A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Local
2 months ago
Vehicle collision in Marion Oaks leaves one dead

A three-vehicle collision in Marion Oaks resulted in a fatality July 15, 2025.

Ocala Police Department warn of a DMV Scam Alert
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents

A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.

Police Investigating a body found at 1st Ave National bank in Ocala
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating

Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In the background a red fire truck, with a tree line and the top of a home in the foreground a massive felled tree.
Local
2 months ago
Ocala fire and rescue help man and dog from dwelling after tree falls on home

Ocala Fire and Rescue responds to and helps free a man and dog from a dwelling after a tree falls on a duplex.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Local
2 months ago
Special Election to be held for Ocala mayor and council seats as none of the candidates qualify

City of Ocala to hold a special election on Sept 16, after all seven candidates failed to meet the requirements for payment of their qualifying fee.

An insignia with writing and images against a beige background, with a gray base, and flag with colors and images and insignias.
Local
3 months ago
Chair Kathy Bryant to deliver state of the county presentation at multiple locations

Marion County Commission Chair Kathy Bryant will be delivering the State of the County address at multiple locations in the coming weeks.

To the left a turned over vehicle, an upright vehicle on the shoulder of the road, people and a law enforcement vehicle to the right in the background, more people in the road and a tree overhanging the road to right in the foreground.
Local
3 months ago
Collaborative campaign places an emphasis on the dangers of speeding

Operations Southern Slowdown, a collaborative effort between Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles kicked off on, July 14 and will go through July 20.

Local
3 months ago
Crash kills an infant and toddler, sends two adults to the hospital

A collision in Gainesville on the morning of July 10, 2025, left an infant and toddler dead.

Green and white law enforcement vehicle with lettering on the front, and a street scene in the background.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office weekly roundup

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s roundup features, burglary, traffic stops, heavy damage to a home, habitual traffic violators, car break-ins and drunk driving.

Dark storm clouds loom over a green field in southeast Ocala.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rain chances rise as weak Gulf system brings storms to Ocala and Marion County

Forecasters watching low-pressure system moving across Florida with potential for heavy rain and localized flooding midweek.

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