Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
Man stabbed to death in Marion County; deputies searching for suspect
Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.
Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.
9-year-old arrested after bringing gun on Ocala school bus, police say
A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.
A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet 'Lucky' and 'Charm'
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
No injuries reported after train derailment in Ocala
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. The two crew members on the train were unharmed, and there were no reported injuries or releases of hazardous materials.
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say. The two crew members on the train were unharmed, and there were no reported injuries or releases of hazardous materials.
Trail derails in Ocala: 2 engines and 8 cars impacted, officials say
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say.
Two engines and eight cars were impacted when a train derailed on Friday morning in Ocala, officials say.
Parents expected to protest outside Ocala daycare
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.
A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.
Parents react after accusations daycare worker abused multiple infants at Ocala facility
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
A daycare worker in Ocala is accused of abusing at least six infants between the ages of four and nine months, and police say there may be more victims.
Ocala man arrested for possession of child pornography and bestiality videos
A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.
A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home
A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.
A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms, police say
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.
Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'
A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.
A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.
Convicted felon takes officers on wild chase in Ocala
A convicted felon recently took officers on a wild chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Ocala. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the car crash. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing police and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A convicted felon recently took officers on a wild chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Ocala. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the car crash. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing police and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Suspect in alleged bank robbery, kidnapping previously served 10-year sentence for similar crime
A suspect shot by police following a bank robbery, kidnapping, and high-speed chase through Ocala had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.
A suspect shot by police following a bank robbery, kidnapping, and high-speed chase through Ocala had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.