Michael Montgomery convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 Ocala shooting
A jury convicted Michael Montgomery Jr., 48, of first-degree murder with a firearm in the 2023 killing of Wayne Barlow in Ocala.
Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.
1 dead in shooting between drivers in Ocala, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting between two drivers in Ocala on Thursday night.
Service dog survives rattlesnake bite after life-saving ER trip in Ocala
Konah is a good dog. He became part of the family when he was needed the most. Recently, he went outside to use the bathroom and returned unusually early. That's when his owner knew something wasn't right.
Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
Substitute teacher accused of hitting kids, using racial slurs in Ocala elementary school
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher struck a student and used racial slurs in class this week.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
Man stabbed to death in Marion County; deputies searching for suspect
Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.
9-year-old arrested after bringing gun on Ocala school bus, police say
A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.
Two men indicted in separate 2024 Ocala homicide cases, police say
Two men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in separate 2024 homicide cases, the Ocala Police Department announced Wednesday.
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet 'Lucky' and 'Charm'
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
No injuries reported after train derailment in Ocala
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. The two crew members on the train were unharmed, and there were no reported injuries or releases of hazardous materials.
Trail derails in Ocala: 2 engines and 8 cars impacted, officials say
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say.
Florida woman arrested after 14,000 pounds of trash found at Ocala homeless encampment
A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
Parents expected to protest outside Ocala daycare
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.
Parents react after accusations daycare worker abused multiple infants at Ocala facility
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
Tree crashes onto Ocala duplex during storm; resident and dog rescued
A man and his dog were safely helped out of their Ocala home Monday afternoon after a large tree toppled onto a duplex during a severe storm, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Ocala man arrested for possession of child pornography and bestiality videos
A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.