Sumter County — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its use of the Flock Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system after a detective was arrested and accused of using law enforcement databases for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick Breeden announced. Detective Brandy Almany, who had been employed by the agency since 2019, was arrested […]

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Citrus County, Florida — Former Citrus County corrections officer Justin Harvey, 50, has pleaded guilty in federal court to accepting a bribe in exchange for smuggling contraband into the Citrus County Detention Facility, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Harvey faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, […]

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In recent years, kratom has become the subject of intense debate. Marion County is no different, as county leaders are also looking to ban the sale of the plant. Headlines often refer to “kratom” as if every product carrying that name is the same. But that is a major oversimplification, and the ignorance of many […]

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`IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA   CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000439   MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COMMUNITY BANK AND TRUST OF FLORIDA, Plaintiff,   vs.   THE ESTATE OF PAULA SHELDON; JORDAN J. RICCARDI, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA SHELDON; THE […]

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Motorists are advised that the southbound Interstate 75 (I-75) off ramp to County Road (C.R.) 484 at Exit 341 will close Monday night, June 22, for installation of traffic detection sensors. The closure may be extended to Tuesday night, June 23, if necessary. The closures will begin at 8 p.m. and will reopen at 6 […]

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Ocala, Florida — A Marion County man is facing a vehicular homicide charge after authorities say he drove off the roadway and struck a man operating a riding lawn mower, resulting in the victim’s death. According to FHP officials, Gary Steve Rowell was arrested on June 17 and charged with vehicular homicide and two counts […]

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Florida — Two members of the Florida Highway Patrol surrendered to authorities Wednesday following an investigation that resulted in multiple felony charges, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. FHP Captain Lenita King turned herself in and was booked into the Osceola County Jail on four felony charges. Authorities say the charges include defrauding to […]

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Marion County, Florida — For generations, Marion County has proudly carried the title of “Horse Capital of the World,” a designation built on its vast horse farms, renowned Thoroughbred breeding operations, and deep-rooted equine culture. But as rapid development continues across Central Florida, some residents and industry leaders are asking whether the county can maintain […]

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Florida — Civil liberties advocates are sounding the alarm after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that critics say tilts Florida’s criminal justice system further in favor of law enforcement while reducing protections for citizens who may be subjected to unlawful  arrests or brutal beatings. This decision comes after the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) falsely identified […]

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