Fans brave heat as Rock the Country festival kicks off in Ocala
Thousands of country music fans gathered in Ocala for the Rock the Country festival, staying cool under the heat and bracing for potential storms expected Saturday.
Thousands of country music fans gathered in Ocala for the Rock the Country festival, staying cool under the heat and bracing for potential storms expected Saturday.
Marion County substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with middle school student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit ending in retention pond, officer-involved shooting
A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.
A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.
Pilot injured in Cessna crash near Ocala airport, FAA investigating
Authorities in Ocala responded to a single-engine Cessna crash in the right-of-way along SW 67th Avenue Road, near the Ocala International Airport.
Authorities in Ocala responded to a single-engine Cessna crash in the right-of-way along SW 67th Avenue Road, near the Ocala International Airport.
Fires break out across Florida amid ongoing drought conditions
Crews across Florida and Central Florida are working to contain ongoing brush fires. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County on Friday due to a 150-acre active wildfire. Meanwhile, a 116-acre brush fire is burning in Osceola County in the Holopaw area. Three fires are also burning in Volusia County.
Crews across Florida and Central Florida are working to contain ongoing brush fires. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County on Friday due to a 150-acre active wildfire. Meanwhile, a 116-acre brush fire is burning in Osceola County in the Holopaw area. Three fires are also burning in Volusia County.
Marion County residents ordered to evacuate homes due to wildfire threat
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County due to an active wildfire.
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County due to an active wildfire.
Experts warn of risks to children playing Roblox
Experts are warning parents about the dangers of allowing children to play video game Roblox. The game gives kids the ability to chat with people across the world. Marion County deputies recently arrested a teenager for allegedly exploiting younger kids online. Officials said the suspects would find young victims on the game and then move his conversations to private texts and server messages.
Experts are warning parents about the dangers of allowing children to play video game Roblox. The game gives kids the ability to chat with people across the world. Marion County deputies recently arrested a teenager for allegedly exploiting younger kids online. Officials said the suspects would find young victims on the game and then move his conversations to private texts and server messages.
Man accused of trying to carjack driver on I-75
In Marion County, deputies say they ended up chasing after a driver who was going 85 mph in a 45 mph speed zone and refused to stop. Deputies say 25-year-old Charlie Daniels Jr. remains in the Marion County Jail without bond. Authorities said Daniels is facing myriad charges.
In Marion County, deputies say they ended up chasing after a driver who was going 85 mph in a 45 mph speed zone and refused to stop. Deputies say 25-year-old Charlie Daniels Jr. remains in the Marion County Jail without bond. Authorities said Daniels is facing myriad charges.
Florida convicted felon, 25, arrested after series of violent crimes: Deputies
A 25-year-old convicted Florida felon has been arrested after a series of violent crimes, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
A 25-year-old convicted Florida felon has been arrested after a series of violent crimes, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
Ocala teen arrested, used Roblox to communicate with and sexually exploit children
A Marion County teen was arrested after allegedly using the game Roblox to communicate with children, directing them to molest their younger siblings and produce child sexual abuse material.
A Marion County teen was arrested after allegedly using the game Roblox to communicate with children, directing them to molest their younger siblings and produce child sexual abuse material.
Florida teen awakens from coma months after scooter crash
Jermaine Bridges, a 15-year-old from Marion Oaks, is recovering after spending nearly four months in a coma following a car accident involving his electric scooter.
Jermaine Bridges, a 15-year-old from Marion Oaks, is recovering after spending nearly four months in a coma following a car accident involving his electric scooter.
Siblings arrested in Marion County after throwing brass knuckles through school bus window
Two adults were arrested Monday after authorities say a pair of brass knuckles were thrown through the window of a Marion County Public Schools bus.
Two adults were arrested Monday after authorities say a pair of brass knuckles were thrown through the window of a Marion County Public Schools bus.
Marion County school board to vote on interim superintendent
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
2 arrested in Marion County for pointing BB gun at children
Two individuals were arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at children in northwest Marion County last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Two individuals were arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at children in northwest Marion County last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire, officials say
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
Fire burns through storage building in Marion County
New video is shows crews battling an intense building fire in the Belleview area of Marion County. The fire sparked last night at a storage building for construction materials. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
New video is shows crews battling an intense building fire in the Belleview area of Marion County. The fire sparked last night at a storage building for construction materials. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Good Samaritans, deputies save Florida fisherman after medical emergency on river
A man suffered a medical emergency while fishing on Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida, but was saved by nearby good Samaritans and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A man suffered a medical emergency while fishing on Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida, but was saved by nearby good Samaritans and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Florida doctor completes pretrial intervention program, prosecutors drop charge
Charges have been dropped against Florida doctor, Jose Jacobs, after he completed a pretrial intervention program, the Florida State Attorney's Office said.
Charges have been dropped against Florida doctor, Jose Jacobs, after he completed a pretrial intervention program, the Florida State Attorney's Office said.
Florida special congressional elections test GOP strongholds in Central Florida, Panhandle
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
3 hurt after car smashes into semi in Marion County
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.
Three people were injured during a car crash that took place Friday morning in Marion County. Officials said a car slammed into the back of a semi-truck that was carrying equipment.