Ocala mayor, council feud over mask mandate
An order by the Marion County sheriff banning masks at the Sheriff's Office is gaining national attention. It's the latest in the debate over mask mandate policy in the county, as Ocala's mayor clashes with the council over the issue.
An order by the Marion County sheriff banning masks at the Sheriff's Office is gaining national attention. It's the latest in the debate over mask mandate policy in the county, as Ocala's mayor clashes with the council over the issue.
Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
Sheriff says deputies, visitors not allowed to wear masks
Marion County's sheriff says his deputies are not allowed to wear face masks.
Marion County's sheriff says his deputies are not allowed to wear face masks.
Florida man with 3 prior DUIs arrested after driving lawnmower on highway while intoxicated, deputies say
When the deputy made contact with Burke, he said that he could smell alcohol coming from his breath and his speech was slurred.
When the deputy made contact with Burke, he said that he could smell alcohol coming from his breath and his speech was slurred.
Ocasio-Cortez rejects GOP colleague’s apology in verbal spat
A Republican congressman from Florida offered an apology Wednesday for the “abrupt manner” he used in a verbal confrontation with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but denied aiming a sexist slur at her.
A Republican congressman from Florida offered an apology Wednesday for the “abrupt manner” he used in a verbal confrontation with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but denied aiming a sexist slur at her.
Here's what in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic looks like in one Florida county
Marion County Public Schools are already doing in-person summer school.
Marion County Public Schools are already doing in-person summer school.
Deputies: Man rammed vehicle into church, set foyer on fire
Steven Shields, 24, set fire to Queen of Peace Catholic church after smashing through the front door with a minivan, according to deputies.
Steven Shields, 24, set fire to Queen of Peace Catholic church after smashing through the front door with a minivan, according to deputies.
Man crashes into Central Florida church, lights it on fire with parishioners inside, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a man crashed a car into a Catholic church in Ocala and then set the building on fire, according to officials.
Deputies are investigating after a man crashed a car into a Catholic church in Ocala and then set the building on fire, according to officials.
Man crashes car into Ocala church, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a man crashed a car into a Catholic church in Ocala and then set the building on fire, according officials.
Deputies are investigating after a man crashed a car into a Catholic church in Ocala and then set the building on fire, according officials.
Silver Alert issued for missing Ocala man with dementia
A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing and endangered man.
A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing and endangered man.
Pilot dead after small plane crash in Ocala, fire rescue units say
Fire rescue units found the small plane upside down with the pilot inside and deceased.
Fire rescue units found the small plane upside down with the pilot inside and deceased.
44 inmates, 10 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Marion County Jail
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida have reached 158,997, resulting in 3,550 deaths.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida have reached 158,997, resulting in 3,550 deaths.
Deputies locate missing Marion County woman
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has located Kathleen Nolan.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has located Kathleen Nolan.
Deputies searching for missing and endangered 15-year-old from Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl from Ocala.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl from Ocala.
Florida deputies searching for missing teen, concerned about her medical condition
Deputies said that the missing teen was wearing an orange shirt and shorts with a camouflage pattern.
Deputies said that the missing teen was wearing an orange shirt and shorts with a camouflage pattern.
Bomb squad finds old hand grenade in shed at Central Florida home, deputies say
The Sheriff's Office said that same day, the responding bomb squad had just trained with members of the Coleman Federal Prison.
The Sheriff's Office said that same day, the responding bomb squad had just trained with members of the Coleman Federal Prison.
Tickets now on sale for Garth Brooks concert event at 300 drive-in theaters across America
The only Florida date is at the Ocala Drive-In Theater.
The only Florida date is at the Ocala Drive-In Theater.
Ocala leaders discuss future of Confederate monument
Ocala’s city leaders are sounding-off on whether or not to remove a Confederate monument in Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Ocala’s city leaders are sounding-off on whether or not to remove a Confederate monument in Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Ocala leaders discuss future of Confederate monument
Nationwide, Confederate statues have been taken down at public places. Ocala?s city leaders are sounding-off on whether or not to remove a Confederate monument in Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Nationwide, Confederate statues have been taken down at public places. Ocala?s city leaders are sounding-off on whether or not to remove a Confederate monument in Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Deputies: Horse found dismembered, butchered in Central Florida
Deputies said that the horse was found deceased, dismembered, and butchered.
Deputies said that the horse was found deceased, dismembered, and butchered.