TRAFFIC ALERT: Empire Church Road in Groveland Closed due to Significant Depression
An assessment is underway to determine if a large depression that opened up along Empire Church Road in Lake County is a sinkhole.
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(UPDATE: Fire Contained, No Injuries) Massive Fire in Dunnellon: What We Know
At press time, Marion County Fire Rescue was still working to extinguish the railroad tie fire in Dunnellon, and no cause has been determined.
Alachua County Under Mandatory Burn Ban
Alachua County has instituted a mandatory burn ban to remain into effect until Feb. 6.
Sumter County Enacts Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions
Sumter County has initiated an Outdoor Burning Restriction, effective until conditions improve enough for it to be repealed.
Ocala Police and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect in Joint Operation
55-year-old Clinton Scarlett was arrested and charged with robbing several businesses in Marion County.
Levy County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Copper Theft, Assault with Deadly Weapon
Levy County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two men on charges related to stealing copper wire and threatening a property owner on Jan. 23.
Marion County Authorities Search for Suspect After Shooting that Left Three Hospitalized
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred north of Ocala on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Protester Hit by SUV at Demonstration in Downtown Ocala on Sunday
A protester was struck by a vehicle in downtown Ocala on Jan. 25. The investigation by the Ocala Police Department is ongoing.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Impersonating Law Enforcement, Burglary
Two individuals were arrested in Marion County on Jan. 22 and charged with Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer as well as multiple other offenses.
Lady Lake Police Arrest Teens in Multiple Burglaries
Multiple teens were detained and ultimately arrested by Lady Lake police on Jan. 20 and charged with two commercial burglaries and an attempted vehicle break-in.