U.S. Navy to complete bombing exercises in Ocala National Forest this week
The U.S. Navy warned that drivers should "use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National Forest and surrounding areas."
The U.S. Navy warned that drivers should "use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National Forest and surrounding areas."
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Massive sinkhole opens up in Central Florida, taking down traffic lights with it
The massive sinkhole in Marion County took down traffic control lights, causing one vehicle to crash and lanes in the area to close down.
The massive sinkhole in Marion County took down traffic control lights, causing one vehicle to crash and lanes in the area to close down.
Cleaning air ducts can improve air quality, experts say
Keeping coronavirus out of your home might be as easy as cleaning the air in your house and servicing air ducts. However, experts warn there is still a risk the virus can be present.
Keeping coronavirus out of your home might be as easy as cleaning the air in your house and servicing air ducts. However, experts warn there is still a risk the virus can be present.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Police search for suspect in Ocala hit and run
Ocala police officers are searching for the suspect in a fatal hit and run.
Ocala police officers are searching for the suspect in a fatal hit and run.
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.
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.
While thousands of out-of-work Floridians struggle to get their unemployment benefits, one Central Florida woman has the opposite problem.