Judge points during courtroom sentencing as defendant in orange jumpsuit stands before the bench, surrounded by law enforcement and legal personnel.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Marion County man sentenced to prison after pleading no contest in high-speed pursuit case

Jeremy Donye Walker received six years in prison and four years of probation after a last-minute plea to charges including fleeing law enforcement and drug possession.

A teenage boy with medium brown skin and long dark hair pulled back, wearing a black t-shirt, stands in front of a neutral-colored wall. He has a serious expression on his face.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Deputies search for teen suspect in Marion Oaks burglary involving stolen AR-15

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 15-year-old Juelz Lee Cotto, accused of stealing a rifle and knife during a May home burglary.

An individual standing in a blurred background with their arms behind their back, handcuffed.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Multiple arrests made across Marion County for theft, road rage, drug trafficking and DUI

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents this week, including a lottery ticket theft, false police impersonation, drug seizures, and a $13,000 residential burglary investigation.

Surveillance photos of two suspects walking inside a store after a reported wallet theft in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Ocala police need your help identifying suspects in Publix wallet theft

Theft duo used distraction tactic and quickly racked up charges at Walgreens; woman changed appearance before using stolen cards.

State Attorney Bill Gladson delivers a presentation onstage at the Ocala Metro CEP breakfast event.
Local
5 months ago
State Attorney Bill Gladson spotlights justice system challenges and victories at Ocala CEP breakfast

With limited resources and rising demands, Gladson outlines how the Fifth Judicial Circuit prosecutes thousands of cases while prioritizing victims, public safety, and community partnerships

Booking photo of Karla Loenie Gonzalez-Penaluerty wearing an orange and white jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Ocala daycare worker arrested on 8 child cruelty charges after infant abuse allegations

Police say All Stars Learning Academy employee Karla Gonzalez-Penaluerty mistreated multiple babies as young as 4 months old; DCF and OPD continue investigation.

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Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests Jacksonville man for second degree murder

Jacksonville man arrested for second degree murder in northern Marion County.

Ocala Police Department warn of a DMV Scam Alert
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents

A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.

Police Investigating a body found at 1st Ave National bank in Ocala
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating

Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

To the left a turned over vehicle, an upright vehicle on the shoulder of the road, people and a law enforcement vehicle to the right in the background, more people in the road and a tree overhanging the road to right in the foreground.
Local
5 months ago
Collaborative campaign places an emphasis on the dangers of speeding

Operations Southern Slowdown, a collaborative effort between Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles kicked off on, July 14 and will go through July 20.

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