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.

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.

Ocala police looking for persons of interest after gun displayed at Paddock Mall

Ocala police are looking for multiple people who may have information about an incident that led to the temporary shutdown of the Paddock Mall over the weekend.

Florida woman stole $1M from patients, insurance companies, police say

A Florida woman is accused of stealing more than $1 million in patient and insurance company payments while working at a medical clinic in Ocala.

Ocala adventure park offers ziplines, horseback tours and kayaking

Visitors to Marion County can experience high-flying thrills at The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. It is set just north of Ocala in a 100-year-old limestone quarry, located at a significant elevation.

Florida RV crash: 5-year-old, newborn killed in RV, Tahoe crash in Marion County, FHP says

A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man found dead after Christmas Day shooting in Ocala, police say

Officers responded to the 800 block of West Silver Springs Place around 4:11 a.m. after a report of gunshots in the area.

Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation

Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.

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.