Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Florida to pursue death penalty in child rape case for first time under new law

Putnam County prosecution marks historic use of expanded capital punishment in non-homicide case.

Local
8 months ago
False active shooter report prompts large police response at AdventHealth Ocala hospital

Ocala police say AdventHealth was never under threat after 911 call linked to unfounded Gainesville hospital incident.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Belleview man sentenced to 10 years for aggravated stalking after 160+ contact attempts

Brian Jankowski found guilty of violating domestic injunction, harassing victim, and fleeing deputies in 2024 case.

Ocala Crimestoppers most wanted list
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Ocala mental health counselor indicted for $483K insurance fraud scheme

Michelle Forsythe accused of using patient identities to bill for fake therapy sessions over six years.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Birthday party turns violent: Marion County man accused of attacking guests, infant

Blake Lay arrested after witnesses say he choked woman, punched man, and threw infant during chaotic Ocala birthday party.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Convicted felon arrested after firing shots in Marion County road rage incident

Jose Torres Jr. faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting at another driver and fleeing the scene, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Williston woman arrested after deputies rescue 9 neglected horses from filthy property

Marion County deputies say Sharon Kay Beekman failed to provide veterinary care, leaving horses malnourished and living in hazardous conditions.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Traffic stop in Leesburg leads to meth bust for man already on probation

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says Christopher Crissinger, 51, had nearly 30 grams of meth in his car just months after being placed on probation for fentanyl possession.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Wrong-way dirt bike rider arrested after wild chase on US 441 in Marion County

Edwin Cruz Gomez faces reckless driving and resisting arrest charges after fleeing deputies on foot.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Two arrested in Marion County for fentanyl possession after trespassing call

Deputies found fentanyl and drug paraphernalia; one suspect had active warrants.

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