Convicted felon takes officers on wild chase in Ocala
A convicted felon recently took officers on a wild chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Ocala. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the car crash. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing police and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Car smashes through Ocala Massage Envy lobby
A car smashed through the lobby of a Massage Envy in Ocala on Saturday morning.
Suspect in alleged bank robbery, kidnapping previously served 10-year sentence for similar crime
A suspect shot by police following a bank robbery, kidnapping, and high-speed chase through Ocala had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.
Fans brave heat as Rock the Country festival kicks off in Ocala
Thousands of country music fans gathered in Ocala for the Rock the Country festival, staying cool under the heat and bracing for potential storms expected Saturday.
Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit ending in retention pond, officer-involved shooting
A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.
Pilot injured in Cessna crash near Ocala airport, FAA investigating
Authorities in Ocala responded to a single-engine Cessna crash in the right-of-way along SW 67th Avenue Road, near the Ocala International Airport.
Former law enforcement officer arrested after armed bank robbery in Marion County, police say
An Ocala woman was arrested Friday morning after police say she robbed a TD Bank branch at gunpoint and fled with more than $5,000 before being caught within minutes.
Marion County residents ordered to evacuate homes due to wildfire threat
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County due to an active wildfire.
Ocala teen arrested, used Roblox to communicate with and sexually exploit children
A Marion County teen was arrested after allegedly using the game Roblox to communicate with children, directing them to molest their younger siblings and produce child sexual abuse material.
Florida man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar scheme to defraud Medicare
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to purchasing Medicare identification numbers and using the numbers to cause more than $8.4 million of false and fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare.
Gov. DeSantis awards Marion County deputies $5K bonus in Florida's law enforcement recruitment program
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $5,000 recruitment bonuses to Marion County sheriff's deputies as part of Florida's Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus program.
3 injured, extracted from Ocala crash between car and semi-truck: officials
Three people were seriously injured during a crash between a car and a semi-truck that took place Friday morning in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
3 hurt after car smashes into semi in Marion County
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.
Florida deadly shooting, 'stand your ground' laws spotlighted in new Netflix documentary
A documentary coming to Netflix later this year focuses on the “stand your ground" laws through the lens of an Ocala shooting. The documentary, titled “The Perfect Neighbor," tells the story of Ajike “A.J." Owens, who was shot and killed in 2023 by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.
Netflix to release new documentary on local shooting case
Central Florida will be featured in a new Netflix documentary called "The Perfect Neighbor," which follows a deadly dispute between neighbors in Ocala. The film follows the 2023 killing of Ajike Owens, and police bodycam footage and interviews explore the impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
Ocala officers justified, disciplined after shooting, killing 3 aggressive dogs, Chief says
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
Florida man found guilty after scuba diver killed after being sucked into boat propeller
A federal jury this week found a Florida man guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the Coast Guard, and committing COVID-19 relief fraud, authorities said.
Woman in wheelchair killed in Ocala after being struck by vehicle
A woman in a wheelchair was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Gainesville Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say
A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Florida man with autism, schizophrenia reported missing in Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Christopher Williams who allegedly walked away from his home in Ocala.