Woman allegedly breaks into 2 Marion homes, claims God sent her to ‘save’ victims
A 38-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly burglarized one Marion County residence and trespassed at another, later telling deputies that God sent her to “save” the homeowners. On Saturday, May 23, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal responded to a reported burglary at a residence located on...
Guatemala Native Pleads Guilty In Online Sting After Trying To Meet Fake 13-Year-Old In...
Handcuff (File) A 24-year-old Guatemalan national faces up to life in federal prison after pleading...
Sara Ebersole missing persons case gains renewed attention
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -Sara Ebersole’s sister and supporters addressed Marion County commissioners Tuesday morning, more than 700 days after the 26-year-old went missing in Marion County in 2023. The case has gained renewed traction, including appearing on Inside Edition. “You know, it fills my heart up because Sara would
Super speeder in black Mustang blames ‘peer pressure’ for reckless driving
A driver was arrested after speeding by more than 50 miles per hour on County Road 466. An officer on patrol spotted 20-year-old David Estevan Quiroga-Salazar of Winter Garden driving a black Ford Mustang eastbound on County Road 466 at noon Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
OBS prepares for June auction after generating over $185 million in sales
After shattering organizational records with more than $185 million in gross sales during its last two events, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company is preparing to auction off over 900 horses this June. The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company is gearing up for its penultimate event of the year, cataloging over...
Man allegedly takes woman’s medical marijuana without her permission
A Wildwood man was arrested after allegedly taking a woman’s medical marijuana without permission. A deputy responded to a disturbance in the home of 35-year-old Adam Cree Rodgers on County Road 521A in Wildwood at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Ocala to end curbside recycling collection, citing contamination issues and costs
The City of Ocala will end curbside recycling collection and transition to a citywide drop-off recycling program to reduce sanitation costs.
Anna Kepner: Defense challenges forensic evidence in cruise ship murder
New court developments are raising questions about the strength of the federal case against a Central Florida teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister aboard a cruise ship. While defense attorneys argue key forensic evidence is missing, legal experts remain divided over whether the alleged gaps could under
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A 36-year-old Florida woman, Josie Garcia Lugo, was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool. When confronted, the suspect yelled at the homeowners and claimed the house was hers before fleeing the scene and accidentally leaving behin
Former Ocala pastor sentenced to probation in case with child victim
A former church pastor accused of crimes against a child entered a plea and resolved his case on May 26. Here's what we know about that and other cases heard at the Marion County Judicial Center the week of May 26. State v. Derrell Dernell Redding Judge: Circuit Judge Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky. Lawyers: Assistant State
