Police seek help in identifying suspect accused of robbing Ocala Restaurant.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Can You Identify This Man? Vandal Sought After Ocala Restaurant Break-In

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who was caught on camera vandalizing a west Ocala restaurant in the early hours of July 21.

Juvenile found with gun aboard school bus
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Juvenile Found with Firearm on School Bus Headed to College Park Elementary

Ocala police recovered a firearm from a student riding a school bus Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and the juvenile is now in custody as the investigation continues.

Ocala Fire Rescue respond to apartment fire
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Structure Fire Quickly Contained at Ocala Place Apartments

A mattress fire at Ocala Place Apartments prompted a multi-unit response from Ocala Fire Rescue Friday evening. Crews quickly contained the blaze within minutes, ensuring no injuries were reported. The fire, ruled accidental, was confined to a single unit.

Marion County Sheriff's Department deputy-involved shooting
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
UPDATED: Marion County Sheriff’s Office Involved in Deputy-Involved Shooting After Pursuit in Reddick; Suspect Shot

A deputy-involved shooting in Reddick early Friday morning has left one suspect hospitalized and multiple roads in northern Marion County affected as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates.

A man with a beard in an orange and white jump suit against a gray wall.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Morriston Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Including Sexual Assault on Minor Less than 12 Years Old

A Morriston Man was charged with multiple felonies including sexual battery on a minor 12 years of age or younger.

A woman with black hair in an orange and white jump suit.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Ocala Woman Arrested on Child Neglect Charges after a Fire in an Adjacent Apartment

An Ocala woman has been charged with counts of child neglect after giving her children special sauce, so she could go out.

A red and white fire truck with "Marion County Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side and a peach-colored fire station with an open garage door.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Ocala Firefighters Honored for Life-Saving Response in July Cardiac Arrest Case

Two Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics were recently recognized for their swift and effective response to a cardiac arrest call that led to a patient’s full recovery. The life-saving efforts took place on SE 17th Street on July 10.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Michigan-Based Church with Ocala Mansion Charged with Human Trafficking, Money Laundering and Forced Labor Violations

A Michigan-based church who owns property in Ocala, leadership has been indicted on Federal charges.

Ocala Police Department need help in identify a man who vandalized several vehicles on 8/23
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
UPDATED: Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Vandal in Downtown Ocala Parking Garage

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MAN? Ocala Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who vandalized multiple vehicles in a downtown parking garage on August 23.

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