Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Monday through Thursday, the Marion County Clerk of Court is hosting marriage license and…
Florida man arrested in Marion County girl’s death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Editor’s note: This story details alleged child abuse, and the allegations are graphic and…
Marion County man arrested in connection with death of 3-year-old girl, sheriff’s office says
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday on an aggravated child abuse charge after deputies…
Central Florida’s weather and the rising pollen counts
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is experiencing a mix of warm and chilly temperatures, increased humidity, and scattered…
Girl’s death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child’s death in…
North Central Florida burn bans extended
LEVY COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) – Levy County officials are the latest leaders in North Central Florida to extend…
Central Florida woman accused of abandoning dogs for out of state job interview
A woman in Marion County is facing charges of animal cruelty and abandonment after she’s accused of getting…
Florida’s ongoing drought
A drought is when an area goes for a long time without enough rain, leading to dry grounds,…
Marion County deputies release video of vape shop break-in in hopes of finding suspects
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Woman sentenced to 40 years after shooting Florida deputy while handcuffed
Woman sentenced to 40 years after shooting Florida deputy while handcuffed Updated: 9:04 PM EST Feb 16, 2026…
State Road 19 in Ocala has reopened after wildfire
OCALA, Fla. — State Road 19 in Ocala has reopened to traffic in both directions from State Road 40…
Damaging wind, hail possible Sunday in Central Florida
Heavy rain, wind, hail possible Sunday in Central Florida | Impact Weather ESPECIALLY DURING SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS. AND…