Marion County Sheriffs Arrest Man in Death of 3-Year-Old Girl in Citra
The suspect admitted to causing the injuries that led to the child’s death.
Crime
Ocala Fire Rescue Breaks Ground on Station #8 in Ocala’s Northwest Corridor
Local luminaries gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the forthcoming Ocala Fire Rescue Station #8.
Overnight Collision on Northbound I-75 Involves Four Tractor Trailers, One Driver Hospitalized
Northbound I-74 was closed for several hours overnight after a collision involving multiple semis occurred just north of the CR 484 exit.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident with Road Blockage on SW 66th Street in Ocala
FHP reports a crash is blocking the roadway at 2540 SW 66th St. in Ocala.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures to Begin on State Road 26 at Hatchet Creek Bridge in Alachua County
Motorists can expect lane closures along SR 26 at Hatchet Creek Bridge on Feb. 19, then intermittently for several weeks.
Woman Brought Back to Marion County to Face Aggravated Animal Cruelty Charges
Shan’Tayia Brenae Edwards was extradited from Georgia back to Marion County to face animal cruelty charges stemming from a late 2025 investigation.
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended
The recent rainfall in the Marion County area wasn’t enough to affect current drought conditions.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Slowdown on I-75 Northbound Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash
There’s a slowdown on the northbound side of I-75 just south of Ocala.
Shot Fired at Oaks Mall in Gainesville, No One Injured
One shot was fired in Oaks Mall in Gainesville on the evening of Feb. 14. No one was hit.
Depression on Empire Church Road in Groveland Confirmed to Be Sinkhole
The depression that opened up on Lake County’s Empire Church Road on Feb. 2 has been confirmed to be a sinkhole.