U.S. Navy conducting bombing training in Ocala National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says the training will take place Father's Day weekend, from June 18-20.
The U.S. Forest Service says the training will take place Father's Day weekend, from June 18-20.
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.
“Vanessa has health issues and is without her medication, which has caused a concern for her safety,” deputies said.
2 teens, a boy and girl, shot in Ocala, police say
Both teens were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both teens were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
State Attorney not pressing charges in fatal shooting of Florida teen
Police explained that a vehicle confronted Chevelon and his friends who were walking outside in the complex when shots were fired from the vehicle.
Police explained that a vehicle confronted Chevelon and his friends who were walking outside in the complex when shots were fired from the vehicle.
Florida scientists find rare bee species in Ocala National Forest
Researchers made the discoveries during their second field season tracking the obscure bee in Central Florida’s sand pine scrub habitats.
Researchers made the discoveries during their second field season tracking the obscure bee in Central Florida’s sand pine scrub habitats.
Florida officials warn of dangerous bear encounters while camping
According to the National Park Service, you should keep your distance from bears and avoid surprising them.
According to the National Park Service, you should keep your distance from bears and avoid surprising them.
Central Florida woman wins $2 million days before birthday
Chang chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump sum of $1,780,000.
Chang chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump sum of $1,780,000.
Central Florida couple pleads guilty to attacking bears with dogs
Statewide prosecutors said the couple were part of a group of people who would use trained dogs to attack black bears in multiple areas in Central Florida, including the Ocala National Forest.
Statewide prosecutors said the couple were part of a group of people who would use trained dogs to attack black bears in multiple areas in Central Florida, including the Ocala National Forest.
Dashcam of Florida patrol vehicle captures car being swiped, flipped
The Ocala Police Department said that the crash happened directly in front of one of their unmarked units on Tuesday.
The Ocala Police Department said that the crash happened directly in front of one of their unmarked units on Tuesday.
Lawson, girl with extremely rare medical condition, returns to Florida home after treatment
Lawson is a baby girl with an extremely rare medical condition where she does not produce enough platelets, white blood cells, or red blood cells.
Lawson is a baby girl with an extremely rare medical condition where she does not produce enough platelets, white blood cells, or red blood cells.
Police: 14-year-old driver killed in Ocala crash that split SUV in two
The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
EF-1 tornado touches down near Ocala
A business owner in Ocala is trying to pick up the pieces after a powerful EF-1 tornado tore through the property.
A business owner in Ocala is trying to pick up the pieces after a powerful EF-1 tornado tore through the property.
Police: Florida man kidnapped woman, fired shots at officers
Police said that 32-year-old Manuel Jesus Robles kidnapped a woman at gunpoint and forced her into his car.
Police said that 32-year-old Manuel Jesus Robles kidnapped a woman at gunpoint and forced her into his car.
Police: Skeletal remains found in woods near Ocala
Police say they are waiting for a medical examiner to determine if the bones are human.
Police say they are waiting for a medical examiner to determine if the bones are human.
Ocala police warn 'serial rapist' sketch circulating on social media is from 2011
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."
FHP: Motorcyclist killed in freak accident after striking bear in Ocala
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a bear in Ocala.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a bear in Ocala.
Driver injured after semi-truck hits car in Ocala, officials say
Firefighters reported heavy damage and the driver of the sedan involved was entrapped.
Firefighters reported heavy damage and the driver of the sedan involved was entrapped.
5 students, 1 adult taken to hospital after air conditioner at Florida school malfunctions
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
Officer involved in crash with driver in Ocala
No word on if there were any injuries.
No word on if there were any injuries.
Police: Apartment with single mother, 5 children shot at in Ocala
Detectives are reportedly looking for assistance in identifying the shooter.
Detectives are reportedly looking for assistance in identifying the shooter.