A 50-year-old Coral Gables man riding a motorcycle through Marion County was killed in a crash with a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The FHP says A 22-year-old Summerfield man was killed when an SUV pulled into the direct path of his motorcycle.

Find out what it takes to become a substitute teacher in Central Florida.

If you want to claim a piece of the Wild West, this federal agency’s animal adoption event in Marion County may be for you.

Ocala Wetland Recharge Park has temporarily closed due to multiple areas of ground subsidence and sinkholes, according to the city.

Two Palatka women were arrested on Wednesday after they were caught shoplifting from a TJ Maxx store in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Thursday afternoon when she left her home in Ocala has been “located and is safe.”

Preliminary data from the 2025 US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s required annual census of homeless people in Marion County, which is taken on one day and is known as the PIT, or Point in Time count, has been released by the city of Ocala.

Ocala officers opened fire after a bank robbery led to a pursuit and crash into a retention pond, according to the police department.

According to an arrest affidavit, the investigation began when a school resource officer was alerted by an assistant principal about concerning behavior reported by a student.

Police say a pilot was injured when a plane crash-landed near the Ocala airport.

A boil water notice was issued for parts of Ocala on Monday, according to a news release.

A woman arrested during a traffic stop in Ocala is accused of robbing a bank just minutes earlier, according to police.

Widespread rain swept across Central Florida as the U.S. Forest Service and Florida Forest Service worked to contain ongoing brush fires in Marion County.

Residents in Marion County were ordered to evacuate on Friday after a 150-acre fire broke out near the Ocala National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A man arrested by Marion County deputies is accused of shooting at a vehicle and threatening its occupants, according to the sheriff's office.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal motorcycle crash on County Road 42 in Marion County.

The trainers, Bryan and Holley Rice, have been training horses at Woodside Ranch for over 30 years.

A boy who was arrested at 12 years old in connection to the shooting deaths of three teens in Marion County has pleaded guilty, court records show.

A 17-year-old boy arrested in Marion County has been charged as an adult, accused of sexually exploiting children whom he would search for on the video game Roblox, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man was arrested after causing around $400 in damage to a Marion County school bus to avenge his sister who had an encounter with the same bus driver, according to a news release.

Residents of Marion County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm, riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes.

Parents of a 5th-grade student who killed himself over two years ago are now suing the Marion County school district, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Marion County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed “overnight,” according to a news release.

A 74-year-old New Port Richey man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The man sought by Marion County deputies after being accused of using a go-kart to run over an elderly woman has since been arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says his deputies are looking for a man who ran over an elderly woman with a go-kart.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are looking for a pickup truck which was driven away from the scene of a crash that its driver allegedly caused.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

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.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

A person was found dead after being trapped inside of a fully involved house fire early Tuesday morning, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

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.

Officials say 21 horses were killed in a barn fire in Marion County.

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.

Florida troopers say a man was fatally struck in Marion County.

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.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Ocala.

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 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.