Local neurologist arrested
Ocala, Florida — Ocala police arrived at a residence to assist a female regain entry into her home, and instead, arrested a local neurologist after he battered the female victim while he was heavily...
View ArticleSecond case of Zika in Marion County, neighborhoods not identified
The Marion County Health Department confirmed Friday that there is a second case or travel-related Zika in Marion County. As with the first case, the second resident, who is not being named, had...
View ArticleBody found in Dunnellon
Dunnellon, Florida — An investigation is underway after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Field Force Unit discovered a body in Dunnellon. According to a press release, the body was discovered in a...
View ArticleWoman arrested at Gator Joe’s
Ocklawaha, Florida — On August 21, 2016, Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to Gator Joe’s, located at 12431 Southeast 135th Avenue, in reference to a disturbance. One victim told police that...
View ArticleThe race for sheriff: You asked, we got answers
Marion County — Ocala Post reached out to the four candidates competing in the Marion County Sheriff’s race. Only two responded—former sheriff Ed Dean (D) and 26 year Ocala police veteran Lieutenant...
View ArticleAutoZone project negotiated for 22 months, Marion County taxpayers will pay
Marion County — For more than 22 months, the Memphis-based auto parts giant, AutoZone, which is worth more than $20 billion, secretly negotiated with City of Ocala and Marion County leaders to build a...
View ArticleHuman remains found in Florida Highlands in Dunnellon
Dunnellon, Florida — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving human skeletal remains. The remains were discovered in a wooded area, located near 9587 Southwest 151st...
View ArticleVideo: Tropical Depression 9 could hit Florida Gulf Coast
[Video is brought to you by our partners at AccuWeather.] Tropical Depression Nine will most likely turn toward the Florida Gulf Coast later this week. According to AccuWeather, as of 2:43 p.m.,...
View ArticleKnown drug dealer arrested, no bond
Ocala, Florida — A Five Guys Burger employee was arrested and is being held without bond after she failed to appear before the court. Angel Ann Smothers, 26, was arrested for trafficking in hydrocodone...
View ArticleRifle covered by U.S. Constitution found is North Marion student’s truck
Citra — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday arrested 16-year-old Scott S. Gray, for bringing a .22 caliber rifle on to the campus of North Marion High School. The rifle was inside the student’s...
View ArticleMarion County 2016 Primary Election Results
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View ArticleDennis McFatten and Billy Woods face off in race for Marion County sheriff
Marion County — Retired MCSO captain Dennis McFatten (D) and 26 year Ocala police veteran Lieutenant Billy Woods (R) will face off for sheriff in the 2016 election. Earlier this month, Ocala Post asked...
View ArticleMan jumped from truck, was upset with his friends
[Last updated on September 6, 2016, at 3:16 p.m. A previous version of this article stated that the men searched for two hours. Investigators have since corrected that time to 30 minutes.] The...
View ArticleHelp needed in human remains case, clothing photos released
Dunnellon, Florida — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a case involving human skeletal remains. The remains were discovered in a wooded area, located near 9587 Southwest 151st...
View ArticleMan fires several shotgun rounds into occupied home
Ocala, Florida — A man was arrested after Marion County sheriff’s deputies say he fired several shotgun rounds into an occupied home. The incident happened on Northeast 172nd Place, Ocala. The victim...
View Article10-year-old charged with homicide of family member
Silver Springs Shores – A 10-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday and charged with Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child. Marion County sheriff’s detectives say they arrested Berhaun Blyden for the death...
View ArticleBaby’s death under investigation
Marion County — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a baby. In an e-mail, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Public Information Officer, Lauren Lettelier, wrote, “Due...
View ArticleBaby killer sentenced to life
Ocala, Florida — A killer was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after being convicted of First-Degree Murder. The sentencing stemmed from the 2014 death of 1-year-old Jayden Green. Kendall Corey...
View ArticleVideo: Employees at local dental office fall victim to thieves, can you...
Ocala, Florida — The hunt is on for two black females who brazenly stole several credit cards and wallets from an Ocala dental office. Dr. Jamie Amir, with Ocala Periodontics & Dental Implants,...
View ArticleTeen robbed and stabbed after Snapchat listing
Ocala, Florida — A teen was robbed and stabbed Saturday after he attempted to sell a watch through Snapchat. The 17-year-old victim told Ocala police that he had agreed to meet with someone who was...
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