‘Your baby mattered’: How Angels Above Baby Gowns comforts families facing infant loss
Wedding dresses often represent the beginning of a new chapter. For one group of volunteers in Ocala, those same dresses are being given a different purpose: providing comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant.
Wedding dresses often represent the beginning of a new chapter. For one group of volunteers in Ocala, those same dresses are being given a different purpose: providing comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant.
Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
2 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Ocala, police say
Two people are dead, and a third person has been taken into custody following a shooting Wednesday in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Two people are dead, and a third person has been taken into custody following a shooting Wednesday in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Ocala Christian Academy teacher arrested for digital voyeurism: Police concerned there could be more victims
A fifth-grade teacher at a Christian academy in Florida has been arrested, accused of taking a photo underneath the skirt of a student, according to the Ocala Police Department. Detectives are concerned that there could be more victims.
A fifth-grade teacher at a Christian academy in Florida has been arrested, accused of taking a photo underneath the skirt of a student, according to the Ocala Police Department. Detectives are concerned that there could be more victims.
Gainesville officer crashes into Marion County school bus, seriously hurt; 3 injured on bus, FHP says
A Gainesville police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after his marked patrol vehicle crashed into the back of a Marion County school bus that was stopped to pick up students in Ocala on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Gainesville police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after his marked patrol vehicle crashed into the back of a Marion County school bus that was stopped to pick up students in Ocala on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train in Ocala, police say
A man died early Thursday after being hit by a freight train in Ocala, according to police.
A man died early Thursday after being hit by a freight train in Ocala, according to police.
Crash involving pedestrian shuts down Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, police say
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday on Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, prompting officials to close a stretch of the road.
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday on Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, prompting officials to close a stretch of the road.
'I wish we had done more': Ocala police chief apologizes after crash that killed mother, son
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
Officers missed signs of impairment before crash that killed mother, son: Ocala Police Chief
Newly released body-camera video shows Ocala police officers speaking with two brothers whose vehicle was stopped in the middle of a road just minutes before a crash that killed a mother and her adult son.
Newly released body-camera video shows Ocala police officers speaking with two brothers whose vehicle was stopped in the middle of a road just minutes before a crash that killed a mother and her adult son.
Teen recovering after attack by 5 dogs, father recounts desperate rescue
A 17-year-old Marion County teen is recovering after he says he was attacked by five dogs while walking with his father Monday night.
A 17-year-old Marion County teen is recovering after he says he was attacked by five dogs while walking with his father Monday night.
Teen seriously injured after social media stunt in Ocala ends in crash, police say
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured after a social media stunt in the median of a busy Ocala roadway ended with a pickup truck crashing into the group, police said.
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured after a social media stunt in the median of a busy Ocala roadway ended with a pickup truck crashing into the group, police said.
2 arrested, third suspect sought after 5-year-old girl, mother shot in Ocala
Two men have been arrested after a mom and her 5-year-old child were shot while they were driving home in Ocala.
Two men have been arrested after a mom and her 5-year-old child were shot while they were driving home in Ocala.
Police: Mom, 5-year-old shot during drive-by shooting in Ocala
A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.
A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.
2 arrested after alleged street race leaves 77-year-old woman dead
Two Marion County men face felony charges after authorities say they were street racing at more than twice the speed limit before a crash that killed a 77-year-old woman and injured two other people.
Two Marion County men face felony charges after authorities say they were street racing at more than twice the speed limit before a crash that killed a 77-year-old woman and injured two other people.
2 Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop, found safe after wandering miles from home
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
Family leans on faith after suspect arrested in deadly 90 mph crash: 'Light in the darkness'
The daughter of a woman killed in a high-speed crash in Ocala says she has chosen forgiveness while urging young drivers to slow down and avoid reckless driving.
The daughter of a woman killed in a high-speed crash in Ocala says she has chosen forgiveness while urging young drivers to slow down and avoid reckless driving.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
BB gun found on Ocala high school campus; four people detained, police say
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Ocala church condemned after structure fire, officials say
Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.
Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.