Two MCSO majors suspended following sheriff’s arrest
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On Saturday, Marion County interim Sheriff Emery Gainey suspended two MCSO Majors.
According to a press release, Major Don Maines, who is over...
Boy bitten by his father’s K-9 police dog
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Ocala, Florida -- The son of a Marion County Sheriff's K-9 handler was bitten by the handler's unattended K-9 police dog.
On September 29,...
Marion County Fire Rescue & Marion County Sheriff’s Office, railroaded by county leaders
Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Board of County Commissioners once again gave Marion County Sheriff, Chris Blair, an ultimatum in reducing his budget...
Shooting near Highway 484 RaceTrac, suspect(s) on the run
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Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a shooting that occurred near the RaceTrac, located at 1525...
Message to police written on sidewalk in Marion Oaks
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Marion Oaks -- At some point in time, someone, who apparently could not spell, wrote a message to law enforcement on the...
Shooting death of former corrections officer under investigation
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Silver Springs Shores - In the late evening hours of January 6, 2016, Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to...
Fourth deputy pleads guilty in beating case, confesses to second beating
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Ocala, Florida -- Former Marion County Sheriff's Deputy and SWAT Team member Cody Hoppel, 31, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for...
Commissioners look toward sales tax increase for public safety
Ocala, Florida -- Marion County Commissioners unanimously agreed last Tuesday to schedule a workshop to discuss placing a one cent sales tax increase on...
Officials: Many fireworks are illegal in Florida
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Florida -- There will be dozens of firework shows across Florida to ring in the New Year, and many residents will choose...
Stern warning from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to criminals
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Ocala, Florida -- "I will not tolerate this type of violent criminal behavior, which puts Marion County citizens at risk," Marion County...
Woman remains in critical condition after Christmas morning shooting
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Marion Oaks, Florida -- Mary Lou Hutson, 55, remains in critical condition following a Christmas morning's shooting in the 6000 block of...
MCSO: Monumental change within the sheriff’s office
Ocala, Florida — In light of recent terrorist attacks, increased chatter, and intelligence about "lone-wolf" terrorists — both foreign and domestic — the Marion...
Deputy disciplined after he ordered CPR to be halted on a child
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Summerfield, Florida -- Marion County Sheriff's Deputy, Gregory Spicher, has been removed from patrol, and relocated to the Marion County Jail where...
Sheriff Chris Blair Boosts Office Morale Before The Holidays
Ocala, Florida -- Since Sheriff Chris Blair was elected as Sheriff in 2012, Blair and the Sheriff's Office have been under constant attack. The...
Marion County Sheriff’s Office sergeant demoted and suspended
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Ocala, Florida -- A Marion County Sheriff's Office supervisor was demoted and suspended after an internal affairs investigation revealed that he...
Two arrested after assaulting teen; witnesses described them as trash
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Ocala, Florida -- Deputies responded to a mobile home park in Ocala, following reports of a male suspect assaulting a 17-year-old female...
Juveniles now being held at the main jail
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Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office has relocated juvenile offenders into the main jail in order to consolidate manpower and...
Video: Man drives around school bus, tells parents to “get a f***ing job”
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Silver Springs, Florida -- At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night, following outrage from multiple parents, MCSO responded to Guinther's home and took a...
Deputy and citizen work together and save a life
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Summerfield, Florida -- A Marion County Sheriff's deputy, with the help of a citizen, saved a 29-year-old man's life after the deputy responded...
Witness said man slammed child like in UFC fights
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Ocala, Florida -- An Ocala man is out of jail on $8,000 bond after he choked and body-slammed a child.
According to the...