Driver dies after striking Florida bus carrying high schoolers
The driver of an SUV has died after police said he swerved across multiple lanes and struck a school bus in Ocala Wednesday morning.
The driver of an SUV has died after police said he swerved across multiple lanes and struck a school bus in Ocala Wednesday morning.
Recognize them? Women accused of stealing from Best Buy in Ocala
Do you know these women? Police are asking for the public's help finding the four ladies who they say stole several items from a Best Buy store recently.
Do you know these women? Police are asking for the public's help finding the four ladies who they say stole several items from a Best Buy store recently.
Women accused of 'distraction-style' theft at Ross, other Central Florida stores
Police are asking the community for help identifying three women they said are linked to a ‘distraction-style’ theft at a Ross and similar thefts at another Central Florida retail store.
Police are asking the community for help identifying three women they said are linked to a ‘distraction-style’ theft at a Ross and similar thefts at another Central Florida retail store.
'Get him off, please!' Florida K-9 chomps down on accused car thief's backside during chase
A Florida K-9 took a bite out of crime, literally, in Marion County. New bodycam video shows it all started when a deputy spotted a stolen car in Ocala last month. It ended with the suspect begging for help.
A Florida K-9 took a bite out of crime, literally, in Marion County. New bodycam video shows it all started when a deputy spotted a stolen car in Ocala last month. It ended with the suspect begging for help.
Florida toddler found naked in roadway by postal worker
A U.S. Postal Service worker found a child wandering in the middle of a Florida roadway, naked and unsupervised, police said. Two other witnesses driving behind the mail truck also observed the child in the street, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A U.S. Postal Service worker found a child wandering in the middle of a Florida roadway, naked and unsupervised, police said. Two other witnesses driving behind the mail truck also observed the child in the street, according to the Ocala Police Department.
'Please get the dog!' Bodycam shows Florida K-9 taking down armed teen burglary suspect
Bodycam video shows the moment a 15-year-old armed burglary suspect was taken down by a swift Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9.
Bodycam video shows the moment a 15-year-old armed burglary suspect was taken down by a swift Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9.
Nurses sue Florida hospital alleging they were not warned of active shooter drill, and thought it was real
Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.
Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.
Human skeletal remains found in woods behind Ocala warehouse, police say
A human skull was found in the woods behind a warehouse in Ocala, according to police.
A human skull was found in the woods behind a warehouse in Ocala, according to police.
Florida inmates paired with retired racehorses, giving both a second chance
Inmates in Florida are getting a second chance they thought they would never get. The "Second Chance Farm" is part of a program at the Lowell Correctional Institution that aims at giving the inmates a new ride and outlook on life.
Inmates in Florida are getting a second chance they thought they would never get. The "Second Chance Farm" is part of a program at the Lowell Correctional Institution that aims at giving the inmates a new ride and outlook on life.
Man drove stolen truck to Florida Space Force base on presidential mission to warn of aliens, deputies say
An Ocala man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly driving a stolen truck to the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County on a mission from the president, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
An Ocala man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly driving a stolen truck to the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County on a mission from the president, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Florida prayer case sent back to lower court
A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.
A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.
Man, woman accused of distracting cashiers to steal $1,300 from cash registers, police say
Police in Ocala are looking for two people who allegedly worked together to distract cashiers, while the other stole money out of the cash registers.
Police in Ocala are looking for two people who allegedly worked together to distract cashiers, while the other stole money out of the cash registers.
Marion County deputies looking for missing, endangered woman from Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is looking for Deborah Gutierrez, a missing 63-year-old woman from Ocala. She is reported to be endangered by her family and officials.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is looking for Deborah Gutierrez, a missing 63-year-old woman from Ocala. She is reported to be endangered by her family and officials.
Ocala reducing hours at city's Aquatic Fun Centers due to lifeguard shortage
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
No charges to be filed against Florida corrections officers after inmate subdued, left paralyzed | memo
Florida prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against two former Lowell corrections officers after a female inmate was left paralyzed while at the prison.
Florida prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against two former Lowell corrections officers after a female inmate was left paralyzed while at the prison.
Florida storm damage: Snapped trees, flooded streets in Ocala after Friday storms
Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Alligator warning issued at Blue Run Park in Marion County
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
Severe weather leaves downed trees, power outages across parts of Marion County
There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.
There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.
Ocala police seek help identifying women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home
The Ocala Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying two women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home employees and tried to use them at a local Sam's Club.
The Ocala Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying two women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home employees and tried to use them at a local Sam's Club.
Missing Central Florida woman found safe, police say
Police say Jennifer Reigle was last seen around noon in the Peach Lake Manor area of Ocoee.
Police say Jennifer Reigle was last seen around noon in the Peach Lake Manor area of Ocoee.