The sheriff’s office says that Richard “Rick” Elton’s death is suspicious and foul play is suspected. They’re offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
The Dixie County Sheriff says he terminated 41-year-old deputy James Yakubsin after learning of the investigation and his arrest.
Jury selection for the murder trial of Herbert Swilley is set to begin March 11, 2024.
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says when they tried to arrest Jason Key, 45, for failing to complete his registration as a sex offender, he sped away in an RV.
Marion County Public Schools says a student from Horizon Academy phoned in the threat to 911.
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say the caller claimed there was an active shooter at the school.
Authorities seized 18 dogs, 11 puppies, and 73 varying species of fowl from a home on East McCartney Loop.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives say the shooting happened near the Dollar General in Marion Oaks but the victim drove about a mile away to the Marion Oaks Community Center.
State Attorney Bill Gladson says David Gilchrist “callously sold drugs” that resulted in overdose and loss of life.
“In this case where a young life was tragically lost, a life sentence serves as a solemn acknowledgment of the severity of this crime and our commitment to ensuring public safety,” said Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Gladson.