Phil Landeros

SANFORD, Fla. - Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War can apply now for a free trip to Washington, D.C. through Honor Flight Central Florida. The organization's next trip, Mission #37, is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Veterans will fly from the Sanford area to the nation's capital to visit their memorials. The welcome home celebration is expected around 10:00 p.m. at the airport.

MARION OAKS, Fla. - A Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man Tuesday afternoon after the man threatened the deputy with a firearm, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on SW 35th Avenue Road, where they encountered the armed man. A deputy opened fire, striking the man. Marion County Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported the man to the hospital in critical condition. His name has not been released.

OCALA, Fla. - A 64-year-old Ocala boxing coach is behind bars after detectives say he sexually abused a juvenile student for months at multiple locations across Marion County, including two local boxing gyms, a hotel, his home, and inside his vehicle. Marion County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes unit arrested Juan Carlos Quintero-Barrios on July 6, 2026, on charges of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation and eight counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery on a Victim Between 12 and 16 Years of Age.