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Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Ocala youth coach arrested for child molestation; police fear more victims

Ocala Police arrest John James Sales on charges of lewd acts with minors; investigation spans years, multiple counties.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Dunnellon man arrested for DUI after crash on E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy says driver showed signs of impairment; breath test registered .106.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Man arrested for lewd exposure at Ocala Dollar General, deputies say

Marion County deputies identified Phillip Jones through surveillance video after he exposed himself at a Dollar General on SW 56th Lane.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft

Dennis Grundy, former executive director of Open Arms Village, faces felony charges after Ocala Police uncover financial scheme involving unauthorized checks, PayPal, and credit card misuse.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Ocala Police search for suspect in $2,100 Home Depot theft

OPD asks for public’s help identifying man caught on camera stealing from Ocala Home Depot on June 4; tipsters may earn up to $3,000.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Marion County deputy grazed in patrol car shooting; suspect charged with attempted murder

Rheanna Harden, a convicted felon, allegedly opened fire while handcuffed in a deputy’s vehicle during transport to jail.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

Crime & Safety
9 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
9 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
9 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.

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