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  • Stolen Pickup, 100 MPH Chase Ends With Arrest in Summerfield

    Stolen Pickup, 100 MPH Chase Ends With Arrest in Summerfield

    An Ocklawaha man was arrested after deputies say a stolen pickup truck, a high-speed pursuit, and a search involving K-9 units and aviation support led to his capture Thursday in Summerfield. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 8 a.m. March 12 to Shoreline Solutions, located at 15771…

  • Weirsdale Woman’s Drive-By Gunfire Leads Deputies to Stolen Gun and Cocaine

    Weirsdale Woman’s Drive-By Gunfire Leads Deputies to Stolen Gun and Cocaine

    A Weirsdale woman was arrested Thursday evening after deputies say she fired a handgun from a moving pickup truck, then led investigators to a stolen firearm, cocaine, and prescription pills during a search of the vehicle. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:15 p.m. March 12 to…

  • Babysitter Arrested After Infant Found With Severe Facial Bruising

    Babysitter Arrested After Infant Found With Severe Facial Bruising

    A Marion County woman who provided babysitting services for multiple families was arrested Tuesday after deputies say a baby left in her care returned home with severe facial bruising that medical professionals determined could not have been self-inflicted. Viviana Harumi Ortiz-Lopez was taken into custody March 10 by Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detective…

  • From Dough to Dope: Belleview Debates New Neighbor

    From Dough to Dope: Belleview Debates New Neighbor

    In Belleview, even a banner can start an online town hall meeting. A photo of the newly hung Trulieve sign at the former Belleview Pizza location started a Facebook firestorm.  For those unfamiliar, Trulieve is a state-licensed cannabis dispensary that sells regulated medical marijuana products, including flower, oils, edibles, and vape cartridges, to patients with…

  • Belleview Police Report – 03/12/26 issue

    Belleview Police Report – 03/12/26 issue

    Animal Cruelty On 03/02/2026 at Publix, 10301 S US 441, Danita Weber (W/F 01/09/1957) was issued a notice to appear for the offense of animal cruelty after leaving a dog in a car without air conditioning or water, causing the dog to be in distress. Exploitation of the Elderly /  Grand Theft (Victim Over 65)…