Crime & Safety
2 years ago
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe

In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30% increase from 2021, according to the most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Couple arrested for death of 3-year-old girl, allegedly left child home alone for 8 hours

Police say there was a long history of abuse and neglect in the home which contributed to the death of the one child and injury to the other.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Gainesville Police need your help locating a ‘key witness’ to a homicide

The Gainesville Police Department needs your help finding Andra “Deon” Reese. They believe he’s a key witness in a homicide that took place on Sept. 2 near E University Ave/NE Waldo Rd.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sumter County deputies arrest 22-year-old man on charges of child pornography, 25 counts

He is being held at the Sumter County Jail on a $375,000 bond.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Deputy-involved shooting in Marion County, suspect transported to local hospital

MCSO says the suspect was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Vehicle of man missing over a month found in Withlacoochee Forest

According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, 50-year-old Carey Norton was last seen in the Homosassa area on Aug. 9, 2023.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two children stopped by deputies on I-75, allegedly stole their mother’s car

The siblings from North Port allegedly stole their mother’s vehicle and drove 3 hours north.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Two charged with June murder of 19-year-old, indicted by grand jury

Both suspects are being held at the Marion County Jail with no bond.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County deputies arrest man for allegedly engaging in intercourse with underage, runaway

Detectives say Steven Matychak met the 15-year-old girl through an online chat app.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
8th grade student arrested in connection with bomb threats that shutdown two Alachua County schools on Monday | PHOTOS

ACSO has arrested and charged a 13-year-old female student from KMS in connection with the bomb threats. According to the state Department of Education, bomb threats are felony offenses and require expulsion for at least one year and referral for prosecution.

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