Ocala Police have cleared the scene at the E.D. Croskey Center after investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting, confirming no threat to the public.
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Large law enforcement presence at Ocala Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard

This is the second time in less than a week law enforcement has been called out to this Walmart store.

Community
2 years ago
Stormy night results in victory for Pine Ridge residents trying to fend off development in their neighborhood

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners shot down a developer’s plan to start new home construction on what is the abandoned Pine Ridge Golf Course.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County deputies say missing woman found dead

Deputies say Ocala police found Betsy Reilly dead. No foul play is suspected.

Community
2 years ago
Citrus County community fighting to not lose its defunct golf course to development

Citrus County is anticipating a large turnout for the public hearing on the development application.

Education
2 years ago
Threat of severe weather prompts some school closures for Tuesday

Some school districts in the 352 are canceling class for tomorrow or dismissing early. Click to see the full list and the forecast.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police chief says they received more than 100 tips, that helped lead them to the suspected Paddock Mall shooter | VIDEO

Police Chief Mike Balken wouldn’t comment on the suspected motive for the deadly shooting. But says Albert Shell Jr. and victim David Barron knew each other.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
WATCH: Ocala police hold news conference regarding arrest of Paddock Mall shooting suspect

Ocala police chief Mike Balken updated the community on the arrest of 39-year-old Albert Shell Jr. and vows to do everything possible to make sure Shell spends the rest of his life behind bars.

Local
2 years ago
Fiancée of man targeted in Paddock Mall shooting creates GoFundMe for three of his surviving sons

David Nathaniel Barron, 40, died in the shooting at Paddock Mall. His family celebrated his life on Saturday.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: OPD reports no bomb at East Silver Springs Boulevard Walmart, all clear given

Ocala police say the bomb squad from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office searched the Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard and there is no danger.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County restarts Neuter Commuter program to control animal population

Marion County Animal Services’ Neuter Commuter is back to help stem the population overgrowth of dogs and cats.