WILDWOOD, FL – A violent incident involving a man and his girlfriend has resulted in the arrest of Michael Joseph Whitaker, 40, from Ocala. Whitaker faces charges of battery and false imprisonment following an altercation that left his girlfriend in distress and in need of medical attention. Wildwood Police Department’s report stated that the victim … Read more
Ocala, Florida – A storage building in Ocala, Florida, erupted in flames causing explosions to be heard in the area. Firefighters rushed to the scene to battle the blaze that engulfed the structure. The incident caused a chaotic scene as residents nearby reported hearing multiple explosions coming from the burning building. Local authorities advised the … Read more
OCALA, Fla. – Albert Shell, the accused shooter in the Paddock Mall incident that took place just before Christmas, has pleaded not guilty to killing an Ocala man, David Barron. The shooting resulted in the death of Barron and injured a woman, who is still recovering from the incident. Shell was charged with first-degree murder … Read more
Ocala, FL – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Albert J. Shell Jr., 39, in connection with a shooting incident at the Paddock Mall on Saturday. At the busy mall, police responded to reports of an active shooter around 3:40 p.m., causing panic among last-minute Christmas shoppers. While there was no active shooter present … Read more