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.

After a 17-year-old boy was reported missing last week, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information on the incident, calling it a “ruse.”

Marion County is expanding its commitment to newborn safety with the installation of its second Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis another secure option to safely surrender their infants.

The tail end of a front and upper trough are sinking across our state tonight, with rain chances expected to rebound quickly tomorrow afternoon and evening. As we roll towards Monday, we'll begin switching from frontal influence to a more tropical influence.

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 traveling veterinarian arrested in Marion County is accused of sexually battering a teen.

A 17-year-old boy whose disappearance in Marion County on Thursday sparked an Amber Alert has been found safe, according to sheriff’s office.

A Marion County man who was reported missing has been found, according to the sheriff’s office.

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.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

A Korean War veteran in Ocklawaha is one step closer to moving into a new home after a crash left his trailer unlivable last month.

A Marion County man who was arrested after being named a suspect in the 2023 death of his husband has been found guilty of murder.

This week, a Central Florida lawmaker announced his proposal to phase out property taxes statewide — and without leaving schools in the lurch.

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 health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.

A 59-year-old Dunnellon man was killed in a crash while driving a pickup truck in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Most of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.

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.

Court documents published Monday confirm CenterWell won the auction to buy The Villages Health System, as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. CenterWell, a senior health care provider owned by health insurer Humana, will pay $68 million in cash for TVHS.

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

Storms are moving through Central Florida on Saturday evening.

A 13-year-old boy arrested in Marion County is accused of vandalizing a church in Silver Springs, causing $10,000 in damage, according to the sheriff’s office.

Officials say a Marion County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a man who tried to run over another deputy during a pursuit.

A 92-year-old Korean War veteran finds himself displaced after a vehicle crashed into his Marion County home, leaving the structure condemned.

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

The announcement that Florida leaders will try to eliminate vaccine mandates in the state drew praise and criticism across the state.

In 2024, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office had 75 crypto cases and recovered $292,000. So far in 2025, they have had 92 crypto cases and have recovered a little more than $5.9 million.

Tuesday afternoon is the deadline for companies to bid for The Villages Health System.

Deputies in Marion County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing and endangered 78-year-old woman.

A 54-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida troopers say a 76-year-old Florida woman was run over and killed by a golf cart in Marion County.

Florida troopers say a 76-year-old Florida woman was run over and killed by a golf cart in Marion County.

The study looks at federal chemical data for many of the nation's largest lakes in the U.S. to determine pollutant levels.

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.

When it comes to Florida, fruits like oranges and pineapples may be the first things that come to mind. But that may not be the case forever.

A 66-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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

A fatal crash on U.S. 441 in Marion County forced a shutdown near McIntosh, according to the sheriff’s office.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

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

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Storms are moving through parts of Central Florida.

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.

A large fire broke out at a Marion County hay store, creating multiple explosions.

A 41-year-old man who said he was “just being silly” was arrested after pointing a laser at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office helicopter on Sunday, according to a news release.

Storms are starting to move through Central Florida

A man was shot and killed in Marion County on Saturday evening, according to a news release.

A man arrested in Marion County is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, according to the sheriff’s office.

A person was shot and killed near Summerfield, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is set to hold a news conference to discuss a recent child sex predator sting operation.

A total of 29 firefighters responded to a burning church in Citra, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

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.

A 22-year-old woman faces animal cruelty charges after deputies found a 17-year-old ‘emaciated’ horse in her care, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

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

News 6 is teaming up with you to help purchase back-to-school supplies for teachers across Central Florida,

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.

A DeLand card shop appears to be the latest in a rash of burglaries where thousands of dollars' worth of Pokémon cards are being stolen.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office believes the public may be able to help it identify two people who allegedly stole guns from parked vehicles earlier this month near Summerfield.

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.

While most of Central Florida has a few weeks left to prepare for back to school, Wyomina Park Elementary in Marion County will head back on Tuesday.

The calendar may read July, but it’s already back-to-school time for some Brevard County students.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

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.

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.

A Jacksonville man was arrested on Friday after his 17-year-old partner was fatally shot at a Marion County gas station, according to the sheriff’s office.

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

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

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.

After a widespread 911 outage, officials are sharing which contingencies helped ensure calls didn’t go unanswered. The outage started in Lake County and impacted several other counties, including Marion, Citrus, and Osceola.

A man who was being checked on by a Marion County deputy fired a flare gun toward his patrol car, according to sheriff’s officials.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

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

The grades are largely based on student test scores; however, districts can earn points in other areas, including the percentage of students who improve from the year before.

Florida troopers investigate a deadly wreck in Marion County.

A major health care group that caters to The Villages retirement community has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to sell to a major health group and deals with hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicare overpayments.