Man struck, killed by train in Ocala: Police

A man was killed while walking across train tracks in Ocala Thursday afternoon, police said.

Reward offered in murder of Florida assisted living center director; suspect identified

A Florida man has been named as a suspect in his husband's murder and that man's daughter is also a person of interest. Marion County sheriff's deputies continue to search for the killer of 59-year-old Timothy Smith, and investigators said his spouse, Herbert Swilley, is the prime suspect, they said.

Vacationing Florida deputies save diver lost off Florida Keys

David Woolf and Eric Thoresen are both Lieutenants at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. They’ve been friends for 20 years. Every Summer, their families take a vacation fishing in Key West.

Florida police warn of latest phone scam: 'Protect yourself!'

Florida police are warning residents of a phone scam that involves scammers posing as law enforcement or government officials.

Florida man allegedly fled, eluded arrest at church because cult 'told him to': deputies

A Florida man is now behind bars after he was allegedly spotted by deputies driving in circles in a church parking lot and subsequently fleeing and eluding arrest, claiming that a cult “told him to," according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida spring reopens after closing because of alligator attack

Alexander Springs in Central Florida is back open after closing because a man was reportedly bitten by a 7-and-a-half-foot alligator while snorkeling, according to the National Forests in Florida.

Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'

Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.

16-year-old girl sets fire in Florida hotel because she got into a fight with her mom: police

A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police.

2 alligators captured in one week after incidents at Alexander Springs

Two alligators have been captured in under a week following several incidents at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, prompting another closure of the popular swimming spot.

FL mom used her kids to shoplift • FL man throws BBQ grill at deputies • FL woman charged in toddler death

A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly using her three children to shoplift, a Florida man was arrested after throwing a BBQ grill at deputies during a road rage fit, Florida woman was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a toddler: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.

When does the 2023-2024 school year start in Central Florida?

Here's when the 23-24 school year starts in Central Florida. The list includes Orange County, Volusia County, Osceola County, and many other counties.