Ocala police warn that phone scammers are ripping people off in the 352
The Ocala Police Department says people are falling for convincing phone scams and getting their personal information and money stolen by con artists preying on your fears.
Crime
Man sentenced to life for violent sexual battery that happened over decade ago
The SAO says they were able to connect 45-year-old Andy Carrillo to the incident after his DNA linked him to a similar case in Tampa.
Tactical units called in to bust a suspected drug house in Citrus County
The house is located near three schools in Inverness.
Troopers need help finding driver who hit, killed pedestrian in Dixie County
The victim has been identified as a 35-year-old man from Old Town.
Troopers: Dashcam video shows driver intentionally ram motorcyclist in case of road rage
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a 2020 grey or silver Honda Civic.
Gainesville Catholic school teacher arrested on molestation charges
Gainesville police arrested 46-year-old Christopher Charles Chell, a P.E. teacher and coach at St. Patrick Interparish School.
Caught on Camera: Road rage shooting ends in semi-truck driver’s arrest | VIDEO
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say a truck driver fired multiple shots at another trucker while they were driving southbound on Interstate 75. Deputies say the trucker returned fire, fearing for his life.
UPDATE: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office arrests 18-year-old in connection with deadly shooting at Eastwood Meadows complex
If you decide to arm yourself and chose violence in our county, we are going to hold you accountable,” said Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey.
Ocala man sentenced to 13 years in prison on battery, drug charges
The State Attorney’s Office says 25-year-old Jordan Foster persisted in criminal behavior despite repeated opportunities for rehabilitation.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office identifies person of interest in case of woman missing more than a year
Deputies have new clues in case of missing woman, Sara Gail Ebersole. But deputies say they still need a missing piece of the puzzle.