Marion County News

Monday, November 9, 2026 · Updated 9:58 PM ET

Marion County news from The Florida Press: the county commission, the sheriff's office, schools, courts, development and storms and weather across Marion County, including Ocala, newest first.

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Ocala Man Charged With Murder After Police Say He Shot Two Roommates Following Argument Over Ice Cream

5d ago·5 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Ocala man charged with DUI manslaughter in crash that killed mother and son after officer let him drive away

Oct 31·5 min

National News

Gainesville Medical Equipment Company Owner Convicted in $8.6 Million Medicare Brace Fraud Scheme

Oct 29·5 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Jury Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder in Shooting Outside North Marion Middle School Awards Ceremony; Judge Imposes Life

Oct 11·6 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Marion County Man Sentenced to Life After First-Degree Murder Conviction in 2023 Shooting

Aug 29·8 min

Environment & Climate·Central Florida

Paddleboarder Helps Rescue Swimmer in Fourth Silver River Gator Attack

Aug 12·8 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Undercover Sting in Marion County Leads to Dozens of Child Predator Arrests

Jul 6·8 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Florida Attorney General Says Marion County Sting Led to Arrest of 58 Accused Child Predators

Jun 28·8 min

Crime & Courts·Central Florida

Marion County Sheriff Says 58 Arrested in Record Child Predator Sting Dubbed Operation Bad Habits

Jun 27·8 min