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911 down for Verizon uxers
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Verizon Outage Temporarily Disrupts 9-1-1 Texting in Marion County

A fiber line cut has disrupted Verizon users’ ability to text 9-1-1 in Marion County. Emergency officials urge affected residents to call instead of texting during the outage.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Ocala Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Minor

Ocala man convicted in a sexual assault case of a minor.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Marion County Arrests Include Impaired Drivers, Narcotics and a Louisiana Fugitive

Marion County deputies made multiple arrests Wednesday in separate cases involving impaired driving, drug possession, and the capture of a fugitive wanted in Louisiana for armed robbery and attempted murder.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Violent Felon Justin Bryant Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

A man who went on a violent stabbing spree in Morriston in the spring of 2024, was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

MCSO warns of a dangerous TikTok trend
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
TREND ALERT: Marion County Sheriff Warns Against Dangerous ‘Door-Kicking Challenge’ on TikTok

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about the viral “door-kicking challenge,” a TikTok trend that recently caused property damage in the area and poses serious legal and safety risks for teens and homeowners alike.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Levy County sheriff’s office deputy hospitalized after fentanyl exposure

A traffic stop in Levy County leads to multiple arrests.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Warrants, drugs and $165K burglary part of recent Marion County arrests

Marion County deputies made multiple recent arrests tied to outstanding warrants, drug possession, burglary, and fleeing law enforcement, including cases involving stolen firearms valued at $165,000.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Marion County detectives investigating local wealth advisor for alleged fraud

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating financial advisor Michael Hainsworth over allegations of an investment fraud scheme that cost one local resident nearly $200,000, with authorities suspecting additional victims.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Lady Lake man accused of forcing way into senior’s home, injuring 78-year-old woman

A 53-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he forced his way into a 78-year-old Lady Lake woman’s home, tried to steal her purse, and injured her during the struggle before being caught minutes later.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Deputies make multiple arrests in assault, vandalism and burglary cases

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported several arrests this week tied to separate cases of battery, fleeing law enforcement, attempted burglary and property damage.

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