ALERT: Fort King Middle School in Ocala Locked Down over Report of Armed Person Nearby
Ocala Police were present at Fort King Middle School this morning after reports of an armed person nearby.
Crime
Marion Teen Accused of Faking His Own Kidnapping Sentenced to House Arrest
17-year-old Caden Speight, who was arrested in October for faking his own abduction, will not face jail time.
17-Year-Old Arrested in Silver Springs Shores Shooting
The young man was allegedly searching for discarded medical marijuana remnants on the victim’s patio when he was confronted and shot the victim.
ALERT: Burn Ban in Effect for Citrus County
CITRUS COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Citrus County Emergency Management has instituted a burn ban for the entirety of unincorporated Citrus […]
ALERT: Voice Calls Down for Marion County 911 (UPDATE: SERVICE RESTORED)
MARION COUNTY (352today.com) – The 911 system is down for voice calls in Marion County. In an emergency, please TEXT […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure at U.S. 301 and the Florida Turnpike (UPDATE: ALL LANES OPEN)
U.S. 301 is reportedly closed at the Florida Turnpike in Wildwood.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closure at SW HWY 484 and I-75 South of Ocala
The backup is even worse than usual just south of Ocala at HWY 484 and I-75 due to a traffic accident with injuries.
Elderly Cleveland Resident Killed in Early Morning Marion County Hit and Run
Authorities are seeking information about the fatal Summerfield hit-and-run that occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Man Convicted on Three Counts of Sexual Battery on a Minor in Sumter County
A 33-year-old man was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery on a person under 12 years of age. The crimes happened more than a decade ago and were committed in Sumter County.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Two Counts of Vehicular Homicide Including an Infant
A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two counts of vehicular homicide that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman and her six-month old infant.