Fireworks that give back to the community
Ocala, Florida — Do you plan on celebrating the Fourth of July with a bang this year? If so, you might want to consider purchasing fireworks from a tent that would benefit a great cause. Extensions...
View Article441 crash claims the life of Ocala woman
Ocala, Florida — Rochelle Gainey, 25, died Saturday after an Anthony man pulled out in front of her. The accident happened at approximately 4 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers said that K. Peck...
View ArticleTwo arrested in July 4th fireworks tent shooting
Silver Springs Shores — Marion County sheriff’s deputies arrested two people on Monday who were involved a shooting at a fireworks stand in the 7100 block of Maricamp Road. Quinnesha Roberts, 20, and...
View ArticleHuman remains from 1977 identified
Summerfield, Florida — Human remains from a 1977 case have been identified using DNA. On June 23, 2016, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives received confirmation that positive DNA...
View ArticleOcala woman charged with welfare fraud
Ocala, Florida — The State Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for a woman’s arrest after they determined she had committed welfare fraud. According to the arrest warrant, Tamora Tequia Alston, 30,...
View ArticleFormer Sheriff’s kiosk program under investigation, removed from businesses
Marion County – The kiosk program, which was created by former Sheriff Chris Blair in 2014, is under investigation by the State Attorney’s Office. On Friday, May 20, 2016, the State Attorney’s Office...
View ArticleTwo arrested after assault at Village Green Apartments, one on the run
Ocala, Florida — A maintenance worker is recovering from his injuries after he was attacked by three men on Monday. Ocala police responded to Village Green Apartments, located at 500 Southwest 33...
View ArticleOfab Inc. CEO speaks out about the removal of crime prevention kiosks
Ocala, Florida — Following the July 17 removal of 147 crime prevention kiosks around Marion County, Ofab Inc. CEO, Lawrence R. Amyotte, spoke out about the issue. In a July 15 article, Ocala Post...
View ArticleAttempted murder suspect video recorded attack
WARNING: The following video contains graphic content. If you are weak at heart or easily offended, you should not watch this video. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Marion County sheriff’s...
View ArticleFree medical/dental care coming to Ocala, 2 days only
Ocala, Florida — United Hands, Inc. created FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA to address the growing need for dental, optical, and medical care to the indigent, homeless, and uninsured in America. FreeD.O.M....
View ArticleVideo: Volkswagen of Ocala break-in, cars stolen
[Last updated on July 27, 2016, at 11:35 a.m.] Ocala, Florida — Video for the July 23, 2016, break-in at the Volkswagen of Ocala dealership, located at 5135 SW College Road, Ocala, has been...
View ArticleOfficers enter wrong home, woman embarrassed they saw her underwear
A woman arrived home Wednesday to find four Police Officers searching the inside of her house. The woman said the officers were “acting like lunatics.” She said she was embarrassed because the...
View ArticleNew retailer coming to Ocala, taking applications
Ocala, Florida — A new store is opening in Ocala. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is coming to Ocala and is currently accepting applications for the new store set up. Those hired will be considered for...
View ArticleFormer Sheriff Chris Blair makes a deal with prosecutors
Marion County — Former Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair withdrew his candidacy for re-election. In a letter to Supervisor of Elections, Welsley Cox, Blair wrote, “Having duly qualified for election...
View ArticleMarion Oaks man arrested, struck woman and three children
Marion Oaks — Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Doody, and his trainee, Deputy O’Leary, responded to a Marion Oaks home in reference to a battery. Corporal Doody met with a female victim who stated that...
View Article8 arrested after meth lab was discovered
[Last updated on August 11, 2016, at 11:30 p.m., to include the current booking photo for Corey Mills and a list of his previous charges. The arrest affidavit had Mills’ name spelled as Cory instead of...
View ArticleGrocery store opening another location in Ocala, now hiring
Ocala, Florida — Good news for those who shop at ALDI. ALDI is opening a new store in Ocala. The new store will be located on State Road 200, near On Top of the World. Dave Rinaldo, ALDI Haines City...
View ArticleWoman thought noises were from an intruder
Marion County — A woman snapped pictures of a mother bear and her cubs as they played right outside her door. Charlene D. said that she was inside her home when she heard loud noises outside. “At first...
View ArticleConfirmed case of Zika in Marion County
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of Zika in Marion County. The case was confirmed after the person returned from the Dominican Republic and was seen by a local...
View ArticleLocal locksmith arrested, charged with 12 felonies
Ocala, Florida — A local locksmith was arrested after a mother discovered that her now 13-year-old daughter had been sexually abused by the 45-year-old. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says that...
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