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.

Ocala man hit and killed by train when car got stuck on tracks, FHP says

An Ocala man died after he was hit by a train, Monday. Florida Highway Police said his car got stuck on train tracks in Marion County.

Teen student, Shannon Rushing, killed by car by school
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18-year-old high school senior, Shannon Rushing, was killed by a car as she was walking to the bus stop on Oct. 27. "Heartbroken" with the news, the Ocala Police Department are investigating what happened. Parents, teachers and students are in mourning and discuss their shock and concern.

2 human remains discoveries spur Marion County death investigations

The Marion County Sheriff's office conducts two ongoing death investigations after a second human remains discovery over the weekend.

FHP: Tractor trailer driver dies in I-75 crash and fire

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the driver of a tractor trailer died Sunday evening when the truck ran off the road on southbound I-75 and crashed into a line of trees.