Sheriff: Fugitive pulls gun on deputy, chokes and bites K-9
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a fugitive pulled a gun on a deputy and his K-9 during a foot pursuit.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a fugitive pulled a gun on a deputy and his K-9 during a foot pursuit.
Ocala police warn 'serial rapist' sketch circulating on social media is from 2011
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."
Search underway for Florida teen missing for over 2 weeks
She was originally reported as a runaway but due to the length of her absence and other suspicious circumstances, there is a concern for her well-being.
She was originally reported as a runaway but due to the length of her absence and other suspicious circumstances, there is a concern for her well-being.
Beautiful morning sky appears after SpaceX launch
The early morning launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites on Sunday created some beautiful colors and cloud formations in the sky.
The early morning launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites on Sunday created some beautiful colors and cloud formations in the sky.
FHP: Motorcyclist killed in freak accident after striking bear in Ocala
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a bear in Ocala.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a bear in Ocala.
Homicide suspect caught on camera
Marion County authorities need help tracking down a possible killer. Detectives released video of a person they believe could be involved the murder of 29-year-old Melissa Nease.
Marion County authorities need help tracking down a possible killer. Detectives released video of a person they believe could be involved the murder of 29-year-old Melissa Nease.
Driver injured after semi-truck hits car in Ocala, officials say
Firefighters reported heavy damage and the driver of the sedan involved was entrapped.
Firefighters reported heavy damage and the driver of the sedan involved was entrapped.
Deputies: Suspect wanted after kidnapping, raping, abandoning woman near Florida highway
Deputies said that while unconscious, the suspect allegedly raped the victim before leaving her beside the roadway near Highway 314.
Deputies said that while unconscious, the suspect allegedly raped the victim before leaving her beside the roadway near Highway 314.
Search for kidnapping, rape suspect
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
5 students, 1 adult taken to hospital after air conditioner at Florida school malfunctions
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
Officer involved in crash with driver in Ocala
No word on if there were any injuries.
No word on if there were any injuries.
State not responding to issues with COVID-19 vaccine sign-up website
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
Marion County man struggling to secure vaccine
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
Central Florida seniors offered vaccination appointments hundreds of miles from home
Some Central Florida seniors tell FOX 35 they signed up for the vaccine through the state's website, then were offered appointments in Broward County.
Some Central Florida seniors tell FOX 35 they signed up for the vaccine through the state's website, then were offered appointments in Broward County.
Marion County seniors offered vaccine appointments in South Florida
Some people in Marion County have been offered COVID-19 vaccine appointments all the way down in Broward County, a four-hour drive away and hundreds of miles round-trip.
Some people in Marion County have been offered COVID-19 vaccine appointments all the way down in Broward County, a four-hour drive away and hundreds of miles round-trip.
Police: Apartment with single mother, 5 children shot at in Ocala
Detectives are reportedly looking for assistance in identifying the shooter.
Detectives are reportedly looking for assistance in identifying the shooter.
Missing Marion County teen with epilepsy found safe
Charles was last seen wearing a red jacket with a firefighter picture on the back, blue jeans, and light blue sneakers.
Charles was last seen wearing a red jacket with a firefighter picture on the back, blue jeans, and light blue sneakers.
6 more far-right Oath Keepers members indicted on federal charges in Capitol riot
Six more people linked to the far-right Oath Keepers militia group have been indicted on charges that they planned and coordinated with one another in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Friday.
Six more people linked to the far-right Oath Keepers militia group have been indicted on charges that they planned and coordinated with one another in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Friday.
Ocala Police: Search ongoing for armed and dangerous felon
Benjamin Townsel is facing charges and is accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Benjamin Townsel is facing charges and is accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Marion County's 'most wanted' in custody after allegedly shooting at deputy
Nathaniel James Woodruff, 20, was considered armed and dangerous after authorities said he shot at a deputy during a traffic stop.
Nathaniel James Woodruff, 20, was considered armed and dangerous after authorities said he shot at a deputy during a traffic stop.