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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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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.

Another nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.

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

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Whether you’re looking for family fun, dazzling displays, or a night of music and food, there’s a holiday event for everyone.

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.

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

The Ocala Police Department put out a notice for 14-year-old Hunter Grimes. They say he is missing and endangered.

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.

After 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.

The Marion County school district is preparing for a dramatic drop in temperatures from a strong Arctic cold front sweeping through the region.

A strong cold front is charging in, and it’s set to bring the coldest air of the season.

A person who shot and killed a driver in Marion County has been released from police custody.

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.

A 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.

A Silver Alert was issued on Friday night for a missing 80-year-old man out of Marion County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida troopers investigate a hit-and-run crash in Marion County that left one dead and one injured.

Marion County deputies are searching for a man caught on video stealing a 4-wheeler from the yard of a home.

A Kentucky man who was released from prison early and relocated to Marion County is now headed back to Kentucky.

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.

Officials say an 18-year-old Marion County high school student was struck and killed while she was walking to a bus stop.

Officials say an 18-year-old Marion County high school student was struck and killed while she was walking to a bus stop.

Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Ocala.

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.

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.

Firefighters used extrication tools to free the driver, who was then taken to the hospital for treatment.

A man is behind bars after being arrested and accused for a deadly crash that killed two beloved Ocala radio hosts.

A 70-year-old Ocala man was killed and four other people were hurt in a head-on crash in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The city of Ocala has issued a boil water notice for customers at Pointe Grand at Heath Brook due to a damaged water main.

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.

A 75-year-old man from Ocala says his troubles began with a single text message offering a flexible part-time job.

An Ocala man riding a bicycle in Marion County was struck by a car and killed, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

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 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday after a “threatening Facebook post” was discovered, according to the Ocala Police Department.

The driver of a Ford that veered into oncoming traffic in Ocala was killed in a resulting crash, according to police.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a van they say struck and killed a man pushing a grocery cart across State Road 200 in Ocala.

A dump truck struck an overpass, prompting the temporary closure of Interstate 75 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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.

First responders were called to Fort King Middle School on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out inside, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

A 62-year-old man died after being found stabbed in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman last seen in August near Ocala has been reported missing and is considered endangered, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A tree fell on a 120-gallon propane tank, causing a gas leak in Marion County, according to firefighters.

Police officers in Ocala took a student into custody after a gun was found on a bus to a Marion County elementary school.

A lithium-ion battery attached to a scooter caught fire in an empty Ocala apartment, according to fire rescue.

Two “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.

A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle early Saturday morning, according to Ocala police.

The Ocala Police Department says it’s making headway in two critical 2024 homicide investigations, announcing charges for two men accused in separate killings.

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A 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.

An Ocala man was killed and a Belleview woman was arrested in a single-vehicle crash in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in Ocala.

A 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.

Storms are starting to move through Central Florida

A 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.

Last 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.

The 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.

Multiple backpack giveaway events are taking place across Central Florida, spanning from Ocala to DeLand to Bithlo, helping families offset rising back-to-school expenses.

A train derailed near a townhouse complex on Friday morning, causing its cargo to spill out onto the ground, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a suspect vehicle after a 66-year-old Ocala man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Marion County.

Two people who were teenagers when they were arrested in a triple homicide case in Marion County in 2023 will go to prison for life.

A 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.

One 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.

Several flash flood warnings are in effect across Marion County as a batch of heavy rain slowly drifts south.

Florida 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.

From classic car cruises and community giveaways to space-themed fun, summer fashion and even a visit from Santa in shorts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy

Authorities say the investigation uncovered multiple incidents of abuse involving infants aged between 4 and 9 months over several months, from March through July.

An employee at an Ocala daycare facility was arrested for abusing infants over a five month period, according to a news release.

Troopers say a fatal crash is under investigation near Ocala.

Last week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A man and a dog inside of a residence were rescued after a large tree fell on a duplex in Ocala during storms on Monday afternoon.

Beware of your bank reaching out to you. Crooks are impersonating bank employees and ripping off innocent victims.

Florida transportation officials say a big rig driven by a 71-year-old Ocala man struck and damaged a bridge.

Despite economic anxiety being on the rise, the nation isn’t poised for a recession. But that doesn't mean there aren't going to be other changes.

Residents are urged to use text-to-911 for emergency contact until the phone system is fully restored.

Buc-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.

A 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.