VIDEO: Driver arrested in fatal Florida crash that killed 8 farmworkers, hospitalized 40
The driver of the Ford Ranger involved in the fatal wreck that killed eight people and injured about 40 others Tuesday morning in Marion County has been arrested on accusations of driving under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen Springs
Boating activists around Astor are worried they may not be able to enjoy anchoring in Silver Glen Springs too much longer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife commission told News 6 it received a request to create a 'Springs Protection Zone' in Silver Glen.
FHP searches for tractor-trailer that fled I-75 crash with van later involved in 2nd, fatal crash
The Florida Highway Patrol released new details about two crashes last month on Interstate 75 in Marion County and troopers are looking for help in finding a tractor-trailer that left the scene after being involved in the initial wreck.
Kidnapping suspect surrenders, faces more charges after overnight standoff in Marion County, sheriff’s office says
A man sought by Wildwood police in the beating and kidnapping of a 60-year-old woman on Thursday was found Friday in Marion County where he barricaded himself overnight and was arrested the next morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
Arrest made after hit-and-run leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt in Marion County, FHP says
An Ocala woman arrested in Silver Springs Shores is accused of driving a pickup truck into two pedestrians late Saturday — killing one and leaving the other with serious injuries — before leaving the scene of the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sheriff’s office renews call for information 1 year after woman’s disappearance in Marion County
The Marion County Sheriff's Office now says it has since developed a partial timeline of 26-year-old Sara Gail Ebersole’s whereabouts at the time of her disappearance, as well as that a person of interest in the case is refusing to talk.
⚒️ ‘Hammer In’ at Ocala’s Fort King highlights blacksmith trade
If you haven’t visited Fort King in Marion County within the last year, you’ll notice a new building has popped up. It’s a reconstruction of a blacksmith’s shop from the 1800s. Blacksmiths from across the state are visiting the shop to celebrate the trade and share some history.