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A pedestrian pushing a metal cart died after being struck by a vehicle in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida is called the "Sunshine State" for a reason, though it turns out that one city reigns above the rest when it comes to weather.
The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.
With so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.
A Marion County man has finally been sentenced over a year after he drove a missing Ohio teen to his home in Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.
A juvenile faces charges after admitting to pointing a BB gun at children while riding as a passenger on a scooter, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.
A child pornography investigation spanning multiple countries has led to several arrests in Central Florida, according to state officials on Monday.
The Florida Department of Transportation says a project that will add and extend turn lanes at the I-75 and Highway 484 interchange in the Marion Oaks area is on schedule to be completed by late fall of this year. But there are dozens of other projects in the area.
Last week, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Marion County residents have raised concerns about the ongoing CR-484 highway rebuild, which has been in progress for nearly two years with minimal visible advancement beyond sidewalks.
Deputies in Marion County are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of posing as someone from PayPal who scammed an elderly woman out of nearly $15,000, according to a news release.
Republican Randy Fine has won the special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.
A Florida man who was inside an Ocala laundromat when it exploded last year is suing the owners for the explosion, along with the companies that installed the gas plumbing system for the business.
A former football coach was arrested after deputies said he inappropriately touched an underage victim while being driven home from a football game by the suspect, Marion County deputies said.
Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
People have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A man and two juveniles face charges after deputies said they drove a person to a park in Marion County where they beat and robbed the victim, according to a news release.
Monday afternoon, a state Senate committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to make changes regarding land use and development regulations in Florida.
Measures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.
A documentary coming to Netflix focuses on “stand your ground” laws through the lens of Ajike Owens’ shooting death at the hands of her Ocala neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.
Ocala police Chief Mike Balken held a news conference to announce changes in policy and the disciplining of officers in the fatal shooting of three dogs earlier this year.
Marion County Public Schools' first appointed Superintendent of Schools will be resigning from her position, according to a news release from the district.
A man was arrested while trying to board a flight after he was accused of multiple charges including sexual battery and lewd molestation, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
An Ocala man accused of being responsible for the death of a diver back in 2020 has now been found guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Watering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.
A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Maine died after hitting a curb and losing control on US Highway 301 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
During his speech about a massive expansion project along Interstate 75, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for yet another upcoming Buc-ee’s location in the state.
A portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
An Ocala man who coaches youth sports and helps run a children’s sports and entertainment business has been arrested.
A man accused of molesting two juveniles in Marion County has been arrested, yet investigators believe he may have victimized even more children.
Just like you see rising costs at home or in your business, school districts across Central Florida are dealing with inflation and skyrocketing manufacturing costs post-pandemic.
The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.
Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
A man and his partner were arrested after stealing from a Walmart, sending deputies on a car chase and on foot Monday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Joann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
Detectives believe that a man accused of exposing himself to and molesting a 14-year-old girl in Marion County could have additional victims.
Grocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Florida’s egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.
A 44-year-old man on foot along Interstate 75 in Ocala was struck by a car and killed while "darting in and out of northbound traffic," according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.
With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
The pilot program for year-round school has been going on for more than six months and leaders at one Florida school district say, so far, it has been a success.
A 50-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Ocala man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
On the same day that Ocala celebrated its newest Safe Haven Baby Box, News 6 received a heartwarming update about a newborn named Zoey, who was rescued from one just two years ago this month.
Voters in four Central Florida counties on Tuesday decided the Republican and Democratic candidates for a special election to replace Mike Waltz in U.S. House District 6.
With temperatures dipping below freezing in Marion County, it seems like a good time to familiarize yourself with some tips on how to keep your pipes from freezing.
Marion County Public Schools canceled outdoor after-school activities as the area braces for colder weather sweeping across Central Florida.
Ocala City Council will decide whether to terminate its contract with the company behind its Fourth of July drone show after the same company had an incident at its holiday show over Lake Eola.
Detectives said they found two 50-gallon drums and a large tank in the back of the minivan that appeared to be filled with fuel.
Two years after Republican lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a controversial measure restricting the use of personal pronouns in schools, legislative debate about the gender-related issue could shift to cities and counties.
Highs Tuesday were held in the 50s across Central Florida making it the coolest afternoon since the middle of last January
He apparently died at work on Jan. 4. The family is going through an especially hard time since his daughter had just passed away before Christmas.
A one, two punch is expected to move into the area over the next 10 days, ushering in some of the coldest weather we have seen in years.
