Florida inmates paired with retired racehorses, giving both a second chance
Inmates in Florida are getting a second chance they thought they would never get. The "Second Chance Farm" is part of a program at the Lowell Correctional Institution that aims at giving the inmates a new ride and outlook on life.
Inmates in Florida are getting a second chance they thought they would never get. The "Second Chance Farm" is part of a program at the Lowell Correctional Institution that aims at giving the inmates a new ride and outlook on life.
Man drove stolen truck to Florida Space Force base on presidential mission to warn of aliens, deputies say
An Ocala man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly driving a stolen truck to the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County on a mission from the president, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
An Ocala man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly driving a stolen truck to the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County on a mission from the president, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Videos capture waterspout formation over Florida's Lake Weir
The FOX 35 Storm Team was tracking thunderstorms in Marion County around 7:40 p.m. Friday evening.
The FOX 35 Storm Team was tracking thunderstorms in Marion County around 7:40 p.m. Friday evening.
Florida prayer case sent back to lower court
A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.
A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.
Man, woman accused of distracting cashiers to steal $1,300 from cash registers, police say
Police in Ocala are looking for two people who allegedly worked together to distract cashiers, while the other stole money out of the cash registers.
Police in Ocala are looking for two people who allegedly worked together to distract cashiers, while the other stole money out of the cash registers.
Florida man arrested for operating gambling business disguised as clothing store, deputies say
Ralph McNish was arrested Wednesday for operating a covert fish games café in Marion County.
Ralph McNish was arrested Wednesday for operating a covert fish games café in Marion County.
Fire breaks out at Marion County Public Schools building
Officials are working to learn the cause of a fire that broke out at the Technical Services Department of Marion County Public Schools Saturday, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Officials are working to learn the cause of a fire that broke out at the Technical Services Department of Marion County Public Schools Saturday, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Marion County deputies looking for missing, endangered woman from Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is looking for Deborah Gutierrez, a missing 63-year-old woman from Ocala. She is reported to be endangered by her family and officials.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is looking for Deborah Gutierrez, a missing 63-year-old woman from Ocala. She is reported to be endangered by her family and officials.
T-shirt text message scam: No, police agencies are not selling discounted t-shirts in Central Florida
No, law enforcement agencies in Central Florida are not selling t-shirts. It appears that a text message scam has begun to make the rounds again and various law enforcement agencies are warning people to not fall for the scam.
No, law enforcement agencies in Central Florida are not selling t-shirts. It appears that a text message scam has begun to make the rounds again and various law enforcement agencies are warning people to not fall for the scam.
Incorrect voter registration cards sent to some Marion County residents due to printing company error
Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox is addressing incorrect zip code information which was received by a voter for their residential address.
Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox is addressing incorrect zip code information which was received by a voter for their residential address.
Florida man tied up with belt after trying to carjack 74-year-old woman, burglarize home, deputies say
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Florida woman kills fish by pouring hot sauce in tank during a fight, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly pouring hot sauce in a fish tank, killing seven of the eight fish inside, during a fight at her Summerfield home on the 4th of July, deputies said.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly pouring hot sauce in a fish tank, killing seven of the eight fish inside, during a fight at her Summerfield home on the 4th of July, deputies said.
Ocala reducing hours at city's Aquatic Fun Centers due to lifeguard shortage
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
No charges to be filed against Florida corrections officers after inmate subdued, left paralyzed | memo
Florida prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against two former Lowell corrections officers after a female inmate was left paralyzed while at the prison.
Florida prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against two former Lowell corrections officers after a female inmate was left paralyzed while at the prison.
Florida storm damage: Snapped trees, flooded streets in Ocala after Friday storms
Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Alligator warning issued at Blue Run Park in Marion County
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
Severe weather leaves downed trees, power outages across parts of Marion County
There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.
There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.
Body recovered of man believed to have fallen off boat in Lake Weir, officials say
The body of a man who fell off a boat into Lake Weir has been recovered.
The body of a man who fell off a boat into Lake Weir has been recovered.
Man found dead after reported shooting in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead on Tuesday.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead on Tuesday.
Ocala police seek help identifying women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home
The Ocala Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying two women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home employees and tried to use them at a local Sam's Club.
The Ocala Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying two women who allegedly stole credit cards from funeral home employees and tried to use them at a local Sam's Club.