'Tornado Dead Zone' still an issue in Ocala but improved with radar enhancements

The Jacksonville radar tower that normally covers the area was down at the time of the storm for maintenance. Today, it’s back online to help with coverage, but Marion County officials would still like to see more.

FL man shoots gator attacking dog • 4 dead after planes collide in FL • FL Hibachi restaurant explosion

A Florida man shot an alligator who attacked his dog in their backyard, four people are dead after two planes collide over Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven, a teen was shot in the legs at an Orlando Sonic restaurant, two people were burned after an explosion at a Florida Hibachi restaurant, and a Florida man is accused of killing his girlfriend, burning her body, and trying to bury her: Here is FOX 35's Week in Review.

Deputies: Florida man found with 200,000+ images of child porn in his bedroom

A Florida man is facing numerous charges of child pornography possession after more than 220,000 pornographic images – reportedly weighing over 2,600 pounds – were found inside his home, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

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.

WATCH: Florida woman throws puppies into bushes, leaving them abandoned in shelter parking lot

A Florida woman was arrested after she was caught on video throwing puppies into bushes near an animal shelter. She told deputies she "should have just shot them and been done."

Florida woman arrested after leaving 7 puppies in bushes: Deputies

A Marion County woman was arrested on several charges after she allegedly left puppies in bushes near a shelter, deputies said. 

ATV driver killed after crashing into tree in Marion County: FHP

A man driving an ATV was killed Saturday night in Marion County after the vehicle collided with a tree, troopers said.

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.

Marion County Fire Rescue addresses suicides within the department

Marion County Fire Rescue Chief James Banta shared an emotional video posted after two recent deaths reported within his department. This message from the chief comes after community leaders confirm two Marion County medics took their own lives within a three-week period.

Missing Florida girl believed to be headed to Orlando with unknown man: deputies

Aliyah Williams, 14 has been reported missing out on Citra in Marion County. Deputies believe she is headed to Orlando with an unknown man. If you see her or have any information about her whereabouts, you're asked to call 911.

Marion County teens found with multiple guns in car: Deputies

Two teens were arrested after Marion County deputies found guns and marijuana in their car early Wednesday morning.

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.