Uncontrolled Marion County wildfire causing road closures due to heavy smoke, officials say
A 40-acre wildfire in Marion County has become uncontrolled and is now causing road closures from Highway 326 north to 100th Street due to heavy smoke reducing visibility, officials say.
A 40-acre wildfire in Marion County has become uncontrolled and is now causing road closures from Highway 326 north to 100th Street due to heavy smoke reducing visibility, officials say.
'Child killer' from Kentucky arrested in Marion County after failing to register as felon, deputies say
A “child killer" who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A “child killer" who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida couple scammed out of $2,500 after seeking help for Amazon Alexa device
A Marion County couple claims they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after attempting to resolve a problem with their Amazon Alexa device.
A Marion County couple claims they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after attempting to resolve a problem with their Amazon Alexa device.
Deadly bicycle accident near I-75 under investigation, troopers say
Deadly bicycle accident near I-75 under investigation, troopers say
Deadly bicycle accident near I-75 under investigation, troopers say
Person wanted for pulling gun, shooting at Marion County homecoming bonfire, party: Deputies
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported shooting that happened during a homecoming party and bonfire on Sept. 27, 2025 and is asking for the public's help identifying a potential suspect.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported shooting that happened during a homecoming party and bonfire on Sept. 27, 2025 and is asking for the public's help identifying a potential suspect.
Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Corporal punishment or discipline? Why Marion County substitute accused of hitting kids to likely avoid arrest
A substitute teacher filling in at South Ocala Elementary School has been fired from the Marion County Public School District after several students accused her of slapping, grabbing, and pushing kids, and of using racial slurs and other curse words.
A substitute teacher filling in at South Ocala Elementary School has been fired from the Marion County Public School District after several students accused her of slapping, grabbing, and pushing kids, and of using racial slurs and other curse words.
Discipline or corporal punishment? Sub won't be charged
A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.
A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
Missing Marion County teen found safe, unharmed
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
Missing Marion County teen safe, 'in good health,' deputies say
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance.
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance.
Missing Marion County teen found safe
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
Substitute teacher accused of hitting kids, using racial slurs in Ocala elementary school
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher struck a student and used racial slurs in class this week.
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher struck a student and used racial slurs in class this week.
Florida Amber Alert: No evidence missing Marion County teenager abducted by 4 men, deputies say
Authorities have issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 17-year-old Marion County boy.
Authorities have issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 17-year-old Marion County boy.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
76-year-old pedestrian killed in Marion County hit-and-run crash; troopers searching for driver
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 76-year-old pedestrian Tuesday night in Marion County.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 76-year-old pedestrian Tuesday night in Marion County.
I-75 southbound lanes closed in Marion County
All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area are currently closed as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigates a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass. All southbound traffic is being diverted off at Exit 374.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area are currently closed as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigates a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass. All southbound traffic is being diverted off at Exit 374.
I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP
Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
Florida dirt bike rider arrested after allegedly pulling gun on construction worker
A Florida dirt bike rider was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a road worker in Marion County.
A Florida dirt bike rider was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a road worker in Marion County.