Father’s Day child exchange turns ugly at Okahumpka Service Plaza
A Father’s Day child custody exchange turned violent Sunday evening when a man was allegedly strangled by his ex-wife’s boyfriend at the Okahumpka Service Plaza. Pedro Antonio Mercado-Angeles, 28, of Ocala, was arrested by the Wildwood Police Department on a felony charge of battery by strangulation following the Sunda
Village of DeLuna man arrested after allegedly trapping, grabbing woman on lanai
A 76-year-old resident of the Village of DeLuna was arrested on felony charges after he allegedly trapped a woman on their lanai and grabbed her arms during an argument over marital difficulties. Michael Andrew Ripp was arrested Saturday by the Wildwood Police Department on felony charges of false imprisonment and...
I-75 southbound off ramp at County Road 484 closes overnight June 22
The Interstate 75 southbound off ramp at County Road 484 (Exit 341) will be closed 8 p.m. June 22 until 6 a.m. June 23, the Florida Department of Transportation said in a news release. The closure is due to installation of traffic detection sensors. Drivers traveling on I-75 wanting to get off at CR 484 will have to
Motorcycle rider dies after two-vehicle crash in south Marion County
A motorcycle rider was hit and killed on June 22, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? County Road 475 and Southeast 178th Street. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What time was the crash? 5:50 a.m. June 2
Elderly Ocala man allegedly points gun at grandson for being too loud
A dispute over loud noise led to an aggravated assault charge after a 76-year-old Ocala man allegedly pointed a handgun at his grandson and pulled the trigger. Early in the morning on Friday, June 19, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. A male v
Marion Co. river reopens after gator bites snorkeller
Dr. Frank Mazotti, a professor of Wildlife ecology with the University of Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the impacts of an alligator biting a snorkeler and ways to stay safe in Florida's waterways.
Ocala CEP highlights Local AI Marketing workshop
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - AI is here to stay and knowing when to use it and when not to is becoming vital if you’re starting a small business. We’ll take you into an AI symposium hosted by TV20 in the Weekly Buzz.
Orlando weather: Lower rain chances as temperatures reach the mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Patchy fog is possible in a few spots around sunrise this morning in Central Florida. By 8 a.m., any leftover fog should clear up and will allow for a partly to mostly sunny sky to prevail. A few very isolated showers can't be ruled out this morning,...
90-year-old golfer recovering after emergency at course in The Villages
A 90-year-old golfer is recovering after an emergency at a course in The Villages. The elderly golfer had been playing in a foursome Saturday morning at RedFish Run Executive Golf Course. Ken Denby of the Village of Piedmont, who has known the 90-year-old for 20 years, thought something was off...
Dangerous heat, spotty storms expected across Central Florida through the week
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a foggy start across some areas in Central Florida, temperatures are expected to quickly climb with a few spotty sea breeze showers through the afternoon. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid 90s along the coast, with inland communities warming into the mid...
