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Ocala, Florida
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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: A train is blocking several railroad crossings in NE Ocala after hitting a pedestrian.
The crossings at NE 8th Ave, NE 19th Ave, and NE 25th Ave are blocked. Expect delays and use alternate routes.
Police are investigating.
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: A crash between a semi-truck and a pedestrian occurred at NW Blitchton Rd. and NW 35th Ave. Rd. The pedestrian was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
Westbound lanes on NW Blitchton Rd. from NW 35th Ave. Rd. to I-75 are blocked for investigation.
The road is now open. Sadly, a 54-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
There is a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on W Silver Springs Blvd near SW 3rd Ave. All eastbound lanes from N Pine Ave. to SW 2nd Ave. are temporarily closed for investigation. Please use alternate routes.
It's #NationalForensicScienceWeek! Big thanks to our Technical Services team for collecting, preserving, & storing evidence to keep Ocala safe! 🔍👏
🚨 UPDATE FROM CHIEF BALKEN: Two recent shootings in Ocala are under investigation:
- A drug deal gone wrong tragically left one man dead.
- A separate, isolated event injured a mother and child.
Detectives are working hard to bring answers.
Know something? Contact OPD.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound lanes on SR 200 near Martin Luther King Blvd. are blocked due to a rollover crash. No injuries were reported. Westbound traffic is detoured starting at SW 12th Ave. Expect delays as officials clear the road.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempting to Meet A 13-Year-Old to Engage in Sexual Activity
Learn more about the Ocala Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and #FBI Jacksonville investigation here: justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/reg…
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempting to Meet A 13-Year-Old to Engage in Sexual Activity
Learn more about the Ocala Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and #FBI Jacksonville investigation here: justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/reg…
If you have small children or pets, please take extra care during the summer months: Stop—pause 2 seconds before exiting your car, Look—check all seats for kids or pets, Lock—secure your empty car. Cars heat up fast!
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic lights are out on E Silver Springs Blvd. at NE 14th St., and NE 36th Ave. Treat these intersections as 4-way stops. OEU is working to fix the power. Please, drive carefully.
Every day, especially on #MemorialDay, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. We remember and cherish those who gave their lives to protect our nation's freedom.
Our #K9Unit continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication, professionalism, and skill—both in the field and in the hours of training that make these results possible. In 2025: 699 drug sniffs, 849 arrest assists, 36 non-bites, 13 bites, 22 guns seized, 1,200g of drugs seized.
Wearing a seat belt can save your life. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself while on the road. Buckling up reduces the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.
UPDATE: Our investigation has determined that there was an altercation between two individuals, during which one person brandished a firearm. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
