U.S. Navy testing bombs in Ocala National Forest
If you're in Central Florida and you're hearing booms or your whole house is shaking, there's a reason for it.
If you're in Central Florida and you're hearing booms or your whole house is shaking, there's a reason for it.
Newborn surrendered at Florida fire station 'Baby Box'
An Ocala newborn was the 23rd baby to be surrendered inside a Baby Box since 2017, also marking the first surrendered baby in 2023.
An Ocala newborn was the 23rd baby to be surrendered inside a Baby Box since 2017, also marking the first surrendered baby in 2023.
Special election dates set for seat vacated by Joe Harding who resigned following indictment
Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Secret Santa: Ocala police surprise drivers with $100 instead of traffic tickets
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Ocala man, 11-year-old killed in Sumter County crash
Two people, including a child, were killed after an SUV crashed along SR-91 early Thursday morning.
Two people, including a child, were killed after an SUV crashed along SR-91 early Thursday morning.
Florida man accused of shooting driver during road rage incident arrested
Marquis Browdy, 33, was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Marquis Browdy, 33, was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri visits Central Florida, donates 10 pizzas to police department
It appears that TV chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri made a visit to Central Florida over the weekend to visit a couple of restaurants – and even donated some pizzas to a local police department.
It appears that TV chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri made a visit to Central Florida over the weekend to visit a couple of restaurants – and even donated some pizzas to a local police department.
Florida weather: Some cities could see freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend
While the Sunshine State is known for its abundance of sunshine, tropical palm trees, and beaches, a large arctic airmass will make its way across the country dropping temperatures in Florida, causing some parts of northern Florida to potentially see temperatures below freezing.
While the Sunshine State is known for its abundance of sunshine, tropical palm trees, and beaches, a large arctic airmass will make its way across the country dropping temperatures in Florida, causing some parts of northern Florida to potentially see temperatures below freezing.
Road rage shooting leaves 2 hurt in Ocala, police say
Two men were hurt after they were involved in a road rage shooting incident in Ocala Monday morning, according to police.
Two men were hurt after they were involved in a road rage shooting incident in Ocala Monday morning, according to police.
Truck trailer hauling 6,000 pounds of onions catches fire on Florida interstate
A pick-up truck hauling several thousand pounds of onions caught fire on I-75 in Ocala, Florida, Saturday night.
A pick-up truck hauling several thousand pounds of onions caught fire on I-75 in Ocala, Florida, Saturday night.
Dog saved after fire rips through Central Florida home
A dog was saved after a house fire in Ocala Friday afternoon.
A dog was saved after a house fire in Ocala Friday afternoon.
'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
Second candidate files for seat vacated by Rep. Joe Harding
A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Ocala police officer trades in uniform to return to the XFL
An Ocala Police Officer is trading his police uniform to pursue his dream of returning to the XFL.
An Ocala Police Officer is trading his police uniform to pursue his dream of returning to the XFL.
Florida lawmaker resigns amid accusations he fraudulently obtained coronavirus-related loan
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
Florida lawmaker accused of fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related loan
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.
Florida police warn of roadside panhandlers using 'false stories and fictitious signs'
"Keep your money to yourself," police warned.
"Keep your money to yourself," police warned.
Ocala firefighters rescue driver in 2-vehicle rollover crash
Firefighters in Ocala responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday which resulted in a rollover.
Firefighters in Ocala responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday which resulted in a rollover.
Ocala husband, wife arrested for child human trafficking
A Florida man has been arrested on multiple charges including child sex trafficking after inappropriate texts with juveniles were discovered. His wife is also facing charges.
A Florida man has been arrested on multiple charges including child sex trafficking after inappropriate texts with juveniles were discovered. His wife is also facing charges.
WATCH: Car crashes into Florida deputy's patrol vehicle during traffic stop in Ocala
A Florida deputy's words of warning proved dramatically apt during a traffic stop in Ocala recently, as a car came crashing into his patrol vehicle just after he warned those he’d pulled over to move back from the road for their own safety.
A Florida deputy's words of warning proved dramatically apt during a traffic stop in Ocala recently, as a car came crashing into his patrol vehicle just after he warned those he’d pulled over to move back from the road for their own safety.