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A former Marion County boxing coach is behind bars after detectives say he sexually abused a juvenile athlete over the course of several months, with investigators now concerned there could be additional victims. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Juan Carlos Quintero-Barrios was arrested Monday by Major Crimes Detective Zachary Elliot on one…

An Ocala man’s attempt to outrun deputies ended exactly where the road did. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a blue Toyota Celica traveling about 100 mph on Southeast 58th Avenue on July 2, weaving through moderate to heavy traffic in a posted 45 mph zone. The vehicle later continued around…

A late-night bicycle ride through Summerfield came to an abrupt stop after deputies say a man tried to turn a routine traffic stop into what may have been Marion County’s shortest bicycle pursuit. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop James George Yeager III, 33, at about 11:30 p.m. Monday…

The event will take place on Saturday, July 4, at the Belleview Sports Complex, located at 6501 SE 107th Street. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and admission is free. The public entrance to the event will be located on SE 107th Street. The entrance on SE 67th Avenue will be closed to the public…

As the City of Belleview prepares to host its first-ever fireworks celebration, city officials are recognizing the community partners whose support has helped transform a vision into reality. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather at the Belleview Sports Complex for Belleview’s inaugural fireworks event, held in conjunction…