'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park

When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.

Second candidate files for seat vacated by Rep. Joe Harding

A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.

Florida lawmaker accused of fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related loan

The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.

Ocala husband, wife arrested for child human trafficking

A Florida man has been arrested on multiple charges including child sex trafficking after inappropriate texts with juveniles were discovered. His wife is also facing charges.

WATCH: Car crashes into Florida deputy's patrol vehicle during traffic stop in Ocala

A Florida deputy's words of warning proved dramatically apt during a traffic stop in Ocala recently, as a car came crashing into his patrol vehicle just after he warned those he’d pulled over to move back from the road for their own safety.

Family pays thousands to rent home in Florida, only to find out it was a scam

A family in Florida is scrambling to find a new place to live – weeks after they moved from Louisiana to Florida – only to find out the person who rented it to them didn't own the home or have the authority to rent it out.

Search and rescue team of specialists from Alachua and Marion counties return from Ian recovery

A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.

Driver dies after striking Florida bus carrying high schoolers

The driver of an SUV has died after police said he swerved across multiple lanes and struck a school bus in Ocala Wednesday morning. 

Recognize them? Women accused of stealing from Best Buy in Ocala

Do you know these women? Police are asking for the public's help finding the four ladies who they say stole several items from a Best Buy store recently.

Women accused of 'distraction-style' theft at Ross, other Central Florida stores

Police are asking the community for help identifying three women they said are linked to a ‘distraction-style’ theft at a Ross and similar thefts at another Central Florida retail store.