Ocala police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday evening at a jewelry store inside the Paddock Mall. According to the Ocala Police Department, multiple officers responded to the Paddock Mall (3100 SW College Road) on Tuesday, October 29, after one of its stores, Ocala Jewelers, was robbed by an unknown suspect.

Last Saturday at Brownwood, my wife and I searched for 15 minutes trying to find a parking space. When we located one, a man stepped out and told us he was saving the space for his family. At first I thought he was kidding, but no, he was not. We exchanged some words, but I moved on.

Smalls Sliders opened its first location in Ocala last month. Ocala-News.com just had a chance to stop by and sample it. Located at 3394 SW College Road, within the Shoppes at Paddock Park shopping plaza, the new restaurant offers drive-thru, walk-up, and delivery services. The menu is simple, offering “Smalls...

The Ocala Police Department is hosting a yard sale at its headquarters this weekend and all local residents are welcome to participate. The OPD yard sale will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 402 S. Pine Avenue in Ocala. The yard sale will...

A music festival that drew tens of thousands of fans this summer just announced that it will return to the Ocala area next year. Rock The Country will return to the Ocala area on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025. Billed as “a festival for We The People,”...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released footage and details about a suspect stealing a deputy’s cruiser after warning the deputy, “You better have your doors locked.”. Deputies said on Oct. 26, a Marion County Corporal responded to the 1500 block SE...

A two-vehicle accident caused delays on a stretch of Interstate 75 in Ocala on Tuesday morning. According to Ocala Fire Rescue, the crash occurred shortly before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, near the Exit 354 off-ramp on I-75 southbound. OFR stated that multiple units responded to the interstate. Upon...

Two local child care workers were arrested by Ocala police after allegedly standing by and watching a boy get attacked by a girl under their supervision. On Tuesday, October 1, the Ocala Police Department received a report that during the previous day, a young girl had attacked a young boy at Kids Central, Inc. (3300 SW 34th Avenue) while two employees – identified as 37-year-old Brandy Nichole Richardson and 31-year-old Stephanie Galarza – were present.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A bail bondsman from Central Florida has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, accused of bonding women out of jail in exchange for sex. Russell "Bruce" Moncrief owns bail bond offices in Orange, Osceola, and Brevard counties. Authorities are working to obtain his mug shot, but surveillance images of him have been included in a detailed investigation report.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (TCN) -- A 93-year-old dying man stands accused of trying to kill his wife of 60 years two times in one month because he didn't want to leave her alone. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, on Oct. 26, a deputy responded to a home in reference to a domestic battery incident and spoke with the victim, who was "visibly upset and crying." The responding deputy entered the residence and observed the victim's husband, Helmut Lockner, talking on the phone with a strand of rope rolled up near him.

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Two men have been arrested in a stabbing incident apparently inspired by jealousy. Cody Austin Newman, 28, of Ocklawaha, had a suffered stab wound and was driven Monday to the Marion County Fire Rescue Station in Silver Springs by 40-year-old William Fishbaugh, also of Ocklawaha, according to arrest reports from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of one of their retired major’s. Officials say Major Patti Lumpkin died Monday evening, leaving behind what they say remains a legacy of resilience, compassion, and commitment. Lumpkin joined the sheriff’s office in...

Wearing hard hats, holding shovels and listening to the song "Celebration" playing in the background, Marion County and city of Ocala officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to signal the start of something new: construction of a new animal shelter. The shelter will sit on a 20-acre parcel, most of which is located within the Ocala city limits. It was donated by the Roberts family. The $22 million facility will mostly be paid for by Marion...

A suspect allegedly used stolen bank information to pay 14 SECO Energy bills. Glenn Timothy Vincent, 30, of Summerfield, paid his SECO bills in 2022 and 2023 using a man’s stolen bank information, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The SECO bills totaled $2,838 and were paid through the victim’s checking account.

A 40-year-old Lady Lake woman who had been drinking whiskey was arrested after allegedly threatening a man’s life. A Lady Lake police officer responded to a home in the 600 block of Ray Street on Sunday night after a man dialed 911 to report an attack by Jessica Carrabotta.

The criminal charge against Ellyn Dorothy Lorincz, the sister of Susan Louise Lorincz, has been dropped. Ellyn Lorincz was arrested a few months ago and accused of mistreating her child, who has emotional issues. At an arraignment hearing held Tuesday morning at the Marion County Judicial Center, a prosecutor announced that the state was...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Election Day is less than one week away, but early voting is in full swing. Starting last week, polling locations opened up all around Central Florida, allowing registered voters to cast their ballot for the presidential election, statewide races and more. >> 2024 Election Guide. Even...

Two tax proposals will be on the ballot in Marion County, which could improve schools and infrastructure.

Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Tonight, expect a few passing clouds with lows in the 60s inland to around 70 at the coastline. Tomorrow could be the coolest Halloween we've seen...