In a meeting that was well over capacity, hundreds of people packed tightly together inside the Astor Community Association Thursday to weigh in on the future use of the Silver Glen Springs.

Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

Florida is getting its sixth Safe Haven Baby Box, a last resort option for women who want to anonymously surrender newborns.

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

Central Florida’s culinary scene is in the spotlight as several local chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards.

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

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.

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.

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Central Florida experiences a cold start with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Anticipate even colder weather as new cold fronts approach.

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

State regulators didn’t do anything wrong when they rejected a medical-marijuana company’s request to open dispensaries near or adjacent to convenience stores, an administrative law judge decided on Tuesday.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Time to get into the festive spirit!

A 25-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a Lake County crash after the vehicle she was driving lost control and drove into a retention pond on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

Whether it’s a solo sojourn, a classic date idea, or just a family-friendly activity, going to the movies can be a fun experience for many.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Experts, manufacturers, and first responders came to Florida Fire State College to help create rules to prevent and stop lithium-ion battery fires.

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.

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

A freak wave struck Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992.

The Florida Department of Financial Services held its first hearing in Tallahassee on Thursday designed to help craft new safety rules on the storage of lithium-ion batteries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Florida jury will determine whether a 60-year-old white woman was justified when she fired through the door of her central Florida apartment a year ago, killing a Black mother during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.

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.

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.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify a man who allegedly broke into a boat and RV self-storage facility.

A 76-year-old bicyclist died after being struck by a pickup truck in Marion County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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A 2021 overdose death in Marion County has since led to a guilty verdict of first-degree murder for the man who sold the fatal dose of fentanyl to the victim, according to the local state attorney’s office.