'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.

FHP: 52-year-old woman dies in fiery crash in Marion County

A 52-year-old woman died after crashing through several fences and her car caught on fire, Florida Highway Patrol said. 

Marion County thief steals over $21,000 from a man's bank account

A man reportedly stole over $21,000 from someone at a Marion County Truist bank and deputies are asking for the public's help to find him.

'Run!': Florida grandma recounts moment car burst into flames as family drove down road

Nadrine Stocker was driving down an Ocala street with her daughter and grandson in the car, when she says she started smelling gas. The actions she took in the seconds after that may have saved all their lives.

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.