A Florida nurse is under criminal investigation after being accused of sexually abusing her 15-year-old stepson. Alexis Von Yates, 34, from Ocala, is at the center of a disturbing case that has shaken both the local community and the medical field.
Yates was arrested on November 6, 2024, after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding possible abuse. Authorities allege the incidents occurred during the boy’s visit in July, often while his father was at work. Following the report on July 30, investigators gathered enough evidence to arrest her. Yates was released the next day on a \$10,000 bond, and her lawyer later entered a not guilty plea. The case is currently being handled by the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court.
In the wake of her arrest, the Florida Department of Health suspended Yates’s nursing license, citing the severity of the allegations and the need to protect public safety. The department stressed that medical professionals must maintain high ethical standards and that Yates’s alleged conduct represented a grave breach of those responsibilities.
The Ocala community has reacted with outrage and concern. Many are struggling with the betrayal of trust by someone in a caregiving role. The case has sparked public debate about the need for stronger safeguards, ethical oversight, and accountability in healthcare settings, especially where children are involved.
If convicted, Yates could face prison time and the permanent loss of her nursing credentials.
