Shooting investigation near Marion County middle school leaves man dead, deputies say

An investigation into a shooting and crash near Liberty Middle School in Ocala could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Arrest in Michelle Parker case offers hope to family of missing Marion County woman

An arrest in the 2011 disappearance of Orlando mother Michelle Parker is renewing hope for families still searching for answers in missing-person cases, including the family of Sara Ebersole, who vanished from Marion County more than three years ago.

Man sentenced to life for deadly shooting outside Marion County middle school

A 36-year-old man has been convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a man outside a Marion County middle school following a student awards ceremony in 2024.

Officers missed signs of impairment before crash that killed mother, son: Ocala Police Chief

Newly released body-camera video shows Ocala police officers speaking with two brothers whose vehicle was stopped in the middle of a road just minutes before a crash that killed a mother and her adult son.

Teen recovering after attack by 5 dogs, father recounts desperate rescue

A 17-year-old Marion County teen is recovering after he says he was attacked by five dogs while walking with his father Monday night.

Teen seriously injured after social media stunt in Ocala ends in crash, police say

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured after a social media stunt in the median of a busy Ocala roadway ended with a pickup truck crashing into the group, police said.

Police: Mom, 5-year-old shot during drive-by shooting in Ocala

A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.

Ocala police investigate deadly shooting that killed 1, injured 2

A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Ocala, police said, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violence.

Marion County fourth-grader honored for saving choking classmate

A Marion County fourth-grader is being honored for helping to save a classmate who was choking during lunch at Emerald Shores Elementary School.

Tree crashes into Ocala home roof after strong storm
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Ocala Fire Rescue responded to two separate homes on Saturday after severe weather caused large trees to collapse, crushing roofs and compromising structural integrity. One resident on SE Eighth Street narrowly escaped injury when a tree caved into her living room ceiling while she sat inside with her dog.

Man hunt for Marion County shooting, vehicle theft suspect continues
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Authorities in Marion County are continuing their search for 49-year-old Leroy Parks III. Deputies said Parks left a home on Southeast 192nd Court in Ocklawaha after a shooting about 5:45 a.m. and then stole two vehicles. The shooting victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

'Armed and dangerous' suspect sought after shooting, vehicle thefts in Marion County

Marion County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 49-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting and the theft of two vehicles Thursday morning, authorities said.

Firefighters rescue dog trapped in Marion County sinkhole

Firefighters rescued a dog named Lada after she became trapped in a sinkhole at a home in northwest Marion County.

Good Samaritans Rush in to Save Woman being Attacked by Alligator
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 A peaceful weekend on the water in Marion County shattered in an instant when an alligator attacked a local swimmer. Seeing the horror unfold, Jacinda and Mike Head didn't hesitate and jumped into the water to pull her to safety. In an exclusive interview, the couple walks us through the harrowing rescue.

Florida wildlife officials investigate deadly bear shooting in Marion County

Florida wildlife officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a black bear near Lake Kerr in Marion County that neighbors say left three cubs without their mother.