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.

3 flags stolen from VFW Department of Florida headquarters in Ocala

Ocala police officers are looking for two different thieves who stole the flags from the VFW Department of Florida headquarters. They were caught on surveillance cameras.

B&B damaged by falling tree in Cedar Key as Tropical Storm Elsa brushes coast

The owner of a Cedar Key bed and breakfast says she'd been here 18 years without any significant storm damage, but with storm Elsa her luck ran out. 

Deputies: Missing 14-year-old girl located

“Vanessa has health issues and is without her medication, which has caused a concern for her safety,” deputies said.