Crime
2 days ago
Deputies Arrest Four, Investigate $5,000 Burglary in Marion County
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests on drug and warrant charges and launched a $5,000 burglary investigation during a series of recent incidents across the county.
6 days ago
Morriston Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Including Sexual Assault on Minor Less than 12 Years Old
A Morriston Man was charged with multiple felonies including sexual battery on a minor 12 years of age or younger.
7 days ago
Cedar Key Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Multiple Violations of State’s Sex Offender Registration Requirements
A Cedar Key sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
7 days ago
Ocala Woman Arrested on Child Neglect Charges after a Fire in an Adjacent Apartment
An Ocala woman has been charged with counts of child neglect after giving her children special sauce, so she could go out.
1 week ago
Michigan-Based Church with Ocala Mansion Charged with Human Trafficking, Money Laundering and Forced Labor Violations
A Michigan-based church who owns property in Ocala, leadership has been indicted on Federal charges.
1 week ago
UPDATE: Dunnellon Woman is Missing and Endangered
A Dunnellon, who has been diagnosed in the early stages of dementia, was last seen in the yard of her residence on Aug. 30.
2 weeks ago
Archer Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2024 Murder
An Archer Man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his wife.
2 weeks ago
Inglis Man Sentenced to 35 Years for 2024 Murder
An Inglis man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering a man in 2024.
2 weeks ago
Driver Asleep in Minivan Leads to Multiple Felony Arrest by Ocala Police Department
A man sleeping in a minivan at a convenience store, was carrying various narcotics, a stolen gun and more than $3,000 in cash. He was arrested by the Ocala Police Department and has been charged with 10 felonies.
2 weeks ago
Stolen Vehicle, Profanity Filled Texts, Concealed Drugs and Contraband Results in Multiple Felonies
A woman's car is stolen and leads to more than grand theft auto charges, with her nefarious activities including three other felonies including drug possession.
2 weeks ago
Drugs, Weapons and Batteries Lead to String of Arrests in Marion County
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests in separate cases last week involving drugs, suspended licenses, batteries and illegal weapons, according to the sheriff’s office.
3 weeks ago
Vehicle Collision in Ocala Leads to Motorcycle Fatality
A vehicle collision between a sedan and a motorcycle during the early morning hours on, Aug. 23, 2025, would lead to a fatality as the result of the incident.
3 weeks ago
A Man Who Robbed a Summerfield Internet Cafe Seven Years Ago Will Remain in Prison for Life
A man who committed a robbery in Summerfield had his appeal denied and will spend his life in prison.
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Ocala Man Arrested for Felonious Child Abuse After Victim is Hospitalized
Gregory Blackmon, 36, Ocala, was arrested and charged with a felony for aggravated abuse on a child.
3 weeks ago
Crime Roundup: Warrants, Drugs, Weapons and DUI Lead to Multiple Arrests in Marion County
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests in separate cases involving drugs, weapons, indecent exposure, burglary, and impaired driving, according to sheriff’s reports.
3 weeks ago
Two Arrests Close 2024 Homicide Cases in Ocala
The Ocala Police Department announced that two men have been charged in separate 2024 homicide cases, officially clearing all homicide investigations for the year.
3 weeks ago
Marion County Rundown: Warrants, Drug Arrests and $43K Theft
Marion County deputies responded to a string of incidents this week, making arrests for outstanding warrants, drug possession and theft while also investigating two separate burglary cases, including the reported $43,000 theft of a utility vehicle.
3 weeks ago
Marion County Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl and Cocaine Arrest
What started as a simple seatbelt violation quickly escalated into a major drug bust. A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over 44-year-old Andre Jerod Roundtree on NW Blitchton Road and uncovered multiple baggies of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana, along with $1,667 in cash.
3 weeks ago
A Beautiful Life Tragically Taken, Gainesville Police Department announces arrests in shooting death of Ontaria Baisden
Three men were arrested in connection with the shooting death of Ontaria Baisden,
4 weeks ago
Ocala Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Ocala man convicted in a sexual assault case of a minor.
