‘It’s disappointing:’ 4 Marion County Fire Rescue employees charged after hazing incident at fire station
Read full article: ‘It’s disappointing:’ 4 Marion County Fire Rescue employees charged after hazing incident at fire stationFour Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from the department following a violent hazing incident, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violations
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violationsAnother nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
Sisters find mother’s Ocala apartment emptied days after her death
Read full article: Sisters find mother’s Ocala apartment emptied days after her deathAfter 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.
‘Grave danger:’ Disturbing details revealed after missing English woman found dead in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Grave danger:’ Disturbing details revealed after missing English woman found dead in Central FloridaAfter a missing English woman failed to fly back home last month, investigators said they've caught the prime suspect.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Orlando wakes up to another COLD day, but warmup on the way. Here’s the timeline
Read full article: Orlando wakes up to another COLD day, but warmup on the way. Here’s the timelineAfter Orlando ties record lows, News 6 meteorologist Julie Broughton says warmer temperatures and sunshine are expected by the weekend, with 80s likely and mostly dry conditions across Central Florida.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile 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.
‘Perfect Neighbor’ shooter Susan Lorincz accuses victim’s children of defamation
Read full article: ‘Perfect Neighbor’ shooter Susan Lorincz accuses victim’s children of defamationThe 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.
Cooler start to the week as cold front arrives in Central Florida, showers possible Monday morning
Read full article: Cooler start to the week as cold front arrives in Central Florida, showers possible Monday morningA weak cold front is bringing cooler temperatures and breezy conditions to Central Florida, with only isolated showers expected and a warming trend later in the week. Tropics remain quiet as hurricane season nears its end.
72-year-old Ocala man killed when train strikes SUV stuck on tracks
Read full article: 72-year-old Ocala man killed when train strikes SUV stuck on tracksA 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.
The story behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ Netflix documentary on Susan Lorincz case
Read full article: The story behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ Netflix documentary on Susan Lorincz caseA 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.
More than a dozen No Kings rallies taking place in Central Florida Saturday, according to website
Read full article: More than a dozen No Kings rallies taking place in Central Florida Saturday, according to websiteIn 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.
These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concerns
Read full article: These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concernsLast 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.
8 more Central Florida eateries shut down over roaches, rodents and more
Read full article: 8 more Central Florida eateries shut down over roaches, rodents and moreHealth inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered problems with rodents, cockroaches, time/temperature issues, and other types of violations.
Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida cities
Read full article: Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida citiesPhantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
Woman arrested in Ocala hit-and-run crash that killed 76-year-old man
Read full article: Woman arrested in Ocala hit-and-run crash that killed 76-year-old manFlorida 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.
‘Approximately 50 vehicles:’ I-75 reopens in Ocala after crashes shut down southbound lanes
Read full article: ‘Approximately 50 vehicles:’ I-75 reopens in Ocala after crashes shut down southbound lanesSouthbound lanes of Interstate 75 reopened in Marion County after being forced to close following multiple crashes near Ocala, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘I was so f****** close:’ Former student arrested after mass shooting threat at Central Florida school
Read full article: ‘I was so f****** close:’ Former student arrested after mass shooting threat at Central Florida schoolA 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday after a “threatening Facebook post” was discovered, according to the Ocala Police Department.
I-75 reopens in Marion County after dump truck strikes overpass, snarls traffic
Read full article: I-75 reopens in Marion County after dump truck strikes overpass, snarls trafficA dump truck struck an overpass, prompting the temporary closure of Interstate 75 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
‘It’s very traumatizing:’ Family of Ocala shooting victim speaks out
Read full article: ‘It’s very traumatizing:’ Family of Ocala shooting victim speaks outMarcia 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.
‘Entirely inadequate:’ Family files lawsuit over 2023 Paddock Mall shooting, alleges lack of security
Read full article: ‘Entirely inadequate:’ Family files lawsuit over 2023 Paddock Mall shooting, alleges lack of securityNearly 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.
‘Self-professed’ religious leaders with ties to Florida used forced labor to raise millions, prosecutors say
Read full article: ‘Self-professed’ religious leaders with ties to Florida used forced labor to raise millions, prosecutors sayTwo “self-professed” religious leaders used forced labor at multiple call centers, including one in Central Florida, to raise millions of dollars to partly fund their lavish lifestyle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida man arrested after using sprinklers to spray disabled children, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man arrested after using sprinklers to spray disabled children, deputies sayA 61-year-old man was arrested after he used a surveillance system to activate his sprinkler system to spray his disabled neighbors because he was mad about their bus stop location, according to a news release.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-75 in Marion County, officials say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-75 in Marion County, officials sayA multi-vehicle crash involving 4 semitrucks and a Honda Civic has all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 shut down in Marion County on Wednesday evening, according to a news release.
Sumter County correctional officer sentenced 3 years for accepting bribes, smuggling drugs into prison
Read full article: Sumter County correctional officer sentenced 3 years for accepting bribes, smuggling drugs into prisonA federal correctional officer in Sumter County was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for receiving bribes as a public official and providing contraband to a federal prisoner, according to court records.
These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last week
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last weekLast week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.
Ocala police arrest 15 in child sex sting
Read full article: Ocala police arrest 15 in child sex stingThe Ocala Police Department arrested 15 suspects following a three-day-long undercover sting operation, which aimed to apprehend individuals attempting to sexually exploit children, a news release stated.
Orange County hosts back-to-school backpack giveaway in Bithlo
Read full article: Orange County hosts back-to-school backpack giveaway in BithloMultiple backpack giveaway events are taking place across Central Florida, spanning from Ocala to DeLand to Bithlo, helping families offset rising back-to-school expenses.
Woman accused of amassing over 14,000 pounds of trash at homeless encampment, Marion deputies say
Read full article: Woman accused of amassing over 14,000 pounds of trash at homeless encampment, Marion deputies sayA Florida woman was arrested, accused of felony littering after allegedly amassing over 14,000 lbs. of trash and debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area, a news release stated.
Marion County teen sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2023 triple homicide
Read full article: Marion County teen sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2023 triple homicideOne of three teenagers accused in a triple homicide case from 2023 was sentenced by a judge in Marion County Tuesday. Christopher Adkins, who was 12 when he was arrested, will spend the next 40 years behind bars, with an option to review at 25 years.
70-year-old Ocala man killed when pickup truck runs red light, strikes car, FHP says
Read full article: 70-year-old Ocala man killed when pickup truck runs red light, strikes car, FHP saysFlorida troopers say a 70-year-old man was killed when a pickup truck ran a red light in Marion County and struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger.
‘I handed her my child:’ Reaction to Ocala child care worker’s abuse accusations
Read full article: ‘I handed her my child:’ Reaction to Ocala child care worker’s abuse accusationsAuthorities say the investigation uncovered multiple incidents of abuse involving infants aged between 4 and 9 months over several months, from March through July.
These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concerns
Read full article: These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concernsLast week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Largest Buc-ee’s in Georgia opens. But even more stores are coming to Florida
Read full article: Largest Buc-ee’s in Georgia opens. But even more stores are coming to FloridaBuc-ee’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest travel center in Georgia this week. And in Florida, three more locations are gearing up for new stores.
Man arrested after crashing into Marion County deputy’s patrol car with a child in his vehicle
Read full article: Man arrested after crashing into Marion County deputy’s patrol car with a child in his vehicleA 24-year-old man faces several charges after he repeatedly crashed into a Marion County deputy’s patrol car while driving with a child, a gun and drugs into of his vehicle, according to an arrest affidavit.
Ajike Owens’ family files lawsuit against Susan Lorincz for wrongful death, records show
Read full article: Ajike Owens’ family files lawsuit against Susan Lorincz for wrongful death, records showThe family of Ajike Owens, the Ocala mother of four who was shot over a neighbor dispute in 2023, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Susan Lorincz on June 10, according to court documents.
Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that meansTo figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
Proud Boys member among three arrested at Ocala protest
Read full article: Proud Boys member among three arrested at Ocala protestThree people were arrested at a Pro-Democracy Rally in downtown Ocala Saturday, where organizers say 1,000 demonstrators gathered in support of the nationwide “No Kings” protests.
‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia County
Read full article: ‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia CountyThe sheriff's office released footage of the arrests during a three-day undercover operation targeting men accused of being online predators.
Ocala-area horse trainer among 20 arrested in Florida online child sex sting
Read full article: Ocala-area horse trainer among 20 arrested in Florida online child sex stingTwenty people are arrested in Marion County in an online sting trying to catch suspects looking for sexual activity with children.
Elderly Summerfield woman hit, killed in crash
Read full article: Elderly Summerfield woman hit, killed in crashAn 81-year-old Summerfield woman died after she was struck by a sedan traveling northbound on US Highway 301 north of SE 169th St. early Sunday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement.