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Shan’Tayia Brenae Edwards
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Woman Brought Back to Marion County to Face Aggravated Animal Cruelty Charges

Shan’Tayia Brenae Edwards was extradited from Georgia back to Marion County to face animal cruelty charges stemming from a late 2025 investigation.

Close-up of "Marion County Fire Rescue" printed on a fire truck over a red background.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended

The recent rainfall in the Marion County area wasn’t enough to affect current drought conditions.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Slowdown on I-75 Northbound Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash

There’s a slowdown on the northbound side of I-75 just south of Ocala.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Shot Fired at Oaks Mall in Gainesville, No One Injured

One shot was fired in Oaks Mall in Gainesville on the evening of Feb. 14. No one was hit.

a major depression opened up along empire church road in lake county florida
Local
3 months ago
Depression on Empire Church Road in Groveland Confirmed to Be Sinkhole

The depression that opened up on Lake County’s Empire Church Road on Feb. 2 has been confirmed to be a sinkhole.

Traffic alert
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
(UPDATE: DRIVER KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT) Northbound I-75 Slowdown Due to Accident Near Reddick North of Ocala

A wreck is reportedly causing multiple lanes to be blocked on northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 364.

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
3 months ago
Ocala Double Homicide Update: Estranged Husband Left Scene, Committed Suicide During Traffic Stop in Georgia

The primary suspect in the double homicide, estranged husband Ralph Bacon, presumably killed himself during a traffic stop north of the Florida-Georgia state line.

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
3 months ago
Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a double homicide at the Marion Springs Condominiums in Ocala.

Close-up of a red fire truck with "Marion Country Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side with a tree and light sky in the background.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Marion County Burn Ban Becomes Mandatory as of 5 p.m. Tuesday

Local weather conditions have prompted the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to upgrade the current voluntary burn ban to mandatory.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
(UPDATE: EXPLOSIVES REMOVED, FBI INVESTIGATING) Portion of The Villages Evacuated Due to Potential Explosive Device

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the evacuation of a portion of The Village of Rio Rancho about an hour ago.

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