Marion County deputies searching for person of interest in connection with teen girl’s death in Dunnellon
Deputies say they found 17-year-old Sofia Lugo dead early Sunday morning at a home in the 1000 block of NW 111th Court.
Crime
NEW INFORMATION: Reward offered in weekend shooting that injured a deputy and bystander
The sheriff’s office says both the deputy and the civilian are expected to make full recoveries.
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.
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.