Sumter County deputy arrested for domestic battery, officials say
WILDWOOD, Fla. - A Sumter County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested last week as a result of a Wildwood Police Department investigation, according to...
No bail for retired firefighter charged with leaving scene of crash involving death
Ocala police officials have charged a 62-year-old retired first responder with two counts of leaving the scene of a crash involving death. ...
Suspect arrested after naked woman found in mother’s home
A battery suspect was arrested after a naked woman was found in his mother's home. Michardo Junior Reid, 20, of Orlando, is facing a...
Free breakfast, lunch at MCPS schools this school year
Marion County Public Schools will continue providing free breakfast and lunch meals at 54 school sites this year, removing two schools from last year's...
Marion County Sheriff’s Office looking to identify alleged would-be boat thief
OCALA, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify a man who allegedly broke into a boat and RV self-storage facility...
Ocala man arrested for Facebook messages about killing girlfriend who drained bank account
A 35-year-old Ocala man was arrested for allegedly sending messages to a mutual friend on Facebook indicating he "miiiiiiight murder" his girlfriend for allegedly...
MCFR firefighters respond to pesticide truck rollover in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) firefighters responded to a pesticide truck that rolled over in the middle of an intersection...
Marion restaurant, pie shop temporarily closes after violation for roaches
A restaurant was forced to temporarily close its location in southwest Marion County after a health inspector found 16 roaches during a recent inspection....
Ocala park closed by sinkhole ‘until further notice’
A sinkhole has opened up at an Ocala park, closing the facilities indefinitely until it can be repaired. Jim Kirk Park is closed until...
FL Seafood Eatery Popular With Locals & Tourists, Catfish Johnny’s, Shut Down Via State...
Because of Florida's proximity to the water, it has no shortage of seafood eateries that are popular with both tourists and locals alike. Examples...
