Gov. DeSantis awards Marion County deputies $5K bonus in Florida's law enforcement recruitment program
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $5,000 recruitment bonuses to Marion County sheriff's deputies as part of Florida's Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus program.
3 injured, extracted from Ocala crash between car and semi-truck: officials
Three people were seriously injured during a crash between a car and a semi-truck that took place Friday morning in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida deadly shooting, 'stand your ground' laws spotlighted in new Netflix documentary
A documentary coming to Netflix later this year focuses on the “stand your ground" laws through the lens of an Ocala shooting. The documentary, titled “The Perfect Neighbor," tells the story of Ajike “A.J." Owens, who was shot and killed in 2023 by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.
Ocala officers justified, disciplined after shooting, killing 3 aggressive dogs, Chief says
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
Florida man found guilty after scuba diver killed after being sucked into boat propeller
A federal jury this week found a Florida man guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the Coast Guard, and committing COVID-19 relief fraud, authorities said.
Woman in wheelchair killed in Ocala after being struck by vehicle
A woman in a wheelchair was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Gainesville Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say
A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Florida man with autism, schizophrenia reported missing in Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Christopher Williams who allegedly walked away from his home in Ocala.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces I-75 expansion, $70B in road improvements, new Buc-ee's
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced expansion plans for I-75, $70B in road improvements and the possibility of a new Buc-ee's locations.
Ocala youth coach arrested on sexual charge involving teen boy, police say
An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.
Florida man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple children, deputies search for additional victims
Deputies are searching for additional victims after they recently arrested a Florida man accused of sexually abusing children.
Victim of Ocala laundromat explosion encourages trauma victims to seek help, therapy
More than half a year after an explosion at an Ocala laundromat, victims of the fire say they’re nowhere close to being recovered.
Bomb ignites fire in Ocala National Forest during routine Navy air training
A U.S. Navy pilot missed their target during bomb testing training, igniting flames in the Ocala National Forest Wednesday.
3 suspects arrested in alleged murder of 24-year-old in Ocala, police say
Police said they have arrested three suspects in the alleged murder of 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. in Ocala.
2 Ocala fires leave 1 home saved, another up in flames
Ocala Fire Rescue faced two structure fires on Wednesday morning, both resulting in two very different outcomes.
Florida boy, 17, traded child porn for better video game rank, deputies say
Deputies said they arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly exchanged child pornography to earn a higher rank in a video game.
