Reporting an accident

A crash involving injury or death or apparent damage of at least $500 must be reported immediately to local police or the sheriff or nearest Florida Highway Patrol office. [leg.state.fl.us]

Accident Report Copy

Contact the Ocala Police Records Department at 352-369-7090 for accident reports and other police records. [ocalafl.gov]

Parking

Downtown meters cost $1.25 per hour south of State Road 40 and $0.75 per hour north of it; enforcement runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. [ocalafl.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Police may impound an unattended vehicle that creates a hazard or obstruction or remains on a street or parking-program space more than 72 hours; the owner bears towing and impound expenses. [library.municode.com]

Who to call

Ocala Police non-emergency is 352-369-7000. [ocalafl.gov]

Private-property towing

Private-property towing generally requires compliant entrance signs; a vehicle must be released within 1 hour after request and current rates must be filed with local law enforcement and posted at storage. [leg.state.fl.us]

This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.