Six men arrested on charges of possessing child porn, one of them a middle school teacher and coach
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a Eustis Middle School teacher and coach was among those arrested on child porn charges.
Crime
Marion County man found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a child and recording it
A jury found 28-year-old Johnathon Apenzeller guilty of having sex with a child between 12 and 16 years old.
Three Chiefland students treated for nearly fatal drug overdose on school bus
The sheriff’s office says the teenage students are expected to make a full recovery and when they do could face criminal charges as well as disciplinary action at school.
MCSO has arrested an 11-year-old Horizon Academy student on charges related to the phony active shooter threat
MCSO says the 11-year-old made the false call because he wanted to go home early.
Human remains found in Dixie County identified as a man who has been missing since 2017, foul play suspected
The sheriff’s office says that Richard “Rick” Elton’s death is suspicious and foul play is suspected. They’re offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
DCSO: Deputy arrested on charges of illegally purchasing drugs while on, off-duty
The Dixie County Sheriff says he terminated 41-year-old deputy James Yakubsin after learning of the investigation and his arrest.
Ocala man says he’s ‘not guilty’ in murder of his husband
Jury selection for the murder trial of Herbert Swilley is set to begin March 11, 2024.
Levy County detectives say they arrested a sex offender who tried to speed away from them in RV
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says when they tried to arrest Jason Key, 45, for failing to complete his registration as a sex offender, he sped away in an RV.
Active shooter scare draws large law enforcement response to Horizon Academy in Marion Oaks, concerned parents swarm school | PHOTOS
Marion County Public Schools says a student from Horizon Academy phoned in the threat to 911.
UPDATE: MCPS says they believe a Horizon Academy student called in the threat, deputies say there is no danger
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say the caller claimed there was an active shooter at the school.