A 55-year-old woman is dead after two vehicles struck her in Marion County, according to the sheriff's office.

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.

The special election between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil is set for April 1. Early voting is underway and runs through Saturday.

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 arrested by Ocala police is accused of stealing a pickup truck from a dealership and attempting to drive off at high speed.

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.

The affected section of I-75 northbound stretches from the State Road 44 interchange in Sumter County to the C.R. 484 interchange in Marion County.

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.

Thirty-nine firefighters and eight fire suppression units were counted among Marion County Fire Rescue’s response to a burning home.

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.

Six people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 75 in Ocala, according to firefighters.

A 73-year-old Ocala man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on State Road 40, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

A woman in wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle on Saturday evening, according to Ocala police.

Marion County deputies are searching for a 22-year-old man reported missing out of Ocala and considered endangered.

Deputies said that teams are investigating near Southwest 47th Avenue Road and Southwest 48th Avenue.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal wreck in Marion County.

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 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man accused of molesting two juveniles in Marion County has been arrested, yet investigators believe he may have victimized even more children.

Stay informed with the latest weather updates as a cold front brings a freeze warning and chilly conditions to Florida.

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.

In a release, troopers said that the crash happened along U.S. Highway 301 around 8:45 a.m.

On Sunday, we’re in for some gusty winds from the southwest as a strong cold front approaches.

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 Silver Alert was issued for an 89-year-old Ocala man.

A pedestrian was struck and killed along W. Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, according to the police department.

Nowadays, these monkeys can be found throughout Central Florida — though some counties have had more sightings than others.

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.

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

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.

A 14-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to a sexual attack on a 91-year-old Reddick woman will be sentenced.

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.

Three men have been arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a 24-year-old man in Ocala in June, according to a news release.

A man arrested in Marion County is accused of leading deputies on a 100 mph pursuit over the weekend.

The ranking examines small towns across the nation, using FBI data to figure out which spots are the safest for potential movers.

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.

Deputies in Marion County are asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for fatally shooting a family dog with an arrow.

Ocala Fire Rescue responded to two burning homes in the same morning, reporting one was saved while the other was lost.

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.

A man riding a motorcycle near Weirsdale was killed when the bike left the roadway and overturned, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Even though it’s a chilly start to the day, daytime temperatures will rebound to about 70 degrees in Orlando.

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.

An FHP trooper uses deadly force during an altercation at HCA Hospital in Ocala, police say.

Marion County managed to avoid the brunt of the winter system that swept through Florida, though residents are still grappling with the cold.

As temperatures drop, Marion County officials and the Salvation Army are stepping up to ensure residents stay safe during the cold snap.

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.

An assistant coach at a high school in Ocala is accused of sexual activity with a minor student, according to police.

A person was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision between a CSX train and a car in Citra, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 86-year-old man with dementia, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Ocala listed for sale on realtor.com.

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.

Two people were hospitalized after a home fire in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.

Marion County firefighters had to pay multiple visits to an unoccupied home in Belleview that caught fire twice before sunrise.

Marion County firefighters had to pay multiple visits to an unoccupied home in Belleview that caught fire twice before sunrise.

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.

A 15-year-old boy accused of attempted robbery in Marion County turned himself in after his mother recognized him on deputies’ social media and drove him to the sheriff’s office, according to investigators.

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

If you think elections are once every four years, think again. They’re not even only in November. In Florida, voters potentially have at least one election every year. That’s because many local governments have elections in “off” years, and 2025 is no exception.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing, endangered 16-year-old girl last seen Tuesday morning.

An off-duty Marion County paramedic is credited with helping to save the life of a driver trapped in a burning vehicle along Interstate 75 on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.

Next month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.

Marion County firefighters reported no injuries after extinguishing a burning shed near Belleview.

Life hasn’t been the same for Amanda Yates since her son, Simon Dotson, was found dead in a Marion County residence due to a fentanyl overdose in April 2023.

A 43-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a concrete mailbox and fence in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man riding a motorcycle through Marion County was killed in a crash with a sedan that violated his right of way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Several drone shows hosted by Sky Elements, including those in Central Florida, have been canceled following a drone accident at Lake Eola on Saturday. Universal Orlando has also grounded its drones, citing extra precautions.

In a release, police said that the man — Lyndarious Eugene Strange, 52 — has medical issues and “may not be aware of where he is.”

A popular local Santa Claus is thanking doctors and nurses who helped him get back on his feet after a fall from a ladder nearly left him paralyzed.

A man from The Villages was struck and killed while crossing a Marion County road on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Government Utility Authority announced a precautionary boil water notice affecting the Ocala Oaks community in Marion County.

Nearly two dozen Marion County firefighters battled a large structure fire in Umatilla.

A man was found shot to death early Saturday morning in a Marion County subdivision, the sheriff’s office says.

Deputies said that the scam started when the victim’s computer began “emitting a loud persistent alarm with multiple pop-up windows.”

An 85-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A high school teacher in Marion County faces charges for inappropriately touching one of his students, officials said.

A man was robbed and stabbed at a gas station in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.