U.S. Navy testing bombs in Ocala National Forest

If you're in Central Florida and you're hearing booms or your whole house is shaking, there's a reason for it. 

Arson suspect climbed up tree before 11-hour standoff, deputies say

On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the arrest of a Citra arson suspect on New Year's Day. 

Florida man poisoned neighbors' cats and dog in Dunnellon; arrested, deputies say

Jeremy Stromwall, of Dunnellon, Florida, was arrested Wednesday on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly poisoned multiple pet cats and a dog in his neigbhorhood, according to deputies.

Newborn surrendered at Florida fire station 'Baby Box'

An Ocala newborn was the 23rd baby to be surrendered inside a Baby Box since 2017, also marking the first surrendered baby in 2023. 

2 dead, 4 hurt in Florida shooting New Year's Day in Ocala, police say

Two people are dead and four others are hurt after gunfire rang out at a large gathering early New's Year's Day in Ocala, according to police.

Ocala man killed in hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve, FHP says

Troopers are searching for the driver that hit and killed an Ocala man on New Year's Eve in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Florida mother, son missing since mid-December, last seen in Dunnellon

A Florida mother and her adult son have been reported missing since mid-December and authorities are seeking the public's help in locating them.

Officials: Man shot after taking Marion County deputy's Taser during struggle

Florida deputies shot a man on Thursday night after he fought with deputies and took one of the deputy's stun gun, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Special election dates set for seat vacated by Joe Harding who resigned following indictment

Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.

Ocala man, 11-year-old killed in Sumter County crash

Two people, including a child, were killed after an SUV crashed along SR-91 early Thursday morning.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri visits Central Florida, donates 10 pizzas to police department

It appears that TV chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri made a visit to Central Florida over the weekend to visit a couple of restaurants – and even donated some pizzas to a local police department.

Florida weather: Some cities could see freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend

While the Sunshine State is known for its abundance of sunshine, tropical palm trees, and beaches, a large arctic airmass will make its way across the country dropping temperatures in Florida, causing some parts of northern Florida to potentially see temperatures below freezing.  

Road rage shooting leaves 2 hurt in Ocala, police say

Two men were hurt after they were involved in a road rage shooting incident in Ocala Monday morning, according to police.