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Motorcycle on its side in the road at night as firefighters, police, and a responding ambulance handle a crash under an overpass with flashing lights nearby
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Accident on WB 27 Under I-75, Traffic Being Rerouted

Traffic headed westbound on 27 under I-75 is being rerouted, so please avoid the area.

sumter county sheriff's office cruiser the villages
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy Terminated, Arrested for Alleged Narcotics Thefts

Sumter County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Breeden personally penned a note announcing the deputy’s alleged crimes.

Mugshot of a middle-aged woman with wet brown hair in an orange jail jumpsuit, facing the camera; Marion County Sheriff's Office watermark visible on the right.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Ocala Accountant Arrested on Fraud, Elderly Exploitation Charges in Marion County

Investigators say an Ocala accountant stole more than $100,000 from a business and exploited an 89-year-old client.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATE: DRIVER SUCCUMBED) Another Marion School Bus Accident Reported Wednesday, Driver of Other Vehicle Injured

There were reportedly four children on the bus, aged 5-10, but non sustained injuries.

A man died in a fatal crash on I-75 when his vehicle overturned.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Fatal Crash on I-75 in Marion County Leaves One Dead, Another Seriously Injured

A crash involving a pickup truck and two tractor-trailers on I-75 in Marion County on Wedneday morning left one man dead and another seriously injured.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County Return to Bargaining Table Thursday on Expiring Contract

Marion County’s fire fighters return to the negotiating table tomorrow as the clock runs down on their current contract.

marion county sheriffs office vehicles
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Dunnellon Deceased Person Case Now Being Investigated as a Homicide

Last night’s response to a dead body near the Lake Tropicana area of Dunnellon has become an ongoing homicide investigation.

A wood sign features white text reading, "Fire Danger Today! Prevent Wildfires." In the center of the sign is a yellow box with a red border with black text reading, "High." The sign is placed in a forest.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Levy County Official Defends Response to Cow Creek Fire Amid Criticism

Public safety chief says crews followed protocol as social media concerns grow over wildfire response.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Crews Respond to Small Wildfire Near Lochloosa in Hawthorne

Firefighters are responding to a 2 to 3 acre wildfire near Lochloosa in Hawthorne that is slowly spreading in a swamp area, with no current threat to the public or structures.

A colored photo of a school bus.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Crash Involving School Bus, Sedan Reported on U.S. 441 in Marion County

Two students and a driver taken to hospital after crash near SE 176th St.

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