Williston woman arrested after deputies rescue 9 neglected horses from filthy property
Marion County deputies say Sharon Kay Beekman failed to provide veterinary care, leaving horses malnourished and living in hazardous conditions.
Crime
Traffic stop in Leesburg leads to meth bust for man already on probation
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says Christopher Crissinger, 51, had nearly 30 grams of meth in his car just months after being placed on probation for fentanyl possession.
Wrong-way dirt bike rider arrested after wild chase on US 441 in Marion County
Edwin Cruz Gomez faces reckless driving and resisting arrest charges after fleeing deputies on foot.
Two arrested in Marion County for fentanyl possession after trespassing call
Deputies found fentanyl and drug paraphernalia; one suspect had active warrants.
Silver Springs Shores traffic stop leads to drug bust and arrest
Deputies seize cocaine, oxycodone, and over $11,000 after foot chase ends in arrest.
Ocklawaha man charged with sexual battery of minor, held on $50K bond
Jarred Hunsberger, 32, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on June 12 and faces a felony charge involving a victim under 16.
Three arrested during No Kings rally in Ocala’s Downtown Square
Protester and counter-protesters face battery charges; one also charged with weapon possession.
Ocala man charged after hitting deputy during Volusia child predator sting
Moshe Josue Delgado Juarez among 14 arrested in Volusia County undercover operation targeting online predators.
Man breaks into Marion County home, cooks noodles before arrest
Deputies say the suspect forced entry, made himself a meal, and walked off with noodles and silverware before being taken into custody.
Former CEP speaker Angela Suggs arrested for fraud, theft tied to Florida Sports Foundation
Suggs, now FAMU’s athletic director, is accused of misusing over $24K in public funds for personal expenses—including casino trips—while leading the Florida Sports Foundation.