Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting
Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.
Crime
CRIME ROUNDUP: Meth arrests, fake names, and a fruit stand standoff in Marion
From drug arrests to a bizarre fruit stand standoff, here’s what Marion County deputies encountered last week.
Marion County man sentenced to prison after pleading no contest in high-speed pursuit case
Jeremy Donye Walker received six years in prison and four years of probation after a last-minute plea to charges including fleeing law enforcement and drug possession.
Deputies search for teen suspect in Marion Oaks burglary involving stolen AR-15
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 15-year-old Juelz Lee Cotto, accused of stealing a rifle and knife during a May home burglary.
Multiple arrests made across Marion County for theft, road rage, drug trafficking and DUI
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents this week, including a lottery ticket theft, false police impersonation, drug seizures, and a $13,000 residential burglary investigation.
Ocala police need your help identifying suspects in Publix wallet theft
Theft duo used distraction tactic and quickly racked up charges at Walgreens; woman changed appearance before using stolen cards.
State Attorney Bill Gladson spotlights justice system challenges and victories at Ocala CEP breakfast
With limited resources and rising demands, Gladson outlines how the Fifth Judicial Circuit prosecutes thousands of cases while prioritizing victims, public safety, and community partnerships
Ocala daycare worker arrested on 8 child cruelty charges after infant abuse allegations
Police say All Stars Learning Academy employee Karla Gonzalez-Penaluerty mistreated multiple babies as young as 4 months old; DCF and OPD continue investigation.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests Jacksonville man for second degree murder
Jacksonville man arrested for second degree murder in northern Marion County.
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents
A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.