Ocala Police looking for public's help in solving 24-year-old cold case
The Ocala Police Department is calling on the public for help in a 24-year-old cold case.
Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?
Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.
Hurricane Helene damage reported across Florida ahead storm's landfall
FOX 35 is receiving reports of fallen trees, downed power lines and damaged homes as Hurricane Helene slams the state.
Hurricane Helene: Marion County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Marion County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.
Ocala pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting, police say
The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle pursuit that ended with officer-involved gunfire.
Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say
A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive
A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Victim of deadly Marion County shooting identified; suspect in custody
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that happened on Tuesday afternoon.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Deputies find missing, endangered Florida teen last seen in Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff's Office needs your help in locating a missing and endangered teenage girl.
Laurie Shaver trial: Opening statements begin in trial of woman accused of shooting husband
A jury was seated and opening statements commenced on Monday in the trial of Laurie Shaver, who is accused of shooting her husband in November 2015 and burying his body under a concrete slab in the couple's backyard.
2 arrested in Marion County after gun sale turns into robbery, deputies say
Two 19-year-old men were arrested in Marion County after deputies said a gun sale turned into a robbery.
RV fire breaks out in Ocala, officials say
Marion County firefighters responded to an RV fire in Ocala on Sunday morning.
5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say
Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.
Florida man accused of extortion arrested following chase through Walmart
A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.
Ocala Walmart thief wanted for snatching Louis Vuitton wallet out of customer's purse: deputies
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for a woman accused of stealing a Louis Vuitton wallet out of a Walmart shopper's purse earlier this week.
Florida man accused of secretly recording young girls at Walmart with hidden GoPro
The 32-year-old man was hit with 403 counts of possession of child pornography.
Florida Primary 2024 Election Results: FOX 51 viewing area
Here are the Florida Primary results for the FOX 51 viewing area, Aug. 20, 2024. These include Alachua, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, and Marion counties.
Stolen U-Haul's 700-mile journey from Kentucky to Florida ends with arrest: deputies
The man behind the wheel of a stolen U-Haul was nabbed in Central Florida over the weekend, marking the end of his nearly 700-mile trek across the Southeast U.S., according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Publix employees honored for saving colleague’s life during medical episode inside Florida store
Two Publix employees in Florida were honored for their quick actions that saved a colleague’s life.