Citra woman arrested after emaciated horse had to be euthanized, deputies say
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says Isabella Medina neglected 17-year-old horse, leading to severe malnutrition and suffering.
Crime
UPDATE: Barricaded suspect shot and killed by deputies near UF campus, officials say
Suspect fired additional shots at law enforcement during standoff; no injuries to deputies or civilians reported.
Online sting to protect children: 15 arrested in Ocala operation
Police say suspects believed they were meeting minors after engaging in explicit online conversations with undercover officers.
Two Marion County drivers arrested after separate traffic stop confrontations
One suspect fled the scene; another assaulted a deputy before being taken into custody, according to MCSO.
“Keanu Reeves” romance scam dupes victims out of $160K — including Marion County woman
AI-powered con used mobile games and fake video chats to trick women into sending money to a scammer posing as the Hollywood star.
Ocala sees nearly 5% drop in violent crime despite population surge
With no homicides in over a year, Ocala Police credit community trust, strategic policing, and increased visibility for the city’s declining crime rate.
Multiple arrests made in Marion County for DUI, drug charges, and battery on deputies
Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports five arrests in separate incidents involving drugs, DUIs, warrants, and assaults on law enforcement.
K9 Marshal helps capture armed robbery suspect at Ocala Taco Bell
Suspect broke in through drive-thru window and chased employees.
Woman charged with felony littering after 14,000 pounds of trash found at illegal camp in Silver Springs Shores
Marion County deputies say suspect ignored warnings to clean site before arrest; two-day cleanup effort removed hazardous waste and debris.
Pedestrian killed in late-night hit-and-run on Maricamp Road in Ocala
FHP says vehicle fled scene after striking man in unlit turn lane; public asked to help identify suspect.