Marion County Sheriffs Arrest Silver Springs Man for Sexual Offenses Involving a Minor
Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.
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Horse Trainer Arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office for Animal Cruelty
A horse trainer has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on animal cruelty charges for abusing a horse.
Alachua Hotel Catches Fire, No One Injured
No one was injured when a fire broke out at an Alachua hotel on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Ocala Man for AI-Generated Child Porn
Nineteen-year-old Ocala resident David Rutter was already out on bond for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) when MCSO arrested him.
Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program Activated for Jan. 15-19
The City of Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program will activate tonight and remain in service through Monday, Jan. 19.
Lady Lake to Host Public Cybersecurity Awareness Presentation at Library Jan. 29
Lady Lake is inviting the public to a free cybersecurity awareness presentation on Thursday, Jan. 29.
(UPDATE: LIFTED) Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Silver Springs Community
Marion County Utilities has issued a boil water notice for residents in the Silver Springs community.
Lady Lake Police Arrest 2 in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Lady Lake police arrested two individuals while searching suspects wanted on warrants on Jan. 3.
Two Gainesville Police Officers Injured, Shooting Suspect Killed, Victim with Fatal Wound Found Nearby
A shooting suspect has been killed, and two Gainesville Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Jan. 14.
Ocala Marion County Transportation & Planning Recommends Adoption of State’s Target Zero for Cycling and Pedestrian Fatalities
The Ocala/Marion County TPO at their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13, voted to recommend adopting the state target of zero for fatalities and serious injuries in 2026.