A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot a man Tuesday afternoon after the man threatened the deputy with a firearm, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 64-year-old Ocala boxing coach is behind bars after detectives say he sexually abused a juvenile student for months at multiple locations across Marion County, including two local boxing gyms, a hotel, his home, and inside his vehicle.

Marion County and state officials on Thursday announced the arrest of more than 50 people in what is being called the largest child predator sting in the county’s history. Sheriff Billy Woods said the suspects included fathers, teachers, coaches and even a high school student.

Deputies said they responded to several properties along Southwest Highway 200, finding a large amount of "garbage and materials."

Residents say there is a drug house in their community that law enforcement cannot control.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify a man who allegedly broke into a boat and RV self-storage facility.

Two people were fatally shot Sunday morning in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office putting out an alert Thursday after they say a person was recently threatened with jail time after a person called saying they would be arrested if they missed jury duty,

A Marion County sheriff’s deputy has resigned amid an investigation into two instances where he’s accused of inappropriately contacting a female, including a teenage girl.

A News 6 investigation combed through legal judgements and settlements paid out over the last seven years by sheriff’s offices across Central Florida.

Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy died after being attacked in her Indianapolis home by a dog that also bit and wounded her 8-year-old son.

A horse is a horse, of course, but not the main course — or for any other reason according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement agencies in Central Florida told News 6 they have been working for years to recruit more women, but many said it has been a challenge.

A teenager who was reported missing by his family members was found dead in Reddick and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has opened a homicide investigation.

Marion County deputies chased down a car near Ocklawaha Sunday night after the driver fled from a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office.

The Ocala Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office pulled a Florida Highway patrol car from flood waters, according to a Facebook post by Ocala police.

Detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Monday morning along a road in Reddick, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies are conducting a death investigation in Reddick after a man’s body was found along the road Monday morning, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Scammers are texting links advertising $10 off of Marion County Sheriff’s Office t-shirts, according to deputies.

A Florida Silver Alert was issued Friday for an 80-year-old woman missing out of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Deputies are searching for a missing and endangered 32-year-old woman who was last seen over two weeks ago in Ocklawaha.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods discussed a six-day undercover child sex sting that resulted in the arrest of 27.

Three people were shot Sunday night in Marion County, deputies said.

Deputies said the four people, named Kaleb, Amariya, Michael and Nova, ran away from the 5600 block of Southwest 60th Avenue.

The false information led to the arrest of four people, according to the sheriff's office.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities in Marion County quickly identified a young boy who was found riding his bicycle on the side of Interstate 75. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was along the side of I-75 southbound from Highway 484 when he was found. He told deputies his name is John but was unable to provide any more information about his identity. “Please help us find his family,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. Less than an hour after the post went up, the sheriff’s office said the boy had been identified.

A cold shelter will open in Ocala on Thursday after a frost advisory was issued in Marion County. MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A cold shelter will open in Ocala Thursday evening after a frost advisory was issued in Marion County. The frost advisory will be in effect until 9 a.m. on Friday. Freezing temperatures and frost expected tonight and tomorrow night. Remember the 5 P’s of cold... Posted by Marion County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, January 28, 2021The Salvation Army said the shelter location at 320 NW 1st Ave. in Ocala will open at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

UPDATE: A missing 77-year-old Marion County man has been found safe in Sarasota County, officials said Monday. Details about the recovery of David Edeard Voldal have not been released. ORIGINAL STORY: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man who went missing from his Ocala home on Saturday. Deputies are looking for 77-year-old David Edward Voldal, who was last seen leaving his home at 6601 Southwest 112th Street and traveling to Freedom Library at around 3:20 p.m. He was last seen driving a red 2010 Toyota Corolla with a Florida license plate number of EVCM58, deputies said.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday that Jadaleigh was found and is safe. ***Original***The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a teen girl who went missing on Saturday. Deputies are searching for 15-year-old Jadaleigh Cothran, who was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at 3502 Northeast 59th Terrace, according to deputies. Cothran left on foot, was wearing a black shirt and torn blue jeans with signatures from classmates all over it, and was carrying a black and orange backpack, according to deputies. If you have information on her whereabouts, please call 911.

One person was hospitalized following a shooting in Marion County on Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred in the 4700 block of SW 166th Court near Dunellon, deputies said. The investigation is ongoing.

A sign telling visitors of the Marion County Sheriff's Office to remove their mask is gone. While visitors are now able to wear their mask, the internal policy for Sheriff’s Office employees still holds. In a statement the Marion County Sheriff's Office said:"So the issue at our district offices was always security. The sheriff’s Office is located in Ocala - where a mask mandate is in place for all indoor businesses. Even with the mask order, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said more than half of it’s employees are in the exception category, wearing masks based on their assignments or circumstances.

MARION COUNTY – A man was arrested on Wednesday after driving without a license plate, running a red light and fleeing deputies, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies took into custody 32-year-old Jeremiah Jacob Wilson after running a red light, driving 65 to 70 mph in a 45 mph zone and fleeing police on foot. His vehicle didn’t have a license plate on it. Following a chase, deputies caught up with Wilson, deployed a taser on him and took him into custody, deputies said. To view the video of the arrest, click or tap here.

A 15-year-old student was arrested on allegations of threatening a shooting at a Marion County school, according to sheriff’s officials. The teen was arrested on felony charges after making the threat against North Marion High School, deputies said. No other details have been released. The school opened as normal Monday.

MARION COUNTY – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a 29-year-old man who went missing Sunday afternoon. Deputies are looking for Erik Michael Scanlon, who was last seen at 4 p.m. Sunday. He was last heard from via text messages around 6 p.m., and those messages caused concern for his safety, deputies said. Scanlon is possibly driving a 2004 blue Mitsubishi Moniteau with license plate number Y42-WCU, deputies said. Anyone who knows of Scanlon’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.

MARION COUNTY – A man was taken into custody after a police dog found him hiding in the woods following a home invasion, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. On Dec. 27, deputies said Christopher Watson broke into a home and was spotted going through clothes in the homeowner’s laundry room. After being confronted by the home owner, Watson fled the area on foot, deputies said. Watson was eventually found hiding in a large tree by K-9 Zeus and arrested, deputies said.

MARION COUNTY – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to find a 60-year-old man who went missing Sunday morning. Deputies are looking for Robert Weldon, who as last seen at 7:30 a.m. at 9789 Southeast 175th Place in the Spruce Creek neighborhood. Weldon has gray hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a black jacket and gray jeans.

MARION COUNTY – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said an 84-year-old man that went missing Saturday afternoon has been found. Deputies were searching for David Walsh, who was last seen on surveillance video at a Publix in Lake Placid on Saturday before being located Sunday. Walsh, who was wearing a blue polo shirt, blue-green dress pants and white tennis shoes, suffers from dementia.