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A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
1 hour ago
1 dead in overnight single-vehicle crash in SW Ocala

The vehicle reportedly left the road and hit a utility pole, ejecting the driver.

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Crime & Safety
20 hours ago
1 dead in four-vehicle collision on HWY 441 in Alachua County

A vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic near the intersection of CR 237.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
An Ocala youth pastor has been arrested on felony sex charges involving a minor

Caleb Fischer Ray, 27, is charged with lewd and lascivious battery and unlawful sexual activity with a minor; he posted $150,000 bond. Police ask anyone with information to call detectives.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Missing 29-year-old Summerfield woman found safe

Amber Wiggins went missing on September 18 and was located after a public announcement from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup on SR 25 in Marion County

A 32-year-old Ocklawaha man died after a Ford pickup struck him in the westbound lane of State Road 25 early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A sign for the Ocala Police Department with a digital message board below. The top of the sign displays the Ocala Police logo with the words "Integrity, Courage, Character" and large text reading "OCALA POLICE." The digital board underneath shows a scrolling message in red text that reads, "WE'RE HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS." The sign is supported by red brick columns and surrounded by trees in the background.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Ocala police make arrests in car shooting

A mother and her five-year-old child were struck by bullets after a neighborhood disturbance on Monday.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
30-year-old Lake City woman arrested for DUI homicide after fatal accident in Alachua County

Shateria Glenn is charged with DUI and causing the death of a bicyclist she allegedly struck with her car in Alachua County.

An Ocala police car sits in front of a line of shops at night. Lights hang from and overhang in front of Big Hammock's Brewery.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Mother, 5-year-old child shot in car after leaving neighborhood disturbance in Ocala

The shooting is not believed to be related to another incident that occurred in Ocala on Sunday.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for theft and misuse of property

The now former events manager for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been accused of fleecing the city of around $23,000.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
1 killed, 2 injured in Ocala shooting Sunday Afternoon

The Ocala Police Department’s social media was updated to name the deceased victim and announce that a third victim had arrived at a hospital after the incident.

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