United Healthcare CenterWell deal allows The Villages residents to stay in network

Residents living at The Villages will be able to keep their health insurance after a deal between United Heathcare and CenterWell Senior Primary Care was reached. 

Marion County firefighter 'hazing' arrests: 3 released from jail

Three of the four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters – accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee – were released from jail on bond. 

Marion County firefighters accused of kidnapping, battery granted $100K bond

Four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters made their first appearance before a Marion County judge, Thursday, after they were accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee. The Marion County Sheriff's office referred to this incident as a "violent hazing." 

Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter

A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say

A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.

Teen stole grandma's car with 6 kids inside
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A 19-year-old is facing a plethora of charges after he stole his grandma's car before taking Marion County Deputies on a high-speed chase with 6 children inside.

Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.

Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit

A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.

FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman

A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.

Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend

A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.

Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors

The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.

Taking precautions to protect plants from expected frost

With winds easing across Central Florida, residents are preparing for another cold night — and at Orlando’s Leu Gardens, that means taking extra steps to protect tropical plants.

1 dead in shooting between drivers in Ocala, deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting between two drivers in Ocala on Thursday night.

Marion County woman who fatally shot her neighbor wants to countersue

Susan Lorincz, a Marion County woman convicted of fatally shooting her neighbor, plans to countersue after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against her, according to new court documents.

Teen found, arrested in connection to Marion County homecoming party shooting

The Marion County Sheriff's office arrested a 17-year-old male after identifying him in connection to a Sept. 27 shooting at a Forest High School homecoming party.

Marion County extradites Ronald Exantus back to Kentucky

Ronald Exantus was extradited from Florida back to Kentucky after the Marion County Sheriff's Office said he failed to register in Florida as a convicted felon within 48 hours of moving.