A PE teacher in Ocala is accused of sending “inappropriate content” to a 16-year-old over Snapchat, according to the Ocala Police Department.

One person was taken to the hospital after being shot at Jervey Gantt Park on Saturday evening, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A 60-year-old man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Ocala, according to the police department.

The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying human remains found in August 2000 when crews were excavating a water pipe, according to a news release.

Five students at an Ocala area high school were detained Monday for a fight where a principal got hurt. The fight happened at West Port High School on SW 80th Avenue in Ocala.

Investigators are seeking tips that could lead to an arrest after a person was shot and killed in Ocala, according to the police department.

Nearly a decade after the event was held amid a crime spree, a federal judge Wednesday ruled that the city of Ocala violated the U.S. Constitution in organizing and carrying out a prayer vigil.

Shooting happened in the 2800 block of NE 8th Terrace

Two people were critically injured when their motorcycle crashed into a Marion County government pickup truck after fleeing a traffic stop, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The Ocala Police Department will give an update on a man who was hospitalized after being shot by law enforcement officers.

3 months after a 9-month-old boy died from a fentanyl overdose, his mother has been arrested, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The man accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man and injuring a woman at Paddock Mall last month has been arrested, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A bicyclist was killed after being involved in a crash with a vehicle on Sunday evening, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A Walmart Supercenter in Ocala was evacuated Sunday afternoon due to a bomb threat, according to police.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspected shooter — Albert Shell — is urged to call (352) 369-7000.

Nearly two weeks after the Paddock Mall shooting, the Ocala Police Department and Florida Critical Response Team will host a community meeting at police headquarters to provide help and resources to those impacted by the shooting.

Authorities in central Florida have issued an arrest warrant for a 39-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man at a shopping mall two days before Christmas in which police say the victim was “targeted” for the attack.

A man and a woman were injured after being shot through a front door on Sunday evening, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The Ocala Police Department will install 10 new pole cameras around the city in order to help keep residents safe and combat crime. The city council approved the plan Tuesday.

Police said they responded to a Burger King restaurant at 2301 E. Silver Springs Blvd. after receiving reports about the shooting.

One person was injured in a downtown shooting on Saturday evening, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A now-former Ocala Police Department officer was arrested by Marion County deputies on Wednesday, accused of aggravated stalking after allegedly sending his ex a threatening voice message.

A 33-year-old man was killed after being hit by a train passing through Ocala, according to police.

A water main break in Ocala has part of SE 17th Street closed, according to police.

A man was arrested after he robbed a gas station in Marion County on Monday, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Ocala police are searching for a missing infant and her mother, who were last seen in January.

Monday afternoon, a Marion County trailblazer — the first-ever Black female officer hired at the Ocala Police Department more than a half-century ago — was honored.

The Ocala Police Department on Sunday announced it had begun investigating a shooting early that morning which left two people dead and four others hurt.

The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, paid a visit to the Ocala Police Depart with a show of appreciation for the officers working the night shift.

Two men were injured in a road rage shooting in Ocala, shutting down the road, according to the police department.

A 67-year-old man who witnesses said was lying in a roadway in Ocala was struck and killed by a car Saturday, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A 2-foot-tall miniature horse has become the newest addition to the Ocala Police Department, according to the department.

The Ocala Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office pulled a Florida Highway patrol car from flood waters, according to a Facebook post by Ocala police.

Benjamin Townsel, a 23-year-old Ocala man, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to a release from the Middle District of Florida.

The death of a man who was located Saturday morning lying in a residential Ocala roadway with multiple gunshot wounds is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Ocala Police Department.

A 35-year-old man stole a car and fled from officers, prompting a car chase in Ocala Thursday morning, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Police and firefighters responded to a scene Wednesday in southwest Ocala where officers said a naked, bruised and bloodied toddler had been found alone in a roadway.

A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the neck in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The Ocala Police Department confirmed to News 6 on Saturday that Ty was reunited with his owner after the person who had possession of him met with officers April 17. No arrest has been made at the time of this report, police said.

Four fights on an Ocala middle school campus Wednesday resulted in the arrest of nine arrests and 13 suspensions, according to Marion County Public Schools.

The chief of the Ocala Police Department said Monday the entire community should be concerned about recent arrests involving children.

A 90-year-old man was hit by car in Ocala and died Wednesday morning, according to police.

A man was shot and critically injured after a fight outside a food store in Ocala Friday afternoon, police said.

Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia all won medals at the 2022 Beijing Olympics in speed skating.

28-year-old Justin Wright was arrested for multiple counts of voyeurism, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Police say a tornado touched down in Ocala as strong storms ripped through the area.

A man was killed during a shooting in Ocala on Sunday evening, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Police are looking for Robert Beckwith, 54, who they said went missing around 2 p.m. from his home at 3741 Northeast 22nd Avenue.

A man died after being shot in Ocala early Saturday morning, according to the police department.

A 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times at an apartment complex in Ocala before he died, according to police.

The Ocala Police Department is responding to a fatal crash Saturday morning.

An Ocala Police Department officer called to the scene of a suspected arson fire kicked in the door of the home to rescue a woman and her dog who were trapped inside.

The Ocala Police Department has identified skeletal remains found in a wooded area last month and is asking for the public’s help with any information that can lead to the person’s next of kin.

A driver of a stolen vehicle out of Gainesville was arrested after being stopped on a pursuit by officers from the Ocala Police Department, according to police.

Officers are now searching the area for evidence.

OCALA, Fla. – Ocala police are issuing a warning about an old sketch of a suspected serial rapist that’s currently recirculating on social media. According to the Ocala Police Department, the sketch is from a news story in 2011 but has recently been shared by social media users as though it’s current. [TRENDING: Woman arrested in hit-run involving sheriff | Gov: Fla. won’t require ‘vaccine passports’ | Girl missing for weeks]The post includes a photo of a man with short hair and glasses, as well as a tattoo believed to be on the suspect’s left forearm. AdRUMOR CONTROL 🚨 This picture, referencing a news article, has been part of a post that is circulating social media as of... Posted by Ocala Police Department on Friday, March 19, 2021The police department published the “rumor control” post on Facebook Friday, saying “We are here to tell you that this article was from 2011, this is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala.”The department followed up with a friendly reminder about spreading misinformation online. “Remember, do your research before sharing information,” the post read.

Tara Woods saw an ad for an Ocala Community Service Officer at a church in 1990. “It was a great way to give back to the community I grew up in.”Retired Maj. Tara Woods with Ocala Police (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Retired Maj. Robin Ford with Ocala Police (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Twenty-two days later both Woods and Ford are back serving their community as civilians. Retired Maj. Robin Ford (left) & Retired Maj. Tara Woods (right) (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

An Ocala police cruiser damaged in a crash on Feb. 26, 2021. (Image: Ocala Police Department)MARION COUNTY, Fla. – An Ocala police officer was involved in a crash Friday morning with another vehicle, according to the department. Authorities said the crash happened at Southeast 17th Street and Southeast 22nd Avenue. AdAll westbound lanes were closed Friday around 8 a.m. from 25th to 22nd avenues. The crash investigation is ongoing.

OCALA, Fla. – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Sunday at an apartment complex in Ocala, prompting a homicide investigation, according to police. Ocala police said Monday that Chris “Chevy” Chevelon Jr. died in the shooting, which happened around noon Sunday at the Sutton Place apartments off Northeast 3rd Street near State Road 40. Rest In Peace Chris Chevelon Jr. you will be missed but never forgotten by your friends, family, teammates and coaches. Once a Knight always a Knight in life and death. “Rest In peace Chris Chevelon Jr. You will be missed but never forgotten by your friends, family, teammates and coaches.

OCALA, Fla. – A trooper was shot at but not injured during a chase that started in downtown Ocala Thursday afternoon, according to the Ocala Police Department. Records show the incident began when a man, later identified as David James, went into a boutique on Silver Springs Boulevard around 3 p.m. and held the business owner at gunpoint and demanded cash. The victim went back toward the boutique to find James and saw him running down Silver Springs Boulevard. Police said the victim chased after James for several blocks and fired multiple shots at him. Police said during the pursuit, someone in the passenger’s seat of the Nissan shot several rounds at the trooper’s vehicle.

OCALA, Fla. – Late Ocala police Chief Greg Graham will be honored Friday with a celebration of life at First Baptist Church in Ocala and due to the number of people who would like to attend the event will be livestreamed online, according to Marion County Commission Chair Kathy Bryant. Graham died Sunday in a small plane crash near Dunnellon not far from the Marion County Airport. Graham’s family will be having a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Friday. The service may be viewed online here. Graham’s body was moved from the medical examiner’s office in Leesburg to an Ocala funeral home on Tuesday.

OCALA, Fla. – It was an emotional moment Tuesday outside the Ocala Police Headquarters as officers and bystanders saluted Chief Greg Graham during a procession. Graham’s body was moved from the medical examiner’s office in Leesburg to an Ocala funeral home. Larry Range lives in Ocala and said he knew the chief and wanted to say goodbye one last time. Other first responders, including Graham’s family members, attended Tuesday’s procession along with employees from the police department. A funeral is tentatively set for Graham on Friday.

OCALA, Fla. A 22-year-old man walking on the sidewalk was killed when a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck him Tuesday night, according to the Ocala Police Department. Police said William Ryan Abbott was on the sidewalk near State Road 200 and SW 35th Terrace when a vehicle that was on Interstate 75 left the roadway toward the right, traveled onto the sidewalk and grass and struck him. Abbott was taken to an area hospital as a trauma alert, where he died as a result of his injuries. They also said that while the incident is still under investigation, its not suspected that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Police said his death marks the sixth pedestrian fatality in Ocala this year.

OCALA, Fla. The Ocala Police Department posted on its Facebook Tuesday to let residents know that despite the rumors, there was no shooting at Paddock Mall. Police said a call came in around 12:20 p.m. about a man threatening to shoot a security guard after he was caught attempting to shoplift from multiple stores. The man fled the mall property but was located nearby and at that point, officers said they determined that he didnt have a gun. When 911 was called and someone reported that the person threatened to shoot it automatically codes the call as a shooting whether or not there was actually shots fired. Police clarified that shots were never fired and a weapon was never displayed.

OCALA, Fla. A semi-professional football player is being sought in connection with a shooting that occurred directly after the Central Florida Bulls and the Tampa Bay Tigers faced off in Marion County, according to the Ocala Police Department. Police said the shooting happened at Ocala Regional Sportsplex on July 11 shortly before 10:30 p.m., just after the match ended. Witnesses said a member of the Tampa Bay Tigers who wore either jersey number 52 or 58 grabbed a black semiautomatic pistol from his waistband and shot toward referees and bystanders, according to a news release. Video and other evidence led detectives to identify Zachariah Doster, who wears jersey number 52 for the Tampa Bay Tigers, as a suspect in the case, records show. Hes wanted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon upon a sports official and discharging a firearm in public.

OCALA, Fla. A man was arrested early Sunday after he injured a woman and held their 10-month-old baby hostage, barricaded in a bedroom with access to firearms, according to the Ocala Police Department. Officers responded to a Northeast Ocala home after a woman called 911 to report that John Barrett, 31, was holding their child hostage, according to a news release. The woman told police Barrett had struck her in the face then headbutted her, causing injury before barricading himself in a bedroom with their 10-month-old child. The woman also told officers Barrett made statements saying law enforcement wouldnt take him alive, and that he had access to several firearms. Hostage negotiators were able to speak with Barrett and talk him into surrender while officers drafted an arrest warrant.

OCALA, Fla. A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested Monday after they stole a car and led officers on a chase, according to the Ocala Police Department. Officers responded to the report of a car theft just before 6 a.m. Monday and spoke with the vehicle owner who said their Hyundai Sonata was missing. While police were interviewing the victim on scene, patrol officers spotted the stolen vehicle near NW 10th Street and NW Martin Luther King Avenue, according to a news release. The driver of the vehicle, the thirteen-year-old, has had several contacts with the Ocala Police Department and was known to arresting officers. He was arrested for auto theft, fleeing to elude marked law enforcement vehicles, and no valid drivers license.Officers said the two children were released to their guardians following the incident and the car was returned to its owner.

OCALA, Fla. – A person died in a shooting on Saturday at the Jade Lounge in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department. Police said a surveillance camera video showed an altercation go down between two people, with more people getting involved as the fight escalated. Police said multiple people were injured during the shooting, and one man, 56-year-old James Wallace, died from his injuries. The shooter escaped from the bar and fled in a gold colored sedan, according to police. The shooting is still under investigation.

OCALA, Fla. – A 2-year-old child was alert and able to communicate after being accidentally shot by his or her juvenile sibling Friday afternoon, according to the Ocala Police Department. Police said the shooting happened on Northeast 21st Street around 12:45 p.m. The victim is in stable condition and was alert and able to speak on the way to an area hospital. Authorities did not release information about the age of the sibling who is believed to have accidentally fired the weapon. This is considered an isolated incident with no continued threat to the public,” officials said in a news release.