Marion County, Florida (June 2, 2017)- Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives are currently investigating a possible drowning in the Ocala National Forest. MCSO Deputies and Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) paramedics were dispatched to a remote pond in the area of SE 125th Terrace Road in reference to an unresponsive elderly female in the water. Deputies recovered the deceased victim later identified as Sally Cook (DOB: 10/28/1937) and released her body to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
At this time, no foul play is suspected and MCSO detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.
Director Paul Bloom, Public Information Director, Volunteer Services Director
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Desk: (352) 368-3527
Monday, June 5, Osmose Utilities Services will begin conducting inspections of wood utility poles in the City of Ocala. Osmose will be working to identify poles that are decaying and will also estimate the strength of the current utility poles in use.
Post Date:06/02/2017 3:06 PM
OCALA, Fla. (June 2, 2017) – Monday, June 5, Osmose Utilities Services will begin conducting inspections of wood utility poles in the City of Ocala. Osmose will be working to identify poles that are decaying and will also estimate the strength of the current utility poles in use.
Inspectors with Osmose will provide wood pole maintenance, remedial treatments and will also determine the lifespan of the utility pole. Some of these inspection methods include visual inspections, sound and bore inspections, partial excavation, excavation to a depth of 18 to 24-inches, and inspection with electronic devices. If the pole is more than 15 years old, a more extensive inspection will be performed. Continue reading
(OCALA, Fla.) May 31, 2017 – A tree fell on moving vehicle traveling on 19th Avenue in Ocala.
At 7:19 PM Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle accident on the 2200 block of NE 19 Avenue. Upon arrival firefighters encountered driver and child shaken, but safe, after narrowly escaping a tree falling on their vehicle. Skidding approximately 25 feet, the driver was able to avoid injury. The tree, however, landed on the hood of the car. The Dodge was totaled. No injuries were sustained.
Authorities are working to remove the tree, which is still blocking the road. Please avoid traffic in the area.
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