BB gun found in Ocala high school; 4 individuals detained, police say
Four people were detained after reports of a gun on an Ocala high school campus, according to police.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Florida mother convicted in meth-linked death of 2-month-old son
A Florida jury has convicted a mother in the meth-related death of her 2-month-old son in 2019 in a case that shocked investigators.
May 15, 2026Open source
Air-1 leads teams to rescue pregnant woman, partner and 3 dogs on Florida Trail
A pregnant woman, her partner, and their three dogs were safely rescued in the Ocala National Forest on Friday.
May 12, 2026Open source
Ocala mayor shares inspirational journey at Chamber luncheon
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club on Friday morning, opening the event with networking op...
May 8, 2026Open source
Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One.
May 2, 2026Open source
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat
Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated”...
May 2, 2026Open source
World Equestrian Center in Ocala celebrates opening of new dining, events venue
Equestrian Manor features 4 chef-driven restaurant concepts and rooftop experiences with sweeping views of the property
May 1, 2026Open source
Marion County firefighters change pleas in hazing incident involving rookie co-worker
Three Marion County firefighters accused of hazing a rookie co-worker at an Ocala fire station last November changed their plea in court today.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Video shows moment Florida deputy is stabbed in ambush attack Newly released body camera video shows the mo...
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a Marion County deputy was ambushed and repeatedly stabbed during a violent attack in Dunnellon.
May 15, 2026Open source
'I should have killed you': Florida deputy repeatedly stabbed in ambush, suspect arrested
A Florida deputy was viciously attacked and repeatedly stabbed in what authorities are calling a deliberate attempted murder.
May 14, 2026Open source
Suspect blows deadly drug into Florida deputy’s face during Publix arrest
A Florida deputy faced a potentially fatal exposure when a suspect blew fentanyl directly into his face in an alleged bid to destroy evidence during his arrest.
May 14, 2026Open source
Florida man identified as victim in Glacier Park's first fatal bear attack since 1998
Anthony Pollio, 33, left his father a final message before a fatal bear attack at Glacier National Park in Montana. Here's what he said. (Desiree Brooks, AP...
May 11, 2026Open source
Former UCF student from South Florida killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park
Anthony Edward Pollio, 33, who grew up in Broward County, was killed in a bear attack while hiking in Glacier National Park. He was an experienced hunter and...
May 9, 2026Open source
‘He was fearless’: Man from South Florida killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park
Anthony Edward Pollio, 33, who grew up in Broward County, was killed in a bear attack while hiking in Glacier National Park. He was an experienced hunter and...
May 9, 2026Open source
Video shows heroic rescue attempt following fatal school bus crash in Marion County
Video shows heroic rescue attempt following a school bus crash in Central Florida that left one person dead.
May 7, 2026Open source
Injuries reported in Marion County school bus crash with pickup truck, FHP says
Officials are currently on the scene of a crash involving a school bus and a pickup truck in Marion County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Pat...
May 6, 2026Open source
Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli named a Selke Trophy finalist for 2nd time
The two-way center placed third in voting for the award that goes to the league’s top defensive forward a year ago.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
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May 24, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
Hot and humid for South Florida this Memorial Day weekend We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the...
We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
May 23, 2026Open source
USF launches federal partnership to combat human trafficking across Tampa Bay region
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
May 22, 2026Open source
NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium update came during an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida this week.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Alabama President Bell named lone finalist for University of Florida Job
Stuart Bell, who last summer stepped down after a decade as president of the University of Alabama, was announced Monday as the lone finalist to be the...
May 19, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
Democrats to pump resources into keeping Soto’s imperiled Orlando-area seat
The fundraising arm for Congressional Democrats plans to steer additional resources to Rep. Darren Soto, whose Central Florida seat is in danger after Republ...
May 19, 2026Open source
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
May 18, 2026Open source
Adults hospitalized after school bus, 2nd vehicle collide in Orlando, police say
A school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle Monday afternoon in Orlando, leading to several people being hospitalized.
May 18, 2026Open source
Demolition begins on historic Wallace Stovall Tampa Tribune building
A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to gene...
May 18, 2026Open source
New Orleans Pelicans hiring former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley
Jamahl Mosley went just two weeks without a job. The former Magic coach was fired by Orlando on May 4 and hired by the Pelicans on Monday.
May 18, 2026Open source
26-year-old man dies after shooting in Orlando
A 26-year-old man died after being shot early Sunday in Orlando.
May 18, 2026Open source
Hancock Whitney Bank buys One Florida Bank, moving into the Orlando market
Hancock Whitney Bank is buying Orlando, Florida-based One Florida Bank, marking its entry into a new central Florida market.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely...
May 17, 2026Open source
No. 1 Venice baseball defeats No. 4 Vero Beach in thrilling comeback to advance to state title game
The Venice Indians came back to defeat Vero Beach by a score of 4-2 in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinal, setting up a win-or-go-home matchup with Marjory S...
May 16, 2026Open source
West Palm Beach is replacing its Ride WPB vans with an all-electric, on-demand transit system
The city's familiar blue Ride WPB vans will be retired at the end of May, replaced this summer by an electric fleet serving more than 100,000 residents.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Ocala is in Marion County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
34470, 34471, 34472, 34473, 34474, 34475, 34476, 34477, 34478, 34479, 34480, 34481, 34482, 34483
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Gators host NCAA baseball regional, featuring Miami, in Gainesville
Florida secured the No. 8 national NCAA seed and will host Miami, Troy and Rider in the Gainesville Regional beginning Friday.
May 25, 2026Open source
Man dead, woman arrested for DUI after fatal crash in Brevard County
A 24-year-old man from Rockledge is dead after a fatal crash early Monday morning in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At approximately 1:05 a...
May 25, 2026Open source
1 dead, 1 injured after fatal single-vehicle crash in Orange County
A 23-year-old man from Hawaii is dead and a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania is injured after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Orange County early Monday mor...
May 25, 2026Open source
‘It’s about recognizing those who paid the ultimate sacrifice’: Memorial Day in South Florida
Hundreds of young Boy Scouts, veterans, and families of those serving and the fallen, filled the bleachers at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Bergeron Rodeo G...
May 25, 2026Open source
Florida lawmakers reach final deal on state budget in special session
In a special session, Florida House and Senate leaders reached a final deal on the state budget. Legislators plan to approve the budget Friday and send it to...
May 25, 2026Open source
Florida is becoming a hotbed for reversing biological age
Wide-ranging studies and treatments to slow down or reverse biological age. Also in this month's Your Health column: women's thinning hair, an emergency care...
May 25, 2026Open source
Memorial Day weekend: Events, ceremonies and parties in Central Florida
Central Florida is hosting Memorial Day ceremonies, races and community events this weekend.
May 24, 2026Open source
Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
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May 24, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
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29.1981000, -82.0974000
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