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.

A driver was killed and his passenger was badly hurt when their pickup truck veered off of Interstate 75 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two drivers were killed when their vehicles crashed head-on in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 14-year-old boy faces a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man found dead in his car last year near a Dollar General in Marion County, according to the sheriff's office.

Police in Belleview arrested a 25-year-old man Monday accused of hitting and killing a woman with his car and then fleeing the area.

The project — later dubbed "Florida's Folly" — nearly caused the Sunshine State to be split in half.

As arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.

Overnight low temperatures will plummet into the 30s and 40s.

A man was killed and two children were among five others who were hurt when a pickup truck hit a guardrail on Interstate 75 in Marion County, overturning into oncoming travel lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officers responded to the E.D. Croskey Center, reporting within the hour that the scene was clear.

Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office believe a man who was recently arrested, accused of drugging and sexually assaulting girls, may have more victims.

Black Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.

An April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.

A woman who shot and killed her Ocala neighbor through her front door during a dispute last year is set to be sentenced.

A woman was killed and three other people were hurt when a sedan struck another nearly head-on in Marion County while attempting to overtake a vehicle on a two-lane road with a solid double yellow line, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A semitruck carrying a load of potatoes on Interstate 75 caught fire in Ocala due to suspected tire failure, according to firefighters.

A Marion County teenager was arrested Thursday, accused of shooting another teenager in the face and killing him while she and her friends took pictures with several guns.

An 82-year-old Ocala man died after suffering a medical event and crashing in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Belleview police are searching for 60-year-old William "Bill" Matthew Ous, who was last seen at an assisted living facility.

It’s Christmas time in the city and light displays are going up around Central Florida, with something for everyone to enjoy.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

A man riding an e-bike while crossing a road in Ocala was struck by a vehicle and killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.

A 23-year-old man accused of molesting a 10-year-old was arrested in Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

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In a release, troopers said that the crash happened at U.S. Highway 301 and Southeast 144th Place Road around 11:41 a.m.

The man told a deputy that he was riding his motorcycle around the property with his son when an Amazon driver sped through the area, detectives said.

“An Even More Haunted Victorian Christmas” brings a sequel to last year's show.

A woman walking on a road in Marion County was fatally struck by a van, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking neighbors in Citra to help identify a person accused of stealing from cars, at one point even making away with a gun.

A crash along Interstate 75 in Marion County on Tuesday left one person dead and four others injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Ocala police said they are investigating after a vehicle struck a pedestrian on Sunday.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s Domestic Violence Unit is looking for 46-year-old Adam Knisley, accused of cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitoring device before going on trial in a stalking case.

A 77-year-old Ocala woman crossing an unlit street in Marion County was struck and killed by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to investigators, he visited the girl's home under the "pretense" of needing help with his groceries. Detectives said they believe there could be more victims.

A 14-year-old boy pleads guilty to a sexual attack on a 91-year-old Reddick woman, according to court records.

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.