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.

'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park

When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.

Second candidate files for seat vacated by Rep. Joe Harding

A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.

FHP: 52-year-old woman dies in fiery crash in Marion County

A 52-year-old woman died after crashing through several fences and her car caught on fire, Florida Highway Patrol said. 

Marion County thief steals over $21,000 from a man's bank account

A man reportedly stole over $21,000 from someone at a Marion County Truist bank and deputies are asking for the public's help to find him.

'Run!': Florida grandma recounts moment car burst into flames as family drove down road

Nadrine Stocker was driving down an Ocala street with her daughter and grandson in the car, when she says she started smelling gas. The actions she took in the seconds after that may have saved all their lives.