Florida man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar scheme to defraud Medicare
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to purchasing Medicare identification numbers and using the numbers to cause more than $8.4 million of false and fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare.
Gov. DeSantis awards Marion County deputies $5K bonus in Florida's law enforcement recruitment program
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $5,000 recruitment bonuses to Marion County sheriff's deputies as part of Florida's Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus program.
Good Samaritans, deputies save Florida fisherman after medical emergency on river
A man suffered a medical emergency while fishing on Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida, but was saved by nearby good Samaritans and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida doctor accused of inappropriate conduct during a medical exam
A Florida doctor, Jose Jacob, was arrested for alleged battery after a patient accused him of inappropriate conduct during a medical exam.
Florida special congressional elections test GOP strongholds in Central Florida, Panhandle
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
3 injured, extracted from Ocala crash between car and semi-truck: officials
Three people were seriously injured during a crash between a car and a semi-truck that took place Friday morning in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
3 hurt after car smashes into semi in Marion County
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.
3 Florida gang members arrested after robbery and brutal beating of 19-year-old, deputies say
Deputies said they have arrested three members of the "Getlow" gang, two who are minors, following the robbery and brutal beating of a 19-year-old in Florida.
Florida deadly shooting, 'stand your ground' laws spotlighted in new Netflix documentary
A documentary coming to Netflix later this year focuses on the “stand your ground" laws through the lens of an Ocala shooting. The documentary, titled “The Perfect Neighbor," tells the story of Ajike “A.J." Owens, who was shot and killed in 2023 by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.
Netflix to release new documentary on local shooting case
Central Florida will be featured in a new Netflix documentary called "The Perfect Neighbor," which follows a deadly dispute between neighbors in Ocala. The film follows the 2023 killing of Ajike Owens, and police bodycam footage and interviews explore the impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
Ocala officers justified, disciplined after shooting, killing 3 aggressive dogs, Chief says
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
WATCH: Florida high-speed chase leads to felon arrest, deputies say
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
Marion County high-speed chase
New body camera video shows a high-speed chase with a wanted felon in Marion County. Deputies say Jeremy Walker sped away during a traffic stop after he was seen swerving into oncoming traffic. Walker led deputies on a chase for several miles before they used stop sticks to halt him. He was then arrested on several charges.
Felon arrested after high-speed chase in Marion County
New body camera video shows a high-speed chase with a wanted felon in Marion County. Deputies say Jeremy Walker sped away during a traffic stop after he was seen swerving into oncoming traffic. Walker led deputies on a chase for several miles before they used stop sticks to halt him.
Florida man found guilty after scuba diver killed after being sucked into boat propeller
A federal jury this week found a Florida man guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the Coast Guard, and committing COVID-19 relief fraud, authorities said.
Where is Sara Ebersole? Marion County woman missing for 2 years, what we know
Authorities are seeking information regarding the disappearance of a woman last seen in Marion County in 2023.
Woman in wheelchair killed in Ocala after being struck by vehicle
A woman in a wheelchair was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway, according to the Ocala Police Department.
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.