Marion County firefighters manage hoses and equipment beside a fire truck outside a laundromat.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Marion County Fire and Rescue to Expand Services for the Forthcoming Fiscal Year as a Result of Approved Budget

As a result of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners adopting a resolution to approve the countywide budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, Marion County Fire and Rescue will be enhancing their services.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
20-Year-Old Arrested for Exploiting Children Online in Marion County

A Marion County man was arrested after deputies said he used social media to target and exploit children online, leading to multiple felony charges.

A red and white fire truck with "Marion County Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side and a peach-colored fire station with an open garage door.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Marion County Fire and Rescue Quickly Extinguish RV Fire in the Forest

Marion County Fire and Rescue quickly puts out RV fire in Scrambletown.

Ocala Fire Rescue Truck 3 parked outside tan commercial building during firefighter training
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Ocala Fire and Rescue’s Rapid Response Extinguishes Fire in an Apartment Unit

Ocala Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at the Grove Apartments in Ocala, acted rapidly and were able to extinguish the flames.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Warrant Arrest Leads to Firearms Charges

Levy County Deputies went to serve an active warrant on a sex offender in Morriston, where he would be charged on additional felony counts for firearm possession.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Detectives Make an Arrest in a Scam Targeting the Elderly

A man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for conducting a scam targeting the elderly.

Ocala Police Department looking for help in identifying suspect
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Ocala Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Thrift Store Burglary Suspect

The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary at the Interfaith Thrift Shop on Aug. 24. Authorities say multiple items were stolen during the break-in.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Juvenile Arrested Following School Bathroom Arson Incident

A 13-year-old student at Fort King Middle School was arrested Sept. 17, for setting a fire in a school bathroom, prompting the school to be evacuated.

A red fire truck in front of a structure with writing on the facade, and a widow on the right of the structure.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
UPDATED: Ocala Fire and Rescue Quickly Responds to Fire at Fort King Middle School Prompting Evacuation

Ocala Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at Fort King Middle School on Sept 17. The school was evacuated, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Deputies Seek Help Identifying Lumber Theft Suspects

Deputies are asking for help identifying suspects who stole about $1,560 worth of lumber from an Ocala construction site.