Breaking news and alerts on crime, police reports, and law enforcement press releases in Ocala, FL and Marion County, FL.
Silver Springs woman accused of taking stolen truck on joyride
$5K reward offered to help find suspect who beat, sexually battered 91-year-old in Marion home
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Felony arrest for illegal dumping in Ocala National Forest topic of upcoming press conference
Marion County officials are hosting a press conference next week to provide details on a felony arrest made for illegal dumping in the Ocala National Forest that they described as a "groundbreaking development in the ongoing battle against litter."
Woman charged with DUI manslaughter in Ocala crash that killed father
A woman who allegedly registered over twice the legal blood alcohol limit after causing a fatal accident on Wednesday night has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with the crash, which claimed the life of a father and left another individual critically injured.
91-year-old woman beaten, sexually battered in Marion home
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to identify and locate a male suspect accused of beating and sexually battering a 91-year-old Reddick woman in her home early Sunday morning.
Ocala fraud victim suing city to get back $63,000 stolen by scammers through Coinhub ATMs
A local resident who was scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars has filed a civil lawsuit against the city, claiming the Ocala Police Department has not returned over $63,000 that it successfully obtained from Coinhub automatic teller machines.
Marion woman threatens to ‘f**king stab’ sister during argument over wheelbarrow
An argument over a wheelbarrow led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Belleview woman after she was accused of threatening to stab her sister with a knife.
Ocala man allegedly threatens to stab 2 men with knife in Circle K parking lot
A 52-year-old Ocala man is facing felony assault charges after he allegedly approached two men in a Circle K parking lot and threatened to stab them with a pocketknife.
Trespasser accused of stealing $300 check from Ocala bar
A 42-year-old Ocala woman was arrested this week after a local bar accused her of trespassing and stealing a $300 check.
Reddick man found with over 130 grams of marijuana, loaded gun during traffic stop
A 19-year-old Reddick man was arrested last week after nearly 140 grams of marijuana and a loaded firearm were allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop.
Stolen bail bond payments land Dunnellon woman behind bars
A 45-year-old Dunnellon woman who was transferred hundreds of dollars to bail another woman out of jail has been arrested on fraud and grand theft charges after she allegedly kept the money.
Man steals iPhone left by customer at Ocala McDonald’s
A 55-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony theft charge after he pocketed an iPhone that a customer had accidentally left inside a local McDonald’s.
Ocala woman hits husband with machete during argument over internet service
An argument over a lack of internet service led to the arrest of a 54-year-old Ocala woman after she was accused of hitting her husband with a machete.
Two Ocala men get lengthy prison sentences for drug trafficking
Two Ocala men were recently found guilty by a Marion County jury on a total of 20 counts related to drug trafficking.
Cocaine, open beer found in DUI suspect’s vehicle during Ocala traffic stop
A 36-year-old Ocala man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol is facing additional charges after cocaine and related paraphernalia were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
VIDEO: Ocala man nabbed by K-9 after fleeing in pickup, crashing into pole
An Ocala motorist who was caught running a stop sign is facing several charges after he led officers on a chase that eventually came to an end when his pickup truck crashed into a light pole.
Elderly Ocala man threatens spouse with knife during argument over missing pens
An 84-year-old Ocala man is facing felony charges after he was accused of striking his wife in the face with a small bag and threatening her with a knife during an argument over missing pens.
Elderly Ocala man accused of sexually abusing 6-year-old girl
A 65-year-old Ocala man was arrested this week after he was accused of sexually abusing a young girl.
$3K reward offered for information in fatal shooting that claimed Ocala man’s life
Detectives with the Ocala Police Department are still investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a man shortly before Christmas in 2022, and a cash reward is being offered to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
DUI suspect leads Marion Sheriff’s deputies on 120-mph chase
A suspected drunk driver was nabbed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after a deputy utilized spike strips to bring a high-speed chase to an end.
Ocala man allegedly attacks, chokes fiancée during argument over rolled blunt
A 58-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony battery charge after he allegedly attacked and choked his fiancée during an argument over a blunt that was not rolled quickly enough.
Trial begins this month for Ocala woman accused of fatally shooting neighbor
Jury selection will begin in two weeks for the trial of an Ocala woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a front door last June.
Marion felon caught with stolen gun while loitering outside bar
A 37-year-old convicted felon from Marion County who was allegedly loitering outside a local bar is facing felony charges after he was accused of being in possession of a stolen gun.
Belleview man fires multiple shots at occupied pickup truck in driveway, deputies say
A confrontation outside a local residence led to the arrest of a 52-year-old Belleview man after he fired multiple shots at an occupied pickup truck that had backed into his driveway.
Former Vanguard High School dean jailed for sexual offenses against students, police say
A former dean at Vanguard High School has been accused by multiple students of making sexual advances towards them, including asking some females to expose their breasts and groping others.
Couple caught having oral sex inside RV park clubhouse in Ocala
A couple was arrested after they were allegedly caught performing oral sex on each other inside the clubhouse at an Ocala recreational vehicle park.
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Latest Headlines
Minivan rear-ends box truck on I-75 in Marion County
Silver Springs woman accused of taking stolen truck on joyride
$5K reward offered to help find suspect who beat, sexually battered 91-year-old in Marion home
Government
City officials to consider rezoning of 1.2-acre site for multi-family development
Dog park in southeast Ocala getting makeover
Ocala country singer headlining city’s patriotic drone show
Photos
Red-shouldered hawk at Fore Ranch in Ocala
Beautiful sunrise on Daylight Farm in Reddick
Dramatic morning sky in the SummerGlen Community
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