Florida toddler found naked in roadway by postal worker
A U.S. Postal Service worker found a child wandering in the middle of a Florida roadway, naked and unsupervised, police said. Two other witnesses driving behind the mail truck also observed the child in the street, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A U.S. Postal Service worker found a child wandering in the middle of a Florida roadway, naked and unsupervised, police said. Two other witnesses driving behind the mail truck also observed the child in the street, according to the Ocala Police Department.
'Please get the dog!' Bodycam shows Florida K-9 taking down armed teen burglary suspect
Bodycam video shows the moment a 15-year-old armed burglary suspect was taken down by a swift Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9.
Bodycam video shows the moment a 15-year-old armed burglary suspect was taken down by a swift Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9.
Gun-detecting K-9 Albi to patrol Marion County schools
As students in Marion County head back to class, a new K-9 that can sniff out guns will be patrolling campuses to help keep kids safe.
As students in Marion County head back to class, a new K-9 that can sniff out guns will be patrolling campuses to help keep kids safe.
In wake of Uvalde, Florida agencies beefing up school security
School safety is a major concern for parents in Central Florida following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Authorities in Orange County have detailed their plans to keep schools safe just as classes resume on Wednesday.
School safety is a major concern for parents in Central Florida following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Authorities in Orange County have detailed their plans to keep schools safe just as classes resume on Wednesday.
1 dead after shooting in Citra, deputies say
One person was killed in an early morning shooting in Citra Saturday according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
One person was killed in an early morning shooting in Citra Saturday according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Missing 10-year-old girl from Marion County found safe
Arianna has been located and is safe.
Arianna has been located and is safe.
Nurses sue Florida hospital alleging they were not warned of active shooter drill, and thought it was real
Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.
Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.
Florida pumps brakes on turnpike extension
The state Department of Transportation has paused plans to extend Florida’s Turnpike northwest from Wildwood after four potential routes drew local opposition, the agency said Thursday.
The state Department of Transportation has paused plans to extend Florida’s Turnpike northwest from Wildwood after four potential routes drew local opposition, the agency said Thursday.
Human skeletal remains found in woods behind Ocala warehouse, police say
A human skull was found in the woods behind a warehouse in Ocala, according to police.
A human skull was found in the woods behind a warehouse in Ocala, according to police.
Florida prison officials hope to attract more qualified candidates with higher pay
The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring and employees can make more than ever before. Officials said the new starting salary is $41,600, an increase of more than $8,000 a year.
The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring and employees can make more than ever before. Officials said the new starting salary is $41,600, an increase of more than $8,000 a year.
8 arrested in illegal Central Florida cockfighting operation, deputies say
Seven men and a teenager in Central Florida were arrested for their alleged involvement in an illegal cockfighting operation at an Ocala home Saturday.
Seven men and a teenager in Central Florida were arrested for their alleged involvement in an illegal cockfighting operation at an Ocala home Saturday.
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.