No injuries reported after train derailment in Ocala
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Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. The two crew members on the train were unharmed, and there were no reported injuries or releases of hazardous materials.

Florida woman arrested after 14,000 pounds of trash found at Ocala homeless encampment

A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Parents expected to protest outside Ocala daycare
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A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.

Tree crashes onto Ocala duplex during storm; resident and dog rescued

A man and his dog were safely helped out of their Ocala home Monday afternoon after a large tree toppled onto a duplex during a severe storm, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

Ocala man arrested for possession of child pornography and bestiality videos

A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.

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.

Minivan driver killed in Ocala crash: police

A driver is dead following a crash early Sunday morning along USS 441 in Ocala, Florida.

Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
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A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.

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.

Convicted felon takes officers on wild chase in Ocala
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A convicted felon recently took officers on a wild chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Ocala. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the car crash. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing police and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Car smashes through Ocala Massage Envy lobby

A car smashed through the lobby of a Massage Envy in Ocala on Saturday morning.