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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a missing English woman failed to fly back home last month, investigators said they've caught the prime suspect.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Residents needing emergency assistance are urged to text 911 from their mobile devices. The sheriff’s office emphasizes that calling will not connect you to help at this time.
The former Marion County deputy who fatally shot his girlfriend while they were allegedly cleaning guns has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
There will be an increased law-enforcement presence at Lake Weir High School after a man was found shot nearby, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
In one case, a victim used an AirTag to track their stolen e-bike, which was found abandoned nearby. Another victim tracked a stolen e-scooter to Recreation Plantation and helped police provide a suspect description.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
The Marion County woman featured in Netflix’s documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” who fatally shot a mother of four is now threatening a defamation lawsuit against the victim’s children, recently filed court records show.
After a Kentucky man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old was released from prison early and moved to Central Florida, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for changes to the state’s “insanity defense.”
As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.
Last week, another 11 Central Florida restaurants were forced to temporarily shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector.
A 72-year-old Ocala man was killed when his SUV got stuck on the train tracks and was struck by a train in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A peaceful kayak trip through Silver Springs turned into a wild show when a group of monkeys started leaping out of trees and into the water.
Central Florida residents are all too familiar with road construction, but a project along State Road 484 near I-75 has seemingly come to a halt.
A feud among Ocala neighbors over where kids could play led to a fatal 2023 shooting and fueled a nationwide conversation about Stand Your Ground laws. It’s also the subject of a new documentary on Netflix.
A death investigation is underway after human remains were found Sunday near South Highway 441, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
In Central Florida, at least 18 No Kings rallies are expected from Palm Coast to Poinciana, and of course, in Orlando on Saturday. They’re among 2,500 expected protests nationwide.
A 17-year-old boy accused of faking an abduction that sparked an Amber Alert last month has been arrested, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said that 42-year-old Ronald Exantus was found living near a Marion County elementary school after he stabbed a 6-year-old to death nearly a decade ago.
Last week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify someone who’s accused of opening fire at a high school homecoming party.
Health inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered problems with rodents, cockroaches, time/temperature issues, and other types of violations.
Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
After a 17-year-old boy was reported missing last week, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information on the incident, calling it a “ruse.”
Marion County is expanding its commitment to newborn safety with the installation of its second Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis another secure option to safely surrender their infants.
The tail end of a front and upper trough are sinking across our state tonight, with rain chances expected to rebound quickly tomorrow afternoon and evening. As we roll towards Monday, we'll begin switching from frontal influence to a more tropical influence.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they’ve arrested a woman accused of hitting and killing a man who was pushing a grocery cart across State Road 200 in Marion County earlier this week, and then fleeing the area.
Southbound lanes of Interstate 75 reopened in Marion County after being forced to close following multiple crashes near Ocala, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A traveling veterinarian arrested in Marion County is accused of sexually battering a teen.
A 17-year-old boy whose disappearance in Marion County on Thursday sparked an Amber Alert has been found safe, according to sheriff’s office.
A 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday after a “threatening Facebook post” was discovered, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A dump truck struck an overpass, prompting the temporary closure of Interstate 75 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A Korean War veteran in Ocklawaha is one step closer to moving into a new home after a crash left his trailer unlivable last month.
Marcia Harrison and her three boys haven’t been back to Paddock Mall since December 2023, when David Barron was murdered just two days before Christmas.
Nearly two years after a deadly shooting at Paddock Mall just days before Christmas, the victim's family has filed a lawsuit claiming the mall lacked proper security and safety measures at the time of the incident.
A health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.
Most of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.
