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Suspect in fatal shooting turned himself in
Citra, Florida — Georgia authorities say a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Citra has turned himself in. Although the man has been identified as a suspect in the case, his name has yet...
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Another deadly shooting as murder/homicide rate rises
Ocala, Florida — As the murder/homicide rate in Marion County continues to rise, another deadly shooting is being investigated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on Tuesday,...
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Prescribed burn to blame for smokey conditions
Ocala, Florida — Have you noticed smoke in your area? The U.S. Forest Service announced they are conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday, February , 29. The burn is taking place in the Ocala National...
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Mother asked child to remove meth from pocket during arrest
Dunnellon, Florida — A Dunnellon woman was arrested after she broke into her tenant’s home and stole over $2,000 in items. The landlord, identified as Asherlee Jeannette Armstrong, 48, said she stole...
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Man flees traffic stop, puts child in danger
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who placed a child in danger while fleeing from a traffic stop on a dirt bike. According to OPD, the man...
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Career criminal on the run, wanted for dealing in stolen merchandise
Ocala, Florida — A career criminal who has multiple felony arrests and convictions is wanted by the Ocala Police Department. Oscar Antonio Garcia, 38, is wanted in connection with several thefts and...
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Man arrested, multiple felony charges involving a minor
Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators learned he had been sexually involved with a minor. Randy Dale, 26, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery on...
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Suspect wanted for capital sexual battery on a minor
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Danny Eugene Thomas Jr. Thomas is wanted for Capital Sexual Battery and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Victim Under...
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Man caught pleasuring himself in driveway
Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man was arrested Monday after a neighbor called to report someone masturbating while standing in a driveway. Upon arrival, deputies found 65-year-old Charles Marcel Schmidt...
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Rock the Country promises to be amazing show
“Rock the Country” will feature headliners such as Jason Aldean and Kid Rock. The show is coming to Ocala on June 7 and 8, 2024 and will be at Majestic Oaks Ocala, a 100-acre venue at 17500 N. U.S....
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Semi-driver saved three children, two others dead
Marion County — The Florida Highway Patrol said two people were killed and three children were taken to Shands following a Wednesday morning crash. The accident occurred on I-75 in Marion County at...
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As the murder rate rises, the investigation continues after two found shot to...
Ocala, Florida — As the murder/homicide rate in Marion County continues to rise, another deadly shooting is being investigated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation continues after...
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Commissioners cave in fear of being sued, approve more land to be destroyed
Marion County — Out of fear of being sued, Marion County commissioners approved a request to rezone over 22 acres of land next to On Top of the World, located at 8441 SW 9th Street, Ocala. The land...
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Multi-vehicle crash on I-75 crash leaves one seriously injured
At approximately 3:30 p.m., crews from Alachua County and High Springs Fire Rescue responded to I-75 southbound at Mile Marker 396 in regards to a multiple-vehicle accident with entrapment. According...
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Law abiding citizens should be very concerned, law enforcement obtaining your...
For years, law enforcement has been obtaining your private and personal information from third-party vendors without a warrant. Typically, if a law enforcement agency were to go directly to the source,...
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Tractor-trailer full of watermelons goes up in flames
On May 6, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) units were dispatched to mile marker 356 Southbound, I-75, in reference to a semi-tractor trailer fire. The 911 caller reported...
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National Weather Service alert: Tornado watch for following counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch for the following counties (this includes inner cities within the listed counties): ALACHUA BAKER BRADFORD CITRUS CLAY...
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8 dead, many others injured following bus rollover
Marion County — At approximately 6:37 a.m. Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a bus rollover at the intersection of West Highway 40 & SW 148th Court in Marion County....
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Red Lobster closing many locations, including Leesburg
Leesburg – Red Lobster announced it is closing several locations across the United States this week after it announced weeks ago the company was filing for bankruptcy. Bloomberg reported in April that...
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Drunk charged with 8 counts of DUI manslaughter after crash
Ocala, Florida — The Florida Highway Patrol told Ocala Post Tuesday that investigators had made an arrest in a bus crash that left eight people dead and 38 others injured. According to reports, shortly...
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