Family pays thousands to rent home in Florida, only to find out it was a scam
A family in Florida is scrambling to find a new place to live – weeks after they moved from Louisiana to Florida – only to find out the person who rented it to them didn't own the home or have the authority to rent it out.
A family in Florida is scrambling to find a new place to live – weeks after they moved from Louisiana to Florida – only to find out the person who rented it to them didn't own the home or have the authority to rent it out.
'Miniature' horse sworn in as police officer in Central Florida city
A miniature horse has been named an honorary officer at a Central Florida city
A miniature horse has been named an honorary officer at a Central Florida city
Man killed, woman injured after Ocala shooting inside car; suspect at large
A man is dead and a woman was shot in the hand after a shooting inside a car in a motel parking lot in Ocala.
A man is dead and a woman was shot in the hand after a shooting inside a car in a motel parking lot in Ocala.
Search and rescue team of specialists from Alachua and Marion counties return from Ian recovery
A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.
A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.
Florida Highway Patrol car pulled from massive flood waters, days after Hurricane Ian struck the state
A Florida Highway Patrol car was pulled from Marion County floodwaters days after Hurricane Ian struck the state.
A Florida Highway Patrol car was pulled from Marion County floodwaters days after Hurricane Ian struck the state.
Liberty Middle School student, 13, dies after being hit by school district truck, police say
A 13-year-old Florida boy died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a Marion County Public School District truck.
A 13-year-old Florida boy died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a Marion County Public School District truck.
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.