The State Attorney’s Office says 27-year-old Tristen Melichar was driving under the influence on New Years Eve when he struck and killed a motorcyclist.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the lockdown and law enforcement response was a precaution.
LCSO detectives are asking anyone with any information regarding their whereabouts to contact them at 352-343-9529.
The National Weather Service says there’s a threat for strong to severe thunderstorms Friday night.
In an exclusive interview with the morning radio hosts of 352today’s partners 93.7 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM, Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken and Mayor Ben Marciano spoke at length about the mall shooting and how they plan to work together to address core crime issues.
Trooper Ronald Smith was shot in 1973 just 8 months on the job while checking out two men in a parked car off US 19 in Inglis.
This is the second time in less than a week law enforcement has been called out to this Walmart store.
If you know where police can find Pete Matthews, 34, you’re asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or **TIPS on your cell. Tips are anonymous.
The State Attorney’s Office says the victim told investigators that 47-year-old Christopher Holding would often “tie or chain up” the victim while sexually battering them.
In Marion County, roughly 11% of residents 65 or older have been diagnosed as probable Alzheimer’s cases.