I-75 in Florida reopens nearly 15 hours following crash with chemical spill

Interstate 75 in Florida was closed for over 14 hours on Tuesday following a crash and chemical spill that occurred earlier in the morning, authorities said.

Ocala slammed by torrential rain, flash floods possible

A flash flood warning continues in Ocala until 1 p.m. as heavy rains continue to slam the area, the National Weather Service said. 

Flooding in Ocala leaves park underwater
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Tuscawilla Park is experiencing flooding amid torrential downpour in the Ocala area Tuscawilla Park is experiencing flooding amid torrential downpour in the Ocala area (Video: Ocala Fire Rescue)

Orlando weather forecast: Strong, severe storms bring gusty winds, heavy rain to Central Florida

Saturday is a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day as strong to severe storms are expected across Central Florida throughout the day. The storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, even hail to some parts of the Orlando metro. Here is the latest weather forecast and timeline of when storms could arrive.

Teen trapped underneath tree rescued
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A teen was rescued after a tree fell onto a home in Ocala Friday morning

Child trapped under storm debris in Ocala
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A child was rescued after getting trapped underneath storm debris in Ocala early Friday morning.

Ocala couple beats burglar with club
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An Ocala couple beat down a burglar who broke into their home after kicking down the door.

Orlando weather: Mix of partly sunny skies, scattered showers on Saturday

It will be another warm afternoon across the region on Saturday. Forecast highs today will reach the low-90s through the Orlando metro and along our Atlantic coast communities. Scattered storms are possible.

Susan Lorincz: Ocala woman bought gun after previous incident with Ajike Owens, affidavit says

A newly released arrest report highlights witness reports on what led up to Susan Louise Lorincz reportedly shooting and killing Ajike AJ Owens through a door outside her Ocala, Florida home

Protests after Florida mom killed by neighbor
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People protested Tuesday afternoon following the death of Ajike"AJ" Owens, who was shot and killed by her neighbor in an Ocala neighborhood, possibly amid a years-long feud. Owens went over to confront her neighbor over allegations that the neighbor through skates and an iPad at her kids. During that confrontation, the neighbor shot through her door, striking Owens, who died at the hospital. New documents show 911 was called a half-dozen times over the years. The neighbor claims the shooting was self-defense. Owens' family wants the neighbor arrested and charged.

Woman accused of shooting neighbor moves
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A candlelight vigil is set up outside a Florida home where a single mother of four was shot to death. Relatives are outraged because the accused shooter, her neighbor, has not been arrested. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said his detectives are investigating whether this is a case of self-defense. Meanwhile, the landlord of the property where the accused shooter lived said she had to leave because she was receiving death threats.

J. David Stockton III on death of AJ Owens
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Bishop J. David Stockton III, President of the Marion County Chapter of the NAACP, speaks at a news conference addressing the death of a Florida mother of four who was shot and killed after confronting a neighbor, according to authorities.

Full news conference: Mom shot, killed by neighbor in Marion County
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On Monday, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods held a press conference to provide information about a shooting investigation where a mother was shot and killed after a confrontation with a neighbor, possibly in front of her children.

Drunk driver found asleep behind wheel on I-95 with foot on brake, deputies say

A Florida man reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel while on Interstate 95 in Brevard County over Memorial Day weekend, blocking traffic in the area. His vehicle was still in drive and his foot was reportedly on the brake. 

Chris Christie expected to launch 2024 presidential campaign next week

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was once a strong ally of then-President Trump but has become one of the former president's most vocal GOP critics.