FHP: Northbound I-75 reopens after semi hits overpass in Marion County

A semi hauling an apparent oversized load slammed into an overpass on northbound Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, damaging the bridge and forcing the extended closure of the highway.

Ocala teacher accused of inappropriately touching students, faces sexual misconduct charges

An Ocala teacher is under investigation after police say he inappropriately touched students and talked to them inappropriately. Police think there could be even more victims still out there.

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An Ocala teacher is accused of inappropriately touching students. One student sent FOX 35 screenshots of text messages she says she received from the teacher asking her out.

Neighbors fearful after man allegedly raped 80-year-old Florida woman with cancer

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a sexual battery of an elderly woman. Police said a man made his way into her apartment, where she lives alone, held a screwdriver up to her, and raped her. 

Will another Buc-ee's open in Florida? New location proposed in Marion County

Buc-ee's is seeking to build another location in Central Florida. The Texas-based store filed an application to build the massive gas station and megastore in Ocala, Florida.

U.S. Navy testing bombs in Ocala National Forest

If you're in Central Florida and you're hearing booms or your whole house is shaking, there's a reason for it. 

Newborn surrendered at Florida fire station 'Baby Box'

An Ocala newborn was the 23rd baby to be surrendered inside a Baby Box since 2017, also marking the first surrendered baby in 2023. 

Special election dates set for seat vacated by Joe Harding who resigned following indictment

Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.

Ocala man, 11-year-old killed in Sumter County crash

Two people, including a child, were killed after an SUV crashed along SR-91 early Thursday morning.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri visits Central Florida, donates 10 pizzas to police department

It appears that TV chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri made a visit to Central Florida over the weekend to visit a couple of restaurants – and even donated some pizzas to a local police department.

Florida weather: Some cities could see freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend

While the Sunshine State is known for its abundance of sunshine, tropical palm trees, and beaches, a large arctic airmass will make its way across the country dropping temperatures in Florida, causing some parts of northern Florida to potentially see temperatures below freezing.  

Road rage shooting leaves 2 hurt in Ocala, police say

Two men were hurt after they were involved in a road rage shooting incident in Ocala Monday morning, according to police.