Safety
UPDATED: Ocala teen dies in early morning crash
Sister launches online national petition for safer streets.
Teen subject of AMBER alert to face charges
The 17-year-old boy faked his own kidnapping and shot himself in the leg, authorities said.
More Safety
Firefighters’ union, county continue discussions
Representatives are working to clarify details for a 2026/27 contract.
Man charged with failure to register as felon arrested near schools
Ronald Exantus was on probation for the murder of a young boy in Kentucky.
Sheriff installs grievance drop boxes at the jail
The move comes months after Disability Rights Florida requested the measure.
Inmates’ pleas went unheard, whistleblower states
Discovery materials include written statements as required by law.
MCSO UPDATE: Teen found after Amber Alert issued
Detectives obtained information and collected evidence that was ‘unsupportive of initially reported facts.’
