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Ocala officer facing long recovery after driver intentionally crashes into patrol car

An Ocala police officer is being discharged from the Intensive Care Unit today, less than two days after a driver fled through a crash scene, fatally struck a pedestrian, and intentionally crashed into a patrol car, seriously injuring the officer.

Driver kills pedestrian before fatal, head-on collision with Ocala officer

A driver who sped through the intersection of a crash scene and killed a pedestrian, died after they intentionally crashed their car into an Ocala police officer's patrol car, seriously injuring the officer. 

Ocala officer jailed after stalking ex-girlfriend, threatening to ‘shoot up’ her home

A 27-year-old Ocala Police Department officer was arrested on Wednesday after he was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and threatening to use a rifle to “shoot up” her residence.

Tractor-trailer crash on I-75 closes ramp to U.S. 27 in Ocala after hazardous spill

The southbound exit ramp to Blichton Road (U.S. 27) in Ocala was closed on Monday night after a tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 75, spilling hazardous materials onto the roadway.

Explosion at restaurant on Pine Avenue, Ocala police say

An explosion at an Ocala restaurant on Pine Avenue prompted road closures on Friday evening.

5 fires intentionally set in and around Ocala hospital, suspect arrested

A 32-year-old man has been arrested by Ocala police for allegedly setting multiple fires inside HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and within the hospital’s vicinity on Sunday evening.

Marion County sheriff’s detectives investigating murder of 59-year-old man in Citrus Park

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is seeking information from the public to assist detectives with their investigation into the homicide of a 59-year-old man in Citrus Park.

Repairs to cause temporary closure on Northbound I-75, SW 66th Street bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation is advising motorists that all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 will be closed overnight at County Road 484 in Marion County on Monday, March 6, while repairs are made to the SW 66th Street bridge over I-75.

FDOT expands I-75 northbound closures in Marion County due to crash involving tractor-trailer

The Florida Department of Transportation is advising motorists that all travel lanes along northbound Interstate 75 are closed at County Road 484 in Marion County, northwest of Lake County, due to a crash that occurred earlier this morning.

Marion County firefighters battle mobile home fire in Anthony

Marion County firefighters quickly sprang into action early Wednesday morning after receiving reports that a fire had ignited inside a mobile home in Anthony.

Silver Alert issued for missing 77-year-old Ocala man

The Ocala Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old man from Ocala.

Ocala police investigating shooting on SW 1st Street

The Ocala Police Department is asking the public for information regarding a shooting that occurred on SW 1st Street this morning.

Second man charged with murder in fatal shooting during robbery attempt at Greenway Trailhead

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a second man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred during a failed robbery attempt on Monday, September 12 at the Greenway Trailhead in Ocala.

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting at Greenway Trailhead

A 19-year-old man is facing felony charges for second degree murder and armed robbery in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon at the Greenway Trailhead off Banyan Road in Ocala.

25-year-old Ocala man charged with first degree murder in connection with toddler’s death

A 25-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony charge for first degree murder in connection with the death of a toddler.

DOH-Marion issues warning after bat tests positive for rabies in Citra

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County wants residents to be aware that a bat in northern Marion County has tested positive for rabies.

Sinkhole on NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue closes northbound lanes

A sinkhole opened up in northwest Ocala on Saturday, and the northbound lanes on NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, from NW 12th Street to the 1400 block, are temporarily closed for repairs.

MCSO announces temporary road closure on SE 95th Street due to barricaded individual in area

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has announced a temporary road closure on SE 95th Street, between S Magnolia Avenue and SE 25th Avenue. Deputies are currently negotiating with a barricaded individual in the area.

MCSO looking for missing and endangered 10-year-old girl from Ocklawaha

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the public to help locate a missing and endangered 10-year-old girl who was last seen walking in the 13100 block of SE 145th Avenue in Ocklawaha at approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 4.

Seven adults, teen arrested after illegal cockfighting operation discovered in Ocala

Seven adults and a teenager were arrested over the weekend after an illegal cockfighting operation was discovered in Ocala.

MCPS Technical Services Department building catches fire

A building that houses the Marion County Public Schools Technical Services Department caught on fire shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Ocala Police Department looking for two missing runaway teens

Ocala Police Department detectives are turning to the public to help locate two missing runaway teenagers.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing endangered 83-year-old man

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 83-year-old man who was last seen walking from his Fort McCoy residence on or around June 11.

Ocala Police Department asking for public’s help to locate missing woman

The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was last seen in Ocala on June 10.