A vehicle fire on Interstate 75 in Marion County prompts authorities to issue an alert.

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.

Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, faces a charge of aggravated child abuse in the death of a 3-year-old, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man is in custody after allegedly harming a girl who later died in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested after Marion County deputies found two dead dogs and another dog inside a cage at a residence in Ocklawaha, according to the sheriff’s office.

One person was seriously injured in a crash involving four semis on Interstate 75 in Marion County.

A woman who shot a Marion County deputy while handcuffed in a patrol car last year will now spend several decades behind bars, according to court records obtained by News 6.

State Road 19 remained shut down in both directions Sunday due to brush fires, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Heavy smoke from a brush fire forced officials to close S.R. 19 south of Salt Springs on Saturday as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

The FHP says a 34-year-old Florida woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County.

A husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January.

A Marion County couple’s retirement dreams have been shattered after discovering their recently purchased home will soon sit alongside a four-lane highway, a development they say came without warning.

Four residents were displaced Tuesday after a large house fire broke out in Marion County, according to fire officials.

Two lanes of I-75 are blocked in Marion County because of a fatal crash.

Last week, four more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A man who shot and killed his ex-wife and her 4-year-old daughter in Ocala was tracked by law enforcement to Georgia, where he then took his own life in a traffic stop, according to police Chief Mike Balken.

Troopers said the driver was unable to see the young boy playing in the driveway as she was backing out.

According to the district, groundwater levels in parts of Marion and Duval counties have dropped below the 15th percentile, meeting the district’s criteria for a shortage.

State environmental officials approved CSX Rail’s cleanup plan Monday following a massive fire that burned thousands of chemically treated railroad ties in Dunnellon, as city officials moved to join legal action against the company.

After a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.

Drought concerns continue to grow in Central Florida as dry conditions worsen across the state.

The FHP says a man was struck and killed while crossing a road in Marion County.

Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the “suspicious” deaths of two adults and two children outside of Ocala.

A bill moving through the Florida Senate would prohibit “adverse personnel action” against public-sector employees or contractors who choose to not use a person’s preferred pronouns.

Marion County firefighters find a cat dead in a home that caught fire near Ocala.

The 30s are coming back to Central Florida, thanks to a cold front.

Ocala police say a 40-year-old man died when his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer that was stopped at a red light.

City officials said no evacuations were necessary, and air quality monitoring conducted by an independent consultant contracted by CSX and local first responders showed no readings above action levels.

New footage released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office shows a 17-year-old setting his friend on fire with gasoline, according to investigators.

Last week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A 34‑year‑old man was arrested early Friday after a shooting outside an Ocala bar left another man injured, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The emergency declaration, coordinated with the city of Dunnellon, comes as officials estimate 30,000 to 40,000 railroad ties caught fire early Sunday, prompting immediate response from Marion County Fire Rescue and Hazardous Materials teams.

Residents packed Dunnellon City Hall Monday night to voice concerns about potential long-term health effects following a railroad tie fire in Marion County that sent thick smoke into nearby neighborhoods.

A massive railroad tie fire broke out in Marion County, prompting a warning due to the potential of toxic smoke.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

A boil water notice was issued Friday after a water main break in Ocala.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a 90-year-old man reported missing out of Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Over the past few weeks, News 6 has reported on multiple school threats and hoaxes across Central Florida. Now, one local school district says it’s taking steps to get ahead of the issue.

Deputies say a motorcyclist was arrested in Marion County on allegations of traveling over 105 mph with a child as his passenger.

Marion County on Tuesday could become the next district in Central Florida to utilize weapons detection systems on campuses.

A midday fire damaged a double‑wide mobile home in northeast Ocala on Monday, displacing a family of four but causing no injuries, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

Three people were taken to the hospital after being shot in Marion County on Sunday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man who was found guilty of trying to rob an Ocala Taco Bell with a rock has been sentenced to four years in prison.

A man and woman were arrested after claiming they were undercover detectives and stealing someone’s wallet while at a bank in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

An Ocala man was arrested late last week as part of a human trafficking investigation, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The video, recorded by a witness and submitted to authorities, depicts the horse in obvious distress trying to evade the repeated kicks and yanks, an arrest affidavit states.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a Marion County Circle K at knifepoint on Wednesday.

Ocala police Chief Mike Balken shared a video statement to social media updating his agency’s investigation of a man’s fatal shooting last week.

People living in Marion County experienced several hours of sub-freezing weather as the coldest air in years swept through the region.

People in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.

A sharp cold front moving through Central Florida will send temperatures falling quickly.

Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.

Freeze watch issued for all of Central Florida

Rock the Country festival returns to Ocala with two days of epic performances, from country icons to hip-hop hits, all in celebration of 250 years of freedom.

Back-seat footage shows Rheanna Harden removing her visor and covering the rear seat camera before producing a handgun concealed in her clothing and then firing multiple shots through the partition, deputies said.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, one of their deputies tried to stop Terry Fischer, who was riding a black motorcycle and weaving around construction cones in an active construction zone.

A strong cold front is moving through Central Florida, bringing lower temperatures, gusty winds, and beach hazards. Meteorologist Michelle Morgan explains what to expect in the days ahead.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Police say 64-year-old Harold Harper was gardening in the front yard of his home on Wednesday afternoon when he was shot and killed.

It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

Traffic has been blocked in Ocala after a homicide investigation broke out on Wednesday, according to the police department.

A man was arrested Saturday in Marion County after deputies say he robbed a Dollar General at gunpoint less than two weeks after being released from jail.

With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.

When it comes to Florida, fruits like oranges and pineapples may be the first things that come to mind. But that may not be the case forever.

After a handful of Marion County firefighters were arrested in the aftermath of a violent hazing scandal, new footage related to the incident has now been released.

Less than a week before Christmas, Marion County deputies managed to catch a wanted man who was speeding along the highway, according to the sheriff’s office.

Four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees accused in a violent hazing incident at a local fire station have pleaded not guilty to criminal charges and have waived their personal appearances at arraignments that had been scheduled for Tuesday, court records show.

A predawn crash involving a motorhome carrying 15 people killed a 5‑year‑old boy and a baby delivered after the collision and injured more than a dozen others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol., according to new details released Monday by the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 5-year-old boy was killed and 13 others critically injured after a motorhome overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurant’s bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.

Ocala police say they’re investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at the scene of a reported shooting on Christmas.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Ocala man landed in the roadway when he was ejected from his pickup and run over by a truck.

After four Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from their roles last month, the agency has announced another round of firings.

The sheriff’s office said an additional victim came forward after seeing his arrest to report she was also attacked by him.

Now in her 40s, Michelle Newton is navigating a relationship with a father she never knew, while her mother, seen in a viral bodycam video, faces criminal charges.

Charges have been dropped against a former employee of a Marion County day care who was fired following her arrest on accusations of child abuse, according to her attorney.

The chase ended at the intersection of State Road 200 and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, where a deputy used a PIT maneuver to stop the stolen vehicle.

Debra Newton was taken into custody in Florida on custodial interference charges stemming from a 1983 kidnapping case.

A crash that killed a 33-year-old motorcyclist on Friday night is under investigation in Ocala.

A Marion County jury found a 24-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm in the shooting death of 17-year-old Nosiah Santos, according to a news release from the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

It turns out that one Central Florida city is the second-most popular place for movers, according to this year's ranking.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

These two upcoming Buc-ee's stores may have finally revealed their opening dates in Florida.

A 30-year-old man is accused of raping two women in Marion County, and there may be other victims, according to sheriff’s officials.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

Eight Marion County Fire Rescue units responded to the fire. The American Red Cross was called in to assist the affected family with immediate needs.

It’s a cold start to the day across Central Florida.

Thousands of residents of The Villages are breathing a sigh of relief after learning of a deal between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners of The Villages Health System.

Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from the department following a violent hazing incident, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man is recovering after being shot on his own front porch, and deputies say they arrested a 17-year-old who is accused in the shooting.

Now in its 15th year, Small Business Saturday is meant to shine a light on local businesses and encourage people to take at least some of their holiday spending to mom and pop shops. Check out the list to find a Small Business Saturday event near you.

Police are searching for answers after they said a man was fatally shot during a reported break-in over the weekend.

Marion County firefighters reported no injuries after putting out a burning house in Citra.

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After their mother took her own life, two sisters went to her Ocala apartment to try to get some answers. Instead, they found their mother's apartment emptied.

Deputies said that the 78-year-old woman may have Alzheimer's Disease, and she was last seen in Anthony on Wednesday evening.

As negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and The Villages Health continue, patients are wondering whether their UHC plans will be accepted at TVH in 2026. One expert we talked to said these longer negotiations are becoming more common.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison after robbing two people at gunpoint in The Villages, tying them up, and stealing their car, according to State Attorney William M. Gladson.

The FHP says a 40-year-old Ocala man riding as a passenger in a pickup truck was killed in a crash.

Thousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isn’t reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.