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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fighting COVID-19 fog machine
A fog machine is the newest weapon in the fight against the coronavirus. A mixture of water and salt is used to fumigate large spaces and is said to kill 99 percent of all viruses and germs on multiple surfaces.
Florida authorities searching for missing teen, family concerned for her well-being
Her family and law enforcement said that they are concerned for her well-being.
Ocala to return to in-person city council meetings May 19
Ocala city leaders are conducting business face to face. The next council meeting on May 19 will be in person. The chambers will allow for social distancing.
Ocala to hold next Council meeting in chambers
Ocala city leaders are conducting business face to face. The next council meeting on May 19 will be in person. The chambers will allow for social distancing.
Churches making changes for reopening amid COVID-19
Churches are hoping to welcome back congregants soon, but things will be different for some regarding seating.
Woman can't stop unemployment payments after landing job
While thousands of out-of-work Floridians struggle to get their unemployment benefits, one Central Florida woman has the opposite problem.
Ocala businesses reopening cautiously
Many Ocala businesses say they are going to follow guidelines under the reopening order by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Last week, Ocala's mayor said the city will enforce capacity limitations; however, those businesses can still be penalized by the state if they violate the rules.
Ocala mayor says city will not enforce some state guidelines for reopening
The Mayor of Ocala is refusing to following state rules over phase one of reopening, as set forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Chalk art celebrates nurses
Artists in Ocala are celebrating nurses this week through chalk art.
Central Florida hospital workers cheer as 63-year-old coronavirus patient is released
The staff of over 100 team members at AdventHealth Ocala lined the halls with colorful flowers and played music as they celebrated the patient’s discharge.
Ocala Fire Rescue donates vehicle to community in Bahamas
The Bahamas is still in need following the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian and Ocala Fire Rescue has stepped up by donating a vehicle to the community of Marsh Harbour.
Judge: 9-year-old Ocala boy accused of stabbing 5-year-old sister to undergo mental evaluation
The 9 year-old boy charged with attempted first-degree murder in the stabbing of his 5 year-old sister will undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
9-year-old boy accused of stabbing 5-year-old sister
An Ocala mother says she walked in on her 9-year-old son stabbing his little sister.
Police searching for footage of alleged burglar attacking Ocala homeowner
Police said that the man was confronted by a homeowner while burglarizing vehicles.
Secret Santa Operation: Police officers gift over $5,000 to Florida citizens for Christmas
For the third year in a row, Ocala police officers gave money to citizens to help with their holiday needs.