×
drunk driving dui
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Wrong-way driver charged with DUI, multiple crimes after early morning crash on I-75

The driver’s breathalyzer results were more than twice the legal limit.

Florida Highway Patrol cruiser with red and blue lights on
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Driver who left crashed vehicle killed on 301 in Alachua County

The driver, who was involved in a single-vehicle crash on northbound HWY 301, entered the roadway for undisclosed reasons and was struck by two tractor trailers.

marion county fire rescue florida
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Marion County Fire Rescue responds to mobile home fire in Silver Springs

A small fire was found and extinguished Wednesday night without injury to civilians or responders.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Ocala pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on 200A Wednesday morning, driver arrested

The driver reportedly fled the scene but returned an hour later and confessed to authorities.

yellow crime scene tape
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy shoots suspect who pointed firearm during chase

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the deputy-involved shooting, which took place Tuesday in Marion County.

marion county fire rescue car crash trapped citra florida
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
1 hospitalized after car becomes trapped under semi trailer in Citra collision

The person was quickly and safely extricated before being taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

workers gloved hands working on natural gas line
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Summerfield gas leak repaired after road closure

Residents of Del Webb were asked to shelter in place while MCSO blocked the entrance to the community at U.S. HWY 441.

associated press florck camera florida
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Florida becomes first state to ban LPR cameras on state roads after DeSantis calls misuse “out of control”

The FDOT issued a memorandum calling for the removal of all license plate recognition technology from the Florida roads under its jurisdiction.

Sheriff Billy Woods speaks at a press conference with law enforcement officials standing behind him.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
(UPDATE: MCSO RESPONDS) Sheriff Woods can ticket drivers inside Summercrest after county signs off

Marion County can now enforce state traffic laws on Summercrest’s private streets, but the pact does not assign a deputy to the 700-home gated community.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Man Jumps to His Death at UF’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium aka ‘The Swamp’

The man was reportedly 51 years old, and may have been homeless.