Ocala officers pull over drivers, hand them $100

Some Central Florida drivers who thought they were going to get a traffic ticket got a sweet surprise instead.

Ocala police officer gets bicycle for teen who walks miles to school

Ocala Police Officer J.A. Fernandez, who serves as a student resource officer, had a special birthday surprise for a Marion County teenager.

Ocala man dies after being shot, police investigating

Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated event and is not connected with any prior or recent shooting incidents.

Ocala police headquarters temporarily closes lobby due to COVID

Signs from the street and signs from the lot make it clear. The Ocala Police Department station is temporarily closed.

Funeral homes in Marion County pause indoor memorial services

Some funeral homes in Marion County will be holding graveside services only until the end of 2021 to help slow community spread of COVID-19.

Local veteran still fighting to get US citizen stuck in Afghanistan home

For the last two-and-a-half weeks, retired Army veteran Tracy Swanson has been fighting harder than ever to ensure the safe extraction of his Afghan Interpreters and their families from Kabul.

Retired Army major trying to get interpreters out of Afghanistan
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A retired Army major in Ocala is desperate to get his interpreters out of Afghanistan where they were left behind when U.S. troops evacuated the war-torn country.

Lowell inmate severely injured after beating speaks out

Cheryl Weimar was serving time at Lowell CI. Her attorneys say guards broke her neck and left her a quadriplegic.

Man accused of carjacking off-duty FHP trooper

Ocala Police say a man was arrested after allegedly carjacking an off-duty Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. Aerial video from a helicopter shows the chase and takedown.

2 injured in shooting outside Ocala's Paddock Mall
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Police in Ocala are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of the Paddock Mall. Authorities were still searching for a suspect late Tuesday evening and they believe this was not a random act.

Marion County reports 34,235 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of July 23

According to the most recent state report, Marion County is reporting 34,235 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of July 23. This is an increase of 1,056 cases from the previous week.

Deputies: 4 missing teens in Ocala found safe

The Marion County Sheriff's Office said all four of the missing teens were found safe on Sunday.