Event Brief
Marion sheriff snaps at reporter at press conf
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods blew up at a reporter during a press conference on a child predator sting operation.
WHO: Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier; Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze; a reporter
WHAT: Sheriff Woods snapped at a reporter during a press conference
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET
WHERE: Marion County, Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported for Woods snapping at the reporter.
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