Two men indicted in separate 2024 Ocala homicide cases, police say
Two men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in separate 2024 homicide cases, the Ocala Police Department announced Wednesday.
Two men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in separate 2024 homicide cases, the Ocala Police Department announced Wednesday.
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet 'Lucky' and 'Charm'
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
No injuries reported after train derailment in Ocala
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.
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.
Trail derails in Ocala: 2 engines and 8 cars impacted, officials say
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say.
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say.
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).
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
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.
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.
Parents react after accusations daycare worker abused multiple infants at Ocala facility
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
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.
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.
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.
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There were no victims found at the location, according to police.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
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.
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.
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.
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.