Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
Loud booms possible as U.S. Navy hosts bomb training exercises at Ocala National Forest
Naval Air Station Jacksonville has announced that the U.S. Navy will be conducting live bomb training exercises at the Pinecastle Range Complex in the Ocala National Forest from June 16 through June 22.
No Kings Protests: 3 people arrested in Ocala, Florida, police say
Thousands are estimated to have attended the so-called “No Kings” protests in Orlando and Central Florida on Saturday, while organizers said millions attended demonstrations across the United States. These protests happened on the same day as President Donald Trump's birthday and the military parade in Washington D.C. marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
Florida man sentenced to life in prison after breaking toddler’s back, killing her
A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison following the brutal murder of 2-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel in 2022.
Minivan driver killed in Ocala crash: police
A driver is dead following a crash early Sunday morning along USS 441 in Ocala, Florida.
Gunshots reported outside Winter Garden City Hall, police say
There were no victims found at the location, according to police.
Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home
A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms, police say
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.
Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'
A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.
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.