Severe weather toppled trees and damaged homes in Ocala on Saturday, say fire safety crews. Officials say multiple fire engines were called to Southeast Eighth Street after a tree cracked and fell onto a home, taking down power lines.
This year, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people have been moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
A street race last weekend led to the death of a 77-year-old woman, and both of the suspected drivers have finally been caught, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One driver is facing pending charges and troopers are looking for another driver in a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 77-year-old woman in Ocala over the weekend.
Law enforcement arrested a Spring Hill man after over 26,000 pounds of litter was found dumped in the Ocala Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A federal survey shows that, on average, U.S. households spent 12% of the family budget on food in 2024. For very-low-income households, it was 33%. And over the past year, as food costs continued to rise, a new federal law pushed hundreds of thousands of Floridians out of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, America’s food security safety net. This article from Central Florida Public Media looks at those issues. It also focuses on the congressional options one voter affected by food insecurity will have on this year’s General Election ballot.
Deputies said security camera footage showed Duvall approaching the victims, pointing the weapon at them, and hitting the metal cable that was pulling the truck, all while getting within a few feet of them.
A Central Florida man who ignored what he thought were junk shipping emails said boxes began showing up at his Ocala home - and he soon discovered about $1,200 in credit card charges for items he says he never ordered.
Marion County deputies trying to stop an Amber Alert suspect used a PIT maneuver to disable his vehicle Monday evening — and shots were fired as they moved in to arrest him, according to the sheriff's office.
Apollo, a 13-year-old dog from Ocala, Florida, was found more than 1,000 miles away at a police station in Long Island, New York, months after disappearing from his home. His owner, Nicholas Josey, flew to New York to bring him back, and the family is now celebrating Apollo's safe return. The Joseys are still investigating how Apollo ended up so far from home and plan to share their findings with local authorities. For now, the family is focused on reuniting and preparing to celebrate Apollo’s upcoming 14th birthday.
A Marion County family is reuniting with their 13-year-old dog, Apollo, who was found in New York nearly two months after disappearing. Surveillance footage showed a woman taking Apollo, and he was later discovered in Hempstead with a tag bearing a different name. The family is incurring significant expenses to bring him home and is seeking answers about his journey, while expressing relief and excitement at his return. Authorities have not yet updated their previous determination that no crime occurred.
The cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Marion County and state officials on Thursday announced the arrest of more than 50 people in what is being called the largest child predator sting in the county’s history. Sheriff Billy Woods said the suspects included fathers, teachers, coaches and even a high school student.
A father and son were taken into custody this week after investigators said they uncovered a local RV scam, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A lightning strike over the holiday weekend severely damaged Larry Mull's Ocala property, destroying his shed and the well pump and filtration system that supplied his home with water. Mull and his family were left without running water for days and had to rely on a neighbor's supply while facing costly repairs. The incident occurred at a challenging time, delaying insurance and repair responses. Despite the destruction, Mull expressed relief that no one was hurt and that two full propane tanks in the shed were unharmed.
A 68-year-old Ocala man died after his motorcycle overturned on Maricamp Road near Locust Place on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Ocala church already recovering from a major electrical fire is now dealing with what church leaders describe as a hateful act of vandalism involving racial slurs and threatening messages. Leaders at St. Paul A.M.E. Church said someone broke into the church overnight and vandalized the property with racist language and symbols just days after a fire forced the church to close temporarily.
An electrical fire broke out late Saturday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Ocala, leading officials to condemn the building because of extensive damage.
An Ocala man has been jailed after he reportedly blew fentanyl into a deputy’s face outside Publix late last month, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Two 18-year-olds are facing criminal charges after a pair of social media stunts caused property damage and endangered people at two businesses on SW College Road.
Phillip Duncan previously worked as a paraprofessional at Oakcrest Elementary School in Ocala.
According to the district, the principal was transported to the hospital following the incident and is expected to make a full recovery and sustained only minor injuries.
Months after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.
An Ocala man has now been convicted after he raped a child last year, according to the State Attorney’s Office on Monday.
According to FHP, a pickup truck was backing out of the driveway when it struck the child, who was standing behind the vehicle.
Two people have now been arrested months after nearly 70 horses were seized from a Central Florida rescue, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Last week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
After their full-time 9-to-5 jobs, a group of women in Ocala head to a different kind of workplace —one defined by strength, speed, and sisterhood, otherwise known as the Ocala Women’s Roller Derby League, Brick City Rollers.
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
A scheduled draw-down at the Rodman Reservoir, northwest of the Ocala National Forest and bordering Marion and Putnam Counties, revealed a secret landscape along the Ocklawaha River: hidden spring boils, drowned forests and remnants of a decades-old plan to cut across Florida.
An Ocala man was arrested after he was caught sexually propositioning a young boy in a gas station bathroom, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Marion County deputies found an unidentified woman dead on Silver Road after a possible overdose Friday evening, and Major Crimes detectives are investigating the case as a suspicious death.
Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
U.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Heavy smoke from a brush fire forced officials to close S.R. 19 south of Salt Springs on Saturday as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
A husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January.
A man who shot and killed his ex-wife and her 4-year-old daughter in Ocala was tracked by law enforcement to Georgia, where he then took his own life in a traffic stop, according to police Chief Mike Balken.
After a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.
Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the “suspicious” deaths of two adults and two children outside of Ocala.
A bill moving through the Florida Senate would prohibit “adverse personnel action” against public-sector employees or contractors who choose to not use a person’s preferred pronouns.
Last week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A 34‑year‑old man was arrested early Friday after a shooting outside an Ocala bar left another man injured, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A midday fire damaged a double‑wide mobile home in northeast Ocala on Monday, displacing a family of four but causing no injuries, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
The ACSI has ranked the best convenience stores for customer satisfaction. But it turns out that Buc-ee's wasn't rated the top pick.
An Ocala man was arrested late last week as part of a human trafficking investigation, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Proposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make it more difficult for local governments to increase impact fees started to move forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate.
Ocala police Chief Mike Balken shared a video statement to social media updating his agency’s investigation of a man’s fatal shooting last week.
Rock the Country festival returns to Ocala with two days of epic performances, from country icons to hip-hop hits, all in celebration of 250 years of freedom.
Police say 64-year-old Harold Harper was gardening in the front yard of his home on Wednesday afternoon when he was shot and killed.
Traffic has been blocked in Ocala after a homicide investigation broke out on Wednesday, according to the police department.
With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.
After a handful of Marion County firefighters were arrested in the aftermath of a violent hazing scandal, new footage related to the incident has now been released.
Four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees accused in a violent hazing incident at a local fire station have pleaded not guilty to criminal charges and have waived their personal appearances at arraignments that had been scheduled for Tuesday, court records show.
An Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurant’s bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Ocala man landed in the roadway when he was ejected from his pickup and run over by a truck.
After four Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from their roles last month, the agency has announced another round of firings.
