Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues

The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.

Several dogs rescued from burning home in Ocala, fire officials say

Officials were initially called to a home on Banyan Track just before 11:10 p.m. on reports of a residential structure fire after a caller reported her backyard and porch to be on fire.

Marion County crash leaves one dead, officials say

One person is dead after being struck by a car early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Hurricane Milton: Evacuation orders in Central Florida

Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Milton, which has become a powerful Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico, as it heads towards Florida's Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Milton: Marion County updates & information

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Here is the latest information and updates people in Marion County need to know.

Shooting at Ocala park sparks investigation: Police

Police said the injured person was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?

Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.

Hurricane Helene: Marion County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Marion County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Ocala pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting, police say

The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle pursuit that ended with officer-involved gunfire.

Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say

A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).