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.

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.

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.

FHP: 16-year-old Ocala boy arrested for DUI manslaughter in Citrus County crash

A 16-year-old Ocala boy was arrested on several charges Friday, including DUI manslaughter stemming from a crash that left a woman dead in January, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police help find shelter for 2 people, 17 dogs involved in crash in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department said it was able to find shelter for two people and 17 dogs after a crash left their van inoperable on Sunday.

Ocala police officers who saved choking baby speak
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We are hearing from responding police officers who assisted in saving a choking baby at a Golden Corral Restaurant in Ocala.

Ocala police officer credited with saving choking baby

An emergency unfolded Saturday night right in the middle of a Golden Corral Restaurant. Police responded to the call, with one officer jumping into action, grabbing a choking baby and patting his back until he began to cry. The brand-new mom and dad were frozen in fear.

Ocala rollover crash sends 2 to hospital

Ocala Fire Rescue units on Tuesday responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a rollover of one of the vehicles along East Silver Springs Boulevard.

'He thought it was candy': Warning to parents about weed gummies

An Ocala father has a warning for parents about gummies laced with THC after he claims his sixth-grader took one without knowing what it was. 

'That's a good boy:' Bodycam video shows K-9 capture man after police chase in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department released body camera video that shows the moments a police K-9 caught a driver who is accused of leading officers on a chase in Ocala on Saturday.

Ocala police arrest 33-year-old man after boy accuses him of sexual battery

Police in Ocala arrested Darrin Charles on Tuesday after officers say a 10-year-old accused him of sexual battery. Photo via Ocala Police Department.