Marion County Sheriff’s Office accused of overstepping, internet cafe owners say they were unjustly...
In February, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted on an ordinance spearheaded by the Marion County Sheriff's Office to prohibit internet...
FDLE Crime Report shows Ocala climbing Florida’s most dangerous cities list, murder rate up...
A Uniform Crime Report released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows that total violent crime was up in Marion County for 2019.
In...
Teen strangled woman over inhaler, said he needed a goodnight’s sleep before going to...
Deputies responded to the 4800 block of NW 60th Ter, Ocala, after a victim reported that she had been attacked by her boyfriend.
Upon arrival,...
Marion County schools COVID-19 report for February 12-18
Marion County -- In a press release Friday, Marion County school officials reported that 52 people — 17 employees and 35 students — tested...
Automax accused of kicking potential buyer off lot because he was not buying at...
An Ocala man, identified as Adam, says he is angry at how Automax treated his friend while he was on the lot browsing for...
Man with history of beating women is hiding out, badly beat woman
Marion County -- A fugitive is hiding out and wanted by authorities after he badly beat a woman all over her body with a...
Career criminal arrested after witnesses reported he assaulted his girlfriend
A Marion County man known on the streets as "zipper face" was arrested after he assaulted his girlfriend.
Deputies responded to the Stage Top motel...
Career criminal completely ear-responsible, arrested for VOP on felony warrant
An Ocala man is being held without bond after he was arrested on Violation of Probation charges.
The felony VOP warrant was issued on November...
Owner of apartment complex sues Ocala over new fire tax
The owner of the Carlton Arms of Ocala apartment complex, located at 5001 SW 20th Street, filed a lawsuit against the city of Ocala...
State Attorney says no charges for man who struck dog in head with fence...
A Marion County man will not do jail time after the State Attorney's Office dropped aggravated animal cruelty charges he was facing.
Shawn Lemarr Benson,...
Fire destroys Ocala home, no one injured
Ocala, Florida --Â Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a fire on the 500 block of Southeast 28th Avenue shortly after 11...
JOBS: Marion County Public Schools in bad need of bus drivers
Marion County – COVID-19 is creating a dire need for temporary school bus drivers in Marion County Public Schools. So much so, the district...
Arctic air could bring rain-snow mix to Florida, freeze warning for Marion County
According to global forecast models, there is a blast of winter weather trying to enter Florida around February 12 or 13.
Forecasters from AccuWeather say...
Ocala mask ordinance extended, Mayor Guinn addresses public after being released from hospital
The City of Ocala masks ordinance will remain in effect for the next 60 days.
In a 4-1 vote, City Council members voted on the...
Good Samaritan finds valuable piece of equipment, returns it to Ocala Fire Rescue
Ocala , Florida -- Last Sunday, a Good Samaritan, Barry Wilson, was on his daily bike ride through Ocala when he road up on...
Man hit, choked pregnant woman, released on bond
On January 13, OPD Officer J. Lawrence was on patrol when he was dispatched to a late-reported domestic battery at the Howard Johnson hotel,...
Pedestrian hit, killed on Southwest Broadway Street and South Pine Avenue
Ocala, Florida -- The Ocala Police Department is currently working a traffic fatality - Vehicle vs. Pedestrian - at Southwest Broadway Street and South...
Marion County Fire Rescue battled fire at auto mechanic shop, one person injured
Photo gallery of the fire below the article
Belleview, Florida --Â A well-known business in Belleview was destroyed by a fire Wednesday morning.
At approximately 6:46...
ALDI announces store opening in Dunnellon
Dunnellon, Florida -- Have you been waiting for an ALDI store to open in the Dunnellon area? Well, your wait is over.
ALDI is planning...
Man arrested after he tried to force himself on a juvenile as she slept
A 20-year-old was arrested Tuesday and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior by an Adult Over 18.
On December 18, Jerome Merritt was hanging out...