Sheriff: Lake Weir Middle School dean accused of sexually battering student bonded out of jail
Marion County deputies arrested a local middle school dean following accusations of sexual battery on a student.
Marion County deputies arrested a local middle school dean following accusations of sexual battery on a student.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new Florida tax holidays and exemptions
A series of sales-tax “holidays” on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax in October topped a package signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A series of sales-tax “holidays” on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax in October topped a package signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Police: Person shot in face after groups start shooting at each other outside Florida Waffle House
An innocent person was shot in the face outside a Waffle House in Ocala, Florida early Wednesday after two groups began shooting at each other, according to the Ocala Police Department.
An innocent person was shot in the face outside a Waffle House in Ocala, Florida early Wednesday after two groups began shooting at each other, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Neighbor uses sledgehammer to rescue disabled friend from burning home
Marion County firefighters say neighbors rescued a man from his Ocala home, after a fire broke out.
Marion County firefighters say neighbors rescued a man from his Ocala home, after a fire broke out.
'That's a good boy:' Bodycam video shows K-9 capture man after police chase in Ocala
The Ocala Police Department released body camera video that shows the moments a police K-9 caught a driver who is accused of leading officers on a chase in Ocala on Saturday.
The Ocala Police Department released body camera video that shows the moments a police K-9 caught a driver who is accused of leading officers on a chase in Ocala on Saturday.
Florida teens previously charged in body armor shooting death arrested again in alleged drive-by shooting
Two Florida teenagers arrested earlier this month for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of Marion County boy have been arrested again following a suspected drive-by shooting.
Two Florida teenagers arrested earlier this month for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of Marion County boy have been arrested again following a suspected drive-by shooting.
Federal appeals court wades into Ocala prayer vigil fight
A federal appeals court Thursday will take up a long-running constitutional dispute about a prayer vigil that was backed by the Ocala police chief amid a spate of shootings in the community.
A federal appeals court Thursday will take up a long-running constitutional dispute about a prayer vigil that was backed by the Ocala police chief amid a spate of shootings in the community.
Ocala police arrest 33-year-old man after boy accuses him of sexual battery
Police in Ocala arrested Darrin Charles on Tuesday after officers say a 10-year-old accused him of sexual battery. Photo via Ocala Police Department.
Police in Ocala arrested Darrin Charles on Tuesday after officers say a 10-year-old accused him of sexual battery. Photo via Ocala Police Department.
Marion County shelter reaches capacity; adoption fees waived for April
Marion County Animal Services is currently overcrowded and is looking for loving families to adopt its shelter residents.
Marion County Animal Services is currently overcrowded and is looking for loving families to adopt its shelter residents.
Firefighters fight fire at Ocala home
Ocala Fire Rescue is investigating what caused a house to catch fire early Saturday morning.
Ocala Fire Rescue is investigating what caused a house to catch fire early Saturday morning.
Officials: 9 students arrested, 13 suspended after fights at Marion County middle school
Marion County Public Schools says Ocala police increased their presence on campus the following day and would continue next week.
Marion County Public Schools says Ocala police increased their presence on campus the following day and would continue next week.
Police: Florida man crashes into Ocala police officer's vehicle, arrested for suspected DUI
An 83-year-old Florida man was arrested under suspicion of DUI after he crashed into the back of an Ocala Police Department's patrol vehicle, according to the department.
An 83-year-old Florida man was arrested under suspicion of DUI after he crashed into the back of an Ocala Police Department's patrol vehicle, according to the department.
Police: 1 killed when Florida teens take turns shooting at each other while wearing body armor
Police say one suspect and the victim were taking turns shooting at each other while wearing a vest that contained a form of body armor when he was hit.
Police say one suspect and the victim were taking turns shooting at each other while wearing a vest that contained a form of body armor when he was hit.
Florida businesses, residents still cleaning up month after tornado spun through Ocala
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.
Body cam shows armed Walmart shopper being tased by Marion County deputy
According to the Marion County Sheriff, 32-year-old Brandy McGowan walked into the Walmart on Highway 441 in Summerfield and started threatening customers with a brick.
According to the Marion County Sheriff, 32-year-old Brandy McGowan walked into the Walmart on Highway 441 in Summerfield and started threatening customers with a brick.
22 men arrested, accused of child sex crimes in undercover Marion County sting operation
A sting operation in Marion County led to the arrest of 22 men who allegedly tried to meet children for sex.
A sting operation in Marion County led to the arrest of 22 men who allegedly tried to meet children for sex.
Three missing kids from Marion County found safe in Georgia, authorities say
Three children who were missing from Marion County in Florida and believed to be endangered have been found safe in Dooly County, Georgia, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Three children who were missing from Marion County in Florida and believed to be endangered have been found safe in Dooly County, Georgia, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
14-year-old arrested in connection to deadly Ocala shooting
Police say they are looking for several other suspects.
Police say they are looking for several other suspects.
Theft of Olde English Bulldogge puppy caught on camera
Marion County deputies say a man was caught on video chasing dogs in the backyard of a home in rural Ocklawaha. He caught one, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy named Bo, and they disappeared.
Marion County deputies say a man was caught on video chasing dogs in the backyard of a home in rural Ocklawaha. He caught one, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy named Bo, and they disappeared.
Olde English Bulldog puppy stolen from backyard in Marion County: deputies
Detectives are asking for help to identify the thief and to locate the 6-month-old puppy.
Detectives are asking for help to identify the thief and to locate the 6-month-old puppy.