man began shooting inside the Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida. The shooting left one man dead and injured a woman, authorities said. Here is the very latest on the case.
18 children officially adopted in Florida courthouse during holiday celebration
Eighteen children were officially adopted in Marion County during the 'Home for the Holidays' celebration.
18 children officially adopted in Marion County during 'Home for the Holidays' celebration
Eighteen children were officially adopted in Marion County during the 'Home for the Holidays' celebration.
Florida man sentenced to 30 years in prison after 20-Minute jury deliberation in Marion County
A 46-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine, following a swift 20-minute jury deliberation.
Marion County Sheriff Detectives investigating deadly shooting
Marion County Sheriff's detectives are investigating an early morning deadly shooting according to the Department's social media.
Florida man attempted to drain more than $50K from 82-year-old woman, deputies say
Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
Ocala Police launch long-term crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving
The Ocala Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, has launched a high-visibility enforcement operation targeting speeding and aggressive driving within city limits.
Ocala Police arrest couple wanted for burglaries at 7-Eleven
A couple wanted in connection with a string of car burglaries, credit card fraud, and other thefts was arrested at a 7-Eleven in Ocala.
Marion County teacher admits to grabbing student's throat, accused of making sexual comments: affidavit
A Marion County high school teacher was arrested Monday after admitting to putting his hand around a student's throat.