Florida officer injured in deadly hit-and-run crash released from hospital after 17 days: 'We're relieved'
The officer injured in a head-on collision last month was released from the hospital after a 17-day stay, the Ocala Police Department announced Tuesday evening.
List: Hurricane Idalia triggers school closures across Florida
Here's a running list of school closures in Florida ahead of Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Florida Walmart evacuated after bomb threat written across store's wall: deputies
A Walmart in Ocala, Florida, has been evacuated after someone wrote a bomb threat across the store's wall, authorities said.
'You can't catch me': Florida man puts $300 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise in his pants, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly putting over $300 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise in his pants, according to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
'I will shoot your s*** up': Ocala police officer fired after threatening ex-girlfriend: Deputies
An Ocala police officer was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend's home up.
Man struck, killed by train in Ocala: Police
A man was killed while walking across train tracks in Ocala Thursday afternoon, police said.
Vacationing Florida deputies save diver lost off Florida Keys
David Woolf and Eric Thoresen are both Lieutenants at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. They’ve been friends for 20 years. Every Summer, their families take a vacation fishing in Key West.
Florida police warn of latest phone scam: 'Protect yourself!'
Florida police are warning residents of a phone scam that involves scammers posing as law enforcement or government officials.
Florida spring reopens after closing because of alligator attack
Alexander Springs in Central Florida is back open after closing because a man was reportedly bitten by a 7-and-a-half-foot alligator while snorkeling, according to the National Forests in Florida.
16-year-old girl sets fire in Florida hotel because she got into a fight with her mom: police
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police.
'Mistakes happen': Aunt says nephew and his friend started Ocala fireworks apartment fire
A woman said her 9-year-old nephew was with his friend when the two set the fireworks off inside of the home.
Susan Lorincz enters written plea of not guilty in Ajike 'AJ' Owens shooting case, trial date revealed
Susan Lorincz, the Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor amid a years-long feud, was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
I-75 traffic jam: Multiple accidents reported, including overturned truck and jackknifed semi
Two separate car crashes and a third traffic incident are causing delays on I-75 in both directions Tuesday.
Susan Lorincz enters written plea of not guilty
Susan Lorincz entered a written plea of not guilty ahead of her scheduled arraignment Tuesday morning.
Susan Lorincz to appear in court
Susan Lorincz is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Susan Lorincz arraignment scheduled for Tuesday in Ajike 'AJ' Owens shooting case
Susan Lorincz, the Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor amid a years-long feud, has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Video shows flames shooting through roof of Ocala home
A fire at an Ocala home sent one person to the hospital. Video footage shows flames shooting through the roof of the home.
Man accused of setting church on fire
A man is facing arson charges after allegedly starting fires at a church and at a home in Ocala, Florida, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Sink your teeth into 'Jaws'-inspired restaurant surfacing soon in Ocala
Get ready to sink your teeth into a Jaws-inspired restaurant that's planning to make Central Florida home after 46 years of business.
Florida man sets fire to church, house patio in mysterious act, police say
Rodney Deangelo Ferguson, 43, of Florida, was arrested by police on two counts of arson after someone witnessed him spark fires at a church and on the patio of a nearby home, the Ocala Police Department said in a news release.