Scammer arrested after almost draining elderly Florida woman of her life savings, police say
A scammer was arrested after he targeted a 74-year-old Marion County woman for her life savings, convincing her to liquidate her cash into gold on Wednesday, Ocala police said.
Massive propane tank explosion injures Marion County firefighter on Fourth of July: officials
A Marion County firefighter is recovering after he was injured when a propane tank explosion sparked a large fire on the 4th of July, officials said.
One person found dead in Ocala late Saturday night, police say
A person was found dead in Ocala late Saturday night, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Ocala violated First Amendment with prayer vigil, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the City of Ocala violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution when it hosted a prayer vigil in 2014.
Marion County school bus crashes into house after truck runs stop sign: FHP
Two people are injured after a pickup truck ran a stop sign and caused a chain reaction that ended with a Marion County school bus crashing into a home, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
24-year-old shot, killed in Ocala neighborhood, police say
A 24-year-old was shot and killed in a neighborhood in Ocala on Sunday night, according to police.
Man arrested for robbing Ocala gas station at gunpoint, police say
A man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a convenience store in Ocala at gunpoint, police said.
Florida man accused of burglarizing Waffle House patron's truck while they ate inside restaurant
A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly helped burglarize a pickup truck parked outside Waffle House.
New video shows interrogation of Susan Lorincz after allegedly shooting, killing neighbor
New video footage has emerged showing the interrogation of Susan Lorincz, the Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor, A.J. Owens, last year.
17-year-old arrested for DUI crash that left husband, wife dead in Ocala: police
A 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection to a February crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife in Ocala, according to police.
Multi-vehicle fire breaks out at Ocala auto body shop overnight: officials
Four cars were involved in a multi-vehicle fire at an Ocala auto body shop overnight, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
2 clerks at same Ocala 7-Eleven arrested for separate theft schemes on same day: deputies
Two 7-Eleven clerks at the same Ocala gas station were arrested on Sunday in separate theft incidents, according to deputies.
Florida won't have the world's largest Buc-ee's after all
For over a year now, Floridians were made to think that the Sunshine State would soon be home to the world's largest Buc-ee's. Unfortunately, that isn't the case anymore.
More than 21 people hospitalized while attending Central Florida Rock the Country music festival
More than 21 people were hospitalized, and 350 others interacted with emergency services while attending the Rock the Country Festival in Ocala on Friday.
Pilot rescued after plane crashes at Ocala airport
Crews found the plane against the tree line near an airport fence with the pilot unable to exit, according to officials.
Community helps Ocala pizzeria after scammed during fundraiser for victim of car crash
A Marion County pizza parlor has received a significant boost from the community after it was a victim of a $500 scam.
Texas to open 'world's largest' Buc-ee's, but Central Florida will soon take the crown
The world's largest Buc-ee's is set to open next week in Texas. The 75,000-square-foot travel center will be dethroned, however, when Central Florida's newest Buc-ee's opens its doors.
AJ Owens update: Children remember Ocala mom year after shooting death
Sunday marked a year since a Florida mom was shot in Ocala allegedly by her neighbor, following years of apparent disputes between them.
Motorcyclist killed following crash at Ocala intersection, police say
A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after being struck by a car in Ocala, police said.
Former Ocala high school dean accused of sexual misconduct with students
A former high school dean in Marion County was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with students, police said.