Alachua County has instituted a mandatory burn ban to remain into effect until Feb. 6.
Sumter County has initiated an Outdoor Burning Restriction, effective until conditions improve enough for it to be repealed.
55-year-old Clinton Scarlett was arrested and charged with robbing several businesses in Marion County.
Levy County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two men on charges related to stealing copper wire and threatening a property owner on Jan. 23.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred north of Ocala on Sunday, Jan. 25.
A protester was struck by a vehicle in downtown Ocala on Jan. 25. The investigation by the Ocala Police Department is ongoing.
Two individuals were arrested in Marion County on Jan. 22 and charged with Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer as well as multiple other offenses.
Multiple teens were detained and ultimately arrested by Lady Lake police on Jan. 20 and charged with two commercial burglaries and an attempted vehicle break-in.
CR 320 and I-75 will be closed near Micanopy at various times for roadwork from Thursday, Jan. 22 through early February.
Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.