Leaders with Marion County Public Schools are celebrating the approval of a half-cent sales tax to fund school construction and repairs.

Florida troopers say a 12-year-old girl was seriously injured in a Marion County hit-and-run.

Voters in two Central Florida counties on Tuesday night said they wanted to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and maintenance costs for public schools.

Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Marion County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.

A 37-year-old Ocala man riding a motorcycle through Marion County died after crashing into an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will host a groundbreaking event for a new Animal Services facility.

Voters are heading to the polls in two Central Florida counties to decide whether they want to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and maintenance costs for public schools.

A man was arrested after he took off with a patrol vehicle on Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A two-vehicle crash in Marion County resulted in the death of a 64-year-old Fort McCoy man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 36-year-old Fort McCoy man died after being rear-ended by a pickup truck while riding a motorcycle through Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.

Ocala firefighters rescued two people from a house fire. As the investigation unfolds, authorities suspect arson to be at play.

Hundreds haunt the bars and clubs in downtown Orlando every weekend. Some never leave.

Rigoberto Chavez walked away from his home, located in the 1400 block of SE 178th Street in Summerfield, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office investigates a fatal shooting.

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

They're an unlikely team: a recently-hired police officer from Tanzania and an Army veteran born and raised in Ocala tackling crime together in one of the city's roughest spots - Berkeley Pointe apartments.

A Marion County man won $1 million in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, according to a news release.

This large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore — but that wasn’t always the case.

The plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.

One county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 in most Central Florida counties, with Sumter County kicking off on Tuesday.

Marion County firefighters rescued three dogs from a house fire near Ocala.

A 74-year-old Sebring man walking across U.S. 441 in Marion County was struck by a car and killed, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Early voting has kicked off in Central Florida, with thousands of ballots already coming in.

Central Floridians are being encouraged to report if their home or property was damaged during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton on Wednesday continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Troopers said the 56-year-old Salt Springs woman was headed west along County Road 318 around 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday.

Hurricane Milton continues on its path toward Florida as a dangerous major hurricane.

Hurricane Milton on Wednesday continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Milton will bring the potential for strong damaging winds, considerable rainfall, threat for flooding, tornadoes and even coastal storm surge through the duration of the storm.

Hurricane Milton caused major issues across Central Florida.

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

Three little kittens are headed to foster care after being rescued by Marion County firefighters.

A person suffering a medical emergency in Ocala was rescued after driving an SUV through a subdivision's entry gate, then into a pond, according to the fire department.

As Florida gears up for the election, get to know the candidates and amendments in your area. Here is a guide of everything you need to know to vote in Marion County.

It’s that time of year where the dreams switch to nightmares, pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns and houses become haunted.

The World Equestrian Center is undergoing a massive expansion which includes a five-story event center.

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

Central Florida managed to escape most of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, but there are still some people in the area who had serious damage to their homes.

Central Florida counties are notifying residents that there will be no special pickup services for debris caused by Hurricane Helene.

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.

An Ocala man faces DUI manslaughter and other charges following his involvement in a crash that killed a 72-year-old Clermont woman and left three others hurt, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Marion County Sexual Assault Center opened its doors earlier this month.

Following Hurricane Helene, Marion County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice due to power outages in the area. The notice applies to residents in the Sheri Oaks, McAtter Acres, Stone Oaks MHP and Libra Oaks communities.

In Marion County, Dunnellon Police Chief Chris Scaglione said they're preparing for wind damage including downed power lines and trees.

Central Florida counties are opening shelters across the state ahead of Hurricane Helene. Prepare for the storm by knowing the local shelters in your area.

As Tropical Storm Helene gets closer to the state, counties across central Florida are preparing their emergency response.

Energized Democrats are becoming a force in the conservative Florida retirement community known as The Villages.

Hurricane Helene is on a path toward Florida.

A solution is on the way to help meet the demand for parking in downtown Ocala.

A vehicle pursuit in Ocala which ended at a diner led to officers firing their weapons, yet the driver was not struck, according to police.

Troopers said the crash happened around 12:40 p.m. along County Road 484 at the intersection of Southwest 110th Avenue.

Deputies said they responded to several properties along Southwest Highway 200, finding a large amount of "garbage and materials."

A man arrested in Marion County is accused of using his former position as a youth basketball coach to molest children during sleepovers at his home.

Marion County school board members are discussing which schools need help the most as they look ahead to the November election where voters could help fund those projects.

A missing girl has been found safe, Marion deputies say.

With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.

A 73-year-old man died after crashing a Toyota Corolla into a tree along State Road 35, just south of NE 24 Street, troopers said.

A man living in Marion County is accused of keeping two alligators in his backyard swimming pool, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A man hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being shot not far from Ocala has died, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents say there is a drug house in their community that law enforcement cannot control.

A family dog died Sunday afternoon when a Silver Springs home caught fire, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

Marion County deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl.

Marion County deputies are looking for a missing 47-year-old man who may be in a motorized wheelchair.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference on Thursday to discuss the arrest of an attorney who’s accused of grand theft.

She claimed she stole the money because she’d become “addicted to stealing the payroll funds,” DOJ officials announced.

A new 60-bed shelter is expected to arrive in Ocala by next summer.

Marion County Fire Rescue reported no injuries following firefighters' quick response to a burning RV near Ocala.

The Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience, a “chilling cocktail experience dedicated to the stories” of the American writer, is coming to three Central Florida cities in September.

According to court records, he took a couple out on his boat for their first dive back in 2020, though the wife was sucked under into the propeller when he put it in reverse.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are weirder than others.

Cora Hayes and her husband had just replaced the roof on their Ocala home when she says they were approached by an employee from another roofing company.

Police say Brazwell’s family is concerned for her well-being because they have not seen her since July 11.

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.

The Florida Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of killing a Florida State University student three decades ago, likely setting in motion last-minute federal court appeals before a scheduled execution.

Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help to identify a woman accused of stealing a wallet at a Walmart near Ocala.

According to the sheriff's office, 21-year-old Morani Hopkins was caught messaging teen girls and asking for sexually explicit materials. Now, investigators are looking for more victims.

Joshua Gaines, 32, is facing over 400 counts of possessing child pornography after police said he secretly recorded girls at a local Walmart.

The law firm explained that the man was in the laundromat when it exploded, leaving him with serious burns and a head injury.

County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

A video posted on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page shows the suspected thief taking off with the package from the home in the 600 block of Silver Pass on Aug. 7.

A jury has reached a verdict in the manslaughter trial of a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor.

This year, two Republican candidates ran for the position of Marion County sheriff: incumbent Billy Woods and challenger Milton Simmons Busby, Jr.

Eight-year-old Jack Keuntjes, of Ocala, is turning heads with his mullet, but for him, it’s much more than that.

A 24-year-old Belleview woman died when her vehicle overturned several times in a crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

School boards in Marion and Osceola counties are among the first in the state developing policies that, if approved, would allow faith-based chaplains to provide services on public school campuses.

The jury will determine whether Lorincz was justified when she shot through her locked front door last year and killed Owens during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.

The family of an Ocala woman who was shot and killed by her neighbor spoke on the second day of the manslaughter trial.

An 84-year-old Ocala man was killed when he was struck by a golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The manslaughter trial for a woman who shot and killed her neighbor through a locked door in Ocala will continue Wednesday.

A Dunnellon man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A single mother who “lived for her four children,” a team mom for her children’s football/cheerleading teams and a devoted friend are some ways Ajike Owens’ family describes the 35-year-old woman who was shot and killed by her neighbor in Ocala.

Susan Lorincz, 58, is accused of manslaughter in the death of Ajike Owens on June 2.

Opening statements began in the trial of a woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor during a dispute in Marion County last year.

At the time, Marion County deputies said the woman woke in her home around midnight, finding someone sneaking through her house.

Susan Lorincz, 60, is accused of shooting and killing her neighbor, 35-year-old AJ Owens, last June.

A Marion County circuit judge has refused to vacate a death sentence for a convicted murderer scheduled to be executed this month, rejecting arguments that a new law compensating victims of abuse at the notorious Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys should give the case a fresh review.