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Ocala woman allegedly threatens to ‘shoot up’ ex-spouse’s home
A 21-year-old Ocala woman was arrested after she allegedly wielded a gun and threatened to “shoot up” her former spouse’s home. On June 17, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance between former spouses. Two victims had informed MCSO that the ex-wife of one of the victims, identified as Keyrra Leigh Jenkins, had shown up at their home and threatened them with a firearm, according to the arrest report.
Dunnellon Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Aggravated Abuse Of Disabled Adult
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Thomas Gibson III, 53, of Dunnellon, was found guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated abuse of an elderly or disabled adult. Judge Timothy T. McCourt handed down the verdict and sentence on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The incident occurred on...
Joe Biden campaigned in Ocala in 2008 and 2012. Check out the images and words from those days
Then-Sen. Joe Biden campaigned in Ocala in late October 2008. The rally at Dancing Horses Farm west of Ocala attracted about 3,500 people, the Star Banner reported at the time. "Sen. Joe Biden warmed a crowd of Democratic Party faithful on a chilly Tuesday morning with a fiery speech blasting...
20-year-old man arrested on meth trafficking charge after traffic stop for dark tint
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after nearly 30 grams of methamphetamine was allegedly found in his vehicle during a traffic stop over dark-tinted windows. On Wednesday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal was on patrol near the 14100 block of E Highway 25 in...
Construction of new EMS station in Ocala nearing completion
Marion County officials will open a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station in southwest Ocala soon, with construction of the facility nearing completion less than one year after it began. On Friday, Marion County Fire Rescue provided a brief update on the progress of construction on the new Ocala EMS...
Ocala man accused of using Kik messaging app to view toddler porn
A 33-year-old Ocala man was arrested after he allegedly used a popular mobile messaging app to view videos and images of children as young as toddlers being sexually abused. On June 6, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which indicated that an account had uploaded numerous files of child sexual abuse material via the Kik messaging app, according to the arrest report.
$26 million property sale in west Marion is among county's biggest so far in 2024
Marion County's second biggest property sale so far in 2024 has been finalized: a $26 million deal for Classic Mile Park off State Road 40 West between Ocala and Dunnellon. Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC is the purchaser, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. The transaction includes two contiguous...
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