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OCALA, Fla. — Police in Ocala said they are searching for a man after an elderly woman was attacked. Officers said the man is considered a person of interest after an 80-year-old cancer patient was the victim of a sexual assault. Police said the woman was attacked Wednesday at the Saddleworth Green apartments. Investigators said they have surveillance video of a man poking the victim with a screwdriver. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

OCALA, Fla. — A 46-year-old basketball coach is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his young athletes. Police said Roosevelt Overstreet, a basketball coach and trainer who also worked for the city’s recreation department, was training the young girl involved at the Edward D. Croskey Center. “This gentleman was actually quite a staple in the community, dealing with many of our children, right in our recreation division,” said Det. Police said he developed a relationship with the girl and started having sex with her at his home and recording videos of it. Police believe it is possible there are other victims out there and they want people who know anything to come forward.

A man accused of raping an elderly woman at her Ocala apartment has been arrested, according to police.

The Ocala Police Department is searching for a man in a sexual assault of an elderly woman at her Ocala apartment on Wednesday.

Cirque Italia combines acrobatics with water works and light shows. It’s the only traveling circus in the U.S. with a water stage and is making its way through Central Florida.

Monday afternoon, a Marion County trailblazer — the first-ever Black female officer hired at the Ocala Police Department more than a half-century ago — was honored.

Police in Florida arrested a man who is accused of being drunk when he slammed into a dentistry. Incredible video posted to the department's Facebook page shows it all unfold.

A 14-year-old Forest High School student was arrested after a stolen gun was found on campus in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after police said he crashed into an Ocala dentist’s office and ran away early Monday.

OCALA, Fla. — A Central Florida man has been found guilty of murdering his cellmate. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury has found Romeo Lopez-Hernandez, 37, of first-degree premeditated murder. According to a news release, Lopez-Hernandez confessed to the murder and bragged about it to prison personnel. Read: Deputies: Brevard County teacher accused of trying to meet up with student for ‘sexual relations’At trial, Lopez-Hernandez changed his story and claimed the victim had committed suicide. Read: Troopers investigate deadly crash involving pedestrian in Orange CountyLopez-Hernandez faces a mandatory penalty of life in federal prison.

A horse is a horse, of course, but not the main course — or for any other reason according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

OCALA, Fla. — A popular gas station chain may be planning a new location in Central Florida. Read: SEE: Popular Texas gas station chain opens its first Central Florida locationThe company that owns Buc-ee’s recently applied to bring another site to Ocala, east of Interstate 75 and near Highway 326. Read: Buc-ee’s in Daytona Beach offers preview for first responders before grand openingAt this point, the project’s start date is still to be determined. DeSantis participates in ribbon cutting at Buc-ee's in Daytona Beach Gov. Ron DeSantis participated in a ribbon cutting at the Buc-ee's location in Daytona Beach.

OCALA, Fla. — A movie theater security guard has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old, the Ocala Police Department said Wednesday. On Jan. 15, police said they found out about a sexual battery incident that occurred the night before at the Hollywood 16 movie theater. According to a release, the girl went to a movie with her friends, and a friend’s grandfather refused to offer the victim a ride home. Read: Sheriff: Search crews recover body in pond near KissimmeeInvestigators said a theater security guard, Augusta Williams, 31, offered to watch the girl until she could get a ride home. Ocala Police said the victim did not want to have sex but was afraid of Williams since he had a gun.

A security guard at a movie theater in Ocala has been arrested after being accused of raping a teen girl and threatening her with a gun, according to police.

Another Buc-ee's may be coming to Central Florida.

One of Mission BBQ’s primary goals is serving those who serve the country.

Controversy sparked in Marion County after one elementary school send out a permission slip to learn about the Black National Anthem ahead of an after-school performance.

The field of candidates is set for a special election in Marion County to replace a state representative embroiled in a federal fraud scandal.

Two drivers were seriously injured after a crash in Ocala on Sunday, according to a news release from the city.

OCALA, Fla. — East Silver Springs Boulevard is closed after a crash Saturday, Ocala Fire Rescue said. Read: Orange County deputies search for suspect after teen shot near Wekiva High SchoolCrews are working to restore a substantial loss of power, and East Silver Springs Boulevard is closed between the blocks of 1900 and 2100. Read: 2 injured after shooting in Daytona Beach, police sayInvestigators said a power pole was on the white SUV’s bumper and power lines were on the ground. Ocala Fire Rescue said that the driver of the white SUV was transported to the hospital, but no other injuries were reported. Ocala Police Department, Ocala Electric Utility and Marion County Fire Rescue assisted with the scene.

A two-vehicle crash on Saturday evening in Ocala has shut down part of Silver Springs Boulevard, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala firefights battle an early morning fire that destroyed two cars. On Saturday, around 9:15 a.m. Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire call on Southwest 42nd Street in Bellchase. Fire crews got the fire under control within two minutes and completely extinguished it in 15 minutes, according to a news release. Read: Woman accused of killing retired Mount Dora couple faces murder chargesThe fire did not endanger the homes. Read: Teen shot at Wekiva High School, suspect at large, deputies sayFirefighters battle early morning car fire in Ocala Firefighters battle early morning car fire in Ocala (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A 42-year-old Ocala man occupying the outside lane of a road in Marion County was fatally struck by a car early Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

OCALA, Fla. — A newborn has been surrendered to the state’s first and only “Safe Haven Baby Box” in Ocala. The box is located at Ocala Fire Rescue’s headquarters on Northwest Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Photos: Newborn becomes first to be surrendered at ‘Safe Haven Baby Box’ in OcalaExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Newborn becomes first to be surrendered at ‘Safe Haven Baby Box’ in OcalaUsually when one hears about baby abandonment or surrenders it congers negative thoughts, but officials are applauding the child’s parents. Read: Damar Hamlin awake and holding hands with family, per reportOcala firefighters and the baby box founder are calling this a time to celebrate a life saved. The surrendered baby was attended to within a few minutes and medically evaluated at a hospital.

A newborn was surrendered to Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box in Ocala, marking the first time the box has been used.

It's been several days since six people were shot on New Year's Day in Ocala — a shooting that about 100 people may have witnessed, according to police.

An Ocala home was devastated Wednesday afternoon after a fire tore through the building, leaving it in ruins, according to Ocala fire officials.

Marion County Public Schools are set to tackle a growing issue in the district as rates for student absenteeism and truancy are now higher than the state average.

Ocala police are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy who ran away from home Wednesday morning, according to a tweet from the department.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The race to replace a former state lawmaker out of Ocala is heating up. Former Republican State Representative Joe Harding stepped down last month after being arrested on federal fraud charges. In early December, a federal grand jury indicted Harding for wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements. State records indicate that five republicans have opened campaign accounts to run for that open seat. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living communitySo far, no democratic candidates have put their names in the race.

A shooting in Florida on New Year's Day left two men dead and four others injured, and police are looking for any information that can lead to an arrest.

The Ocala Police Department on Sunday announced it had begun investigating a shooting early that morning which left two people dead and four others hurt.

Crash occurred at I-75 northbound exit ramp at mile marker 384.

A 40-year-old Ocala man was stuck and killed in a hit-and-run late Saturday as he stood in a turn lane on State Road 35 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Video released Thursday shows Ocala police chasing a stolen semitruck driven by a man accused in an hourslong standoff at the Orlando VA Medical Center Monday, according to officers.

A woman died and another was hospitalized due to a house fire Tuesday night in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A Marion County resident was displaced after a fire made their home uninhabitable, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

A precautionary boil water notice was issued Monday for the Cedar Hills, Double Gate and Hawks Landing communities in Marion County due to a temporary loss in water pressure, according to a news release from the county.

Back-to-back fires broke out at two homes in the south end of Marion County on Christmas, according to fire rescue officials.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Ocala Police Department surprised drivers with a festive twist for the holidays. Officers performed traffic stops but brought quite the joyful surprise to those behind the wheel. Police would explain the reason for the traffic stop, but would give recipients a $100 bill instead of a citation. All of the money donated to OPD to use for these stops was given anonymously. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Police are investigating a homicide after finding a man’s body along an Ocala road Thursday, according to the department.

OCALA, Fla. — Police are investigating a death in Ocala Thursday morning. Investigators said the death happened in the area of North Magnolia Avenue and Northwest 14th Street Wednesday night. The lanes of Northwest 14th Street are closed as the investigation continues, and drivers are asked to use an alternate route. If you saw any unusual activity in the area Wednesday night, you are asked to call 369-7000. If you saw any unusual activity Wednesday night (12/21) in this area, please call 369-7000.

An 11-year-old Ocala boy and a 40-year-old Ocala man were killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike, the FHP says.

Ocala residents are fighting Marion County commissioners after they recently approved a plan to develop hundreds of homes and apartments in their area, arguing it goes against public interest.

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The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, paid a visit to the Ocala Police Depart with a show of appreciation for the officers working the night shift.

Two men were injured in a road rage shooting in Ocala, shutting down the road, according to the police department.

OCALA, Fla. — Police in said a busy roadway was shut down after a road rage shooting Monday morning. Officers said the road rage shooting happened on West State Route 40 in Ocala. Watch: 4 hurt after truck crashes into Orlando barPolice said two men were involved with one man who was shot and another who was hit in the head. Officials said both men were taken to a hospital and neither have life-threatening injuries. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

OCALA, Fla. — A trailer towing over 6,000 pounds of onions caught fire on Interstate 75 in Ocala, Florida Saturday evening. Once on scene, crews located a pickup truck that was filled with thousands of pounds of onions. According to WFLA, the driver told fire crews that he noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the trailer after blowing out a tire. About six cargo bins with a total of about 6,000 onions — 1,000 per cargo bin — were affected by the fire, according to OFR. OFR said that the Department of Transportation’s Road Rangers and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded to the fire.

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala Fire Rescue said a fire burned nearly 6,000 pounds of onions. On Saturday, firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 75, near U.S. 27., at around 8:30 p.m.Read: Coldest weather of the season on its way Sunday nightWhen firefighters arrived on scene, they found a truck hauling an open trailer filled with several thousand pounds of onions that was engulfed in flames. The driver had already exited the vehicle and told firefighters that the fire began after one of the truck’s tires blew out. When the driver pulled over to ensure all was well, he found flames coming from the trailer’s passenger side. Read: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Orlando International Airport as preparations beginAccording to a news release, 6ix cargo bins containing approximately 6,000 pounds of onions were affected.

OCALA, Fla. — Firefighters in Ocala save a dog from a home that caught fire. On Friday, at around 2:45 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue responded to the 2800 block of SW 17th Circle. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Dog Saved from Home Fire in OcalaWhen firefighters arrived, the found a single-story house with fire and smoke showing from a front window. According to a news release, firefighters were able to control the flames quickly, confining the fire to the living room. Read: Wrong-way crash kills driver on State Road 417, troopers sayNo residents were inside the home but during a search firefighters found a dog hiding under a bed.

The Marion County School board has rejected the sheriff’s office proposal “as-is” after a work session with public comment but is set to continue discussions about the SAFE Schools program.

As many areas of the U.S. have suffered from harsh blizzards and disastrous tornadoes, a cold front closing in on Central Florida this week may also bring severe weather.

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OCALA, Fla. — Police in Ocala are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people who stole $17,000 of jewelry from an antique store. In the video, a man and a woman is seen entering the store and walking directly to a glass jewelry display case. That was when police said the man pried open the locked case and stole several thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry. Police described the man who allegedly stole the jewelry as having a light complexion, a dark beard, and a mustache. The second man whom police said acted as the lookout, is described as having a light complexion and a possible goatee.

At least one person was killed in a crash in Marion County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two individuals who stole hundreds of dollars worth of ammunition and a drum magazine from a store near Ocala.

Florida deputies encountered a shocking scene last Wednesday evening at a home Beverly Hills, about a half-hour drive south from Ocala.

OCALA, Fla. — Marion County’s Sheriff’s Office has arrested a married couple on multiple counts of child neglect and human trafficking. Jessica Edwards, 33, and Dwight Edwards, 47, were both arrested. Jessica is currently being held on a $100,000 bond at the Marion County Jail on two counts of child neglect. Read: Orange County deputies investigate after person stabbed at business early WednesdayDwight was found in Stockbridge, Georgia by deputies and was arrested on six counts of human trafficking a minor and six counts of lewd and lascivious battery. He is being held at the Henry County Jail, awaiting extradition back to Marion County.

Two Florida men in two different cities each won $1,000 playing lottery tickets then lost the cash prizes to the Department of Economic Opportunity the day they went to collect their holiday cash.

The holiday season has arrived in Ocala with a labyrinth of lights, within which guests can find a sprawling winter wonderland.

An Ocala man was arrested Friday in connection with coercing two girls between 12 and 16 years old for sexual favors for over a year, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A 38-year-old man from Ocala was arrested Wednesday morning after fleeing from deputies on a stand-up electric scooter and then jumping into water, authorities said.

A firefighter with Marion County Fire Rescue is recovering after an incident left him injured during a training exercise.

A 45-year-old man from Ocala was killed Thursday during a motorcycle crash in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Orange County. Troopers said a 27-year-old man from Ocala was riding a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on Round Lake Road, approaching King Avenue, when he crashed. Watch: Volusia man accused of attacking his mother while high on drugs, deputies sayTroopers said the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Watch: Winter Garden Challenge 22 Walk supports veterans with post-traumatic stressThe ridder was taken to Adventhealth Hospital, where he died, officials said. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocala died Saturday following his involvement in a single-vehicle crash in Zellwood that afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 67-year-old man who witnesses said was lying in a roadway in Ocala was struck and killed by a car Saturday, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Two people were injured in a crash in Ocala, according to fire rescue.

An upcoming "Never Give Up On Country" tour is headed to Ocala with the aim of benefitting 'recalibrated' military veterans, according to a release Wednesday.

OCALA, Fla. — The Ocala Police Department added a little magic to its force this week. On Wednesday, the department named a miniature horse, Magic, as an honorary police officer — making her the first mini-horse to earn the title in the city. Standing at 2 feet tall, what Magic lacks in stature, she makes up for with her service. Read: New wheelchair offers disabled miniature horse mobilityThe department said Officer Magic will occasionally work on the department’s outreach programs, including its Polar Patrol ice cream program, and its R.E.A.D. “With her friendly personality and adorable appearance, Magic is sure to be a hit with everyone she meets.”Photos: Ocala adds mini-horse named Magic to its police forceExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Magic the mini horse named honorary officer Standing at 2 feet tall, what Magic lacks in stature, she makes up for with her service.

Three people died Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

OCALA, Fla. — A man was killed and a woman was injured after being shot in Ocala Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Just before 5:20 p.m., police received a call about two victims, identified only as a Black man and a Hispanic woman, who entered a hospital with gunshot wounds. The woman had a single gunshot wound to her hand and the man had multiple gunshot wounds, police said. READ: Man killed in Altamonte Springs apartment shootingPolice said the shooting happened inside a car in the Super 8 motel parking lot on Silver Springs Boulevard. Between the motel parking lot and the hospital, the shooter exited the vehicle and is currently at large, police said.

Arnold Bonifant wiped away an occasional tear as he heartily sang along to “God Bless America” playing over the sound system late Wednesday night. Some of that was attributable to

OCALA, Fla. — First Friday Art Walk will be coming back to Downtown Ocala this Friday. The art walk occurs the first Friday of each month running through May 2023. If bad weather occurs, the First Friday Art Walk will be canceled. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is October 8th! Join WFTV 9 Family Connection and our partners for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer's!

OCALA, Fla. — An Ocala boy was killed Thursday morning after being hit by truck while walking to school. According to police, the 13-year-old had been riding on the back of a motorcycle being driven by his mother on SW 20th Street, near SW 30th Court, when he saw a friend walking on the sidewalk. Read: Bond set for Palm Bay police officer accused of having sex with girl, 13, while on duty“Our hearts go out to his family during this extremely difficult time,” Ocala police said in a statement. Investigators have not released the name of the child or the driver involved in the crash and said the crash is still under investigation. See map of location below:Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

OCALA, Fla. — The Ocala Police Department is taking a new approach to reduce ongoing catalytic converter thefts. The city, like many places across the country, has seen a huge increase in converters stolen from vehicles this year. Catalytic converters are located along the exhaust system to turn toxic fumes from a car’s engine into less-harmful exhaust. READ: Catalytic converter thefts impacting dozens of Central Florida driversRecently, police did an undercover operation targeting businesses that might be buying the stolen goods. He said he’d never bought catalytic converters before.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Public Schools announced Thursday they will add two schools to the Community Eligibility Provision initiative. This will allow students to receive free breakfast and lunch meals at the following schools:Fordham Early Learning AcademyOcali Charter Middle SchoolRead: Ocala man, 25, accused of killing toddlerRegardless of family income, and across 54 sites, over 44,000 students will receive free meals this school year within the Food and Nutrition Department of Marion County Public Schools. Schools were selected based on the percentage of students who participate in public assistance or service programs. Read: 160 arrested in 7-day human trafficking investigation, Polk County sheriff saysVideo: State report says Orange County schools failed to report crimes to police A grand jury said it found that the Orange County school district failed to tell police about sex crimes involving children. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

OCALA, Fla. — Twelve families have been displaced after a tree fell on an apartment Saturday, Ocala Police Department officials said. Firefighters said the tree was being cut and part of its limbs were poking through the roof. 12 families displaced after tree falls on Ocala apartment (Ocala Police Department/Ocala Police Department)Read: Deltona man accused of stalking 6-year-old girl, deputies sayOfficials said they cleared the building and ensured residents and pets were safe. Read: Berenstain Bears literary agent dies at 102 in OcalaThe American Red Cross was requested to provide aid to those families. 12 families displaced after tree falls on Ocala apartment (Ocala Police Department/Ocala Police Department)Marion County Animal Services also protected the animals whose owners weren’t home.

OCALA, Fla. — Police said a man was shot to death in Ocala and now they’re looking for leads in the case. Officers responded to the shooting in the area of NW 21st Court and NW 24th Road shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday. Woman shot, killed in Orange County, deputies sayPolice said they received a phone call about a man who was lying on the roadway and not moving. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined the man had been shot multiple times and died from his injuries. Detectives said this is an active case and ask that anyone with tips related to this homicide call 352-369-7000 or dial **TIPS to remain anonymous.

OCALA, Fla. — (AP) — A man charged in the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger will remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a federal judge ruled Monday. Two other men charged in Bulger's killing — Fotios “Freddy” Geas, 55, and Paul J. DeCologero, 48 — were already locked up. The men are accused of conspiring to kill Bulger hours after he was transferred to USP Hazelton in West Virginia from a prison in Florida in 2018. Authorities say Geas and DeCologero struck Bulger in the head multiple times while McKinnon acted as a lookout. McKinnon is charged separately with making false statements to a federal agent.

LADY LAKE, Fla. — An Ocala man is accused of walking out of a Publix in Lady Lake without paying for three subs. A witness told Lake County deputies the man, identified as Matthew Wise, 21, was wearing a brown cap and red Crocs when he picked up the three whole Boar’s Head Italian subs from the cold case of the Publix located on Bichara Boulevard. The witness said they watched Wise then walk straight through the self-checkout area without paying. Deputies said they traced the truck’s license plate to a home in Lady Lake where they located Wise. Deputies said Wise told them conflicting stories about how he’d paid for the subs online, which were worth about $29, but couldn’t provide any evidence that they’d been paid for.

An Ocala man was arrested on Thursday in connection to the death of Boston mobster and notorious snitch James "Whitey" Bulger. FBI agents arrested 36-year-old...

OCALA, Fla. — An Ocala man was arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal beating of notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger in a West Virginia prison several years ago. Sean McKinnon, 36, was arrested in Ocala by FBI Jacksonville special agents in connection with Bulger’s death. He is being charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and making false statements to a federal agent. Both Geas and DeCologero are accused of striking Bulger in the head multiple times while incarcerated at the U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, in October 2018. His family members alleged that prison officials failed to protect Bulger when he was transferred to the West Virginia facility.

VIDEO: Fort Worth man arrested in Ocala on dozens of sex trafficking charges A Forth Worth man is in the Marion County jail facing 30 counts of human sex trafficking after a woman claimed she was held captive for as many as eight years. (WFTV)OCALA, Fla. — A Forth Worth man is in the Marion County jail facing 30 counts of human sex trafficking after a woman claimed she was held captive for as many as eight years. READ: Skeletal remains found behind Ocala warehouseThe victim told police she met 41-year-old Alvin Harris in Texas several years ago, and thought he was going to help pher. Donna Guinn, Victim Advocate Supervisor for the Ocala Police Department, says responding officers noticed signs of possible trafficking. He’s now facing 30 counts of human sex trafficking in addition to individual counts of sexual battery and domestic assault.

OCALA, Fla. — The Ocala Police Department said they had recovered skeletal remains behind a warehouse off SW 17th Street this morning. They believe the remains have been there for several years but do not expect foul play. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Ocala police recover skull and skeletal remains Wednesday morning. Ocala police recover skull and skeletal remains Wednesday morning. (Ocala Police Department)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A man from Ocala was arrested after taking an unorthodox approach to getting the ear of the government. 29-year-old Corey Johnson was arrested after attempting...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A 46-year-old woman died in an Ocala structure fire Saturday, Marion County first responders said. Marion County Fire Rescue said the fire on Cedar Trace Lane was under control around 8 a.m., 30 minutes after they responded to reports of a structure fire. Read: Thousands of Marion County students to receive free backpacks ahead of new school yearMultiple 911 callers said smoke and flames were coming from the house. Read: Apopka funeral procession honors fallen firefighter Austin DuranRolling Greens Rescue #528 was the first to arrive at the scene for immediate rescue and additional rescue engines arrived to help fight the fire. In the initial search of the structure, the woman was found inside the home.

VIDEO: Firefighters contain fire at Marion County Public Schools building, officials say VIDEO: Firefighters contain fire at Marion County Public Schools building, officials say (WFTV)OCALA, Fla. — Ocala Fire Rescue is investigating a fire that badly damaged a school district building in Marion County. Fire rescue responded to a fire at 7:54 p.m. on Saturday at the Technical Services department of Marion County Public Schools. Upon arrival, firefighters could see a column of black smoke rising from one of the buildings. Firefighters entered the building, and were able to locate the source of the fire and contain it. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Firefighters contain fire at Marion County Public Schools, officials sayAccording to a news release, no one was inside the building.

Trump "didn't seem to process" that the approval rating he was citing was lower than his ratings among Republicans nationwide, per Mark Leibovich.

Video: Trailer filled with 40K pounds of potato chips catches fire in OcalaOCALA, Fla. — A trailer filled with 40,000 pounds of potato chips caught fire in Ocala on Thursday afternoon. Ocala Fire Rescue said it responded to reports of a vehicle fire at Outlaw Snax on West Silver Springs Boulevard just after 1:45 p.m. Photos: Trailer filled with 40K pounds of potato chips catches fire in OcalaFirefighters said they found a detached trailer filled with potato chips burning. Video: Trailer filled with 40K pounds of potato chips catches fire in OcalaCrews were able to use a high-power jet stream to knock down the blaze. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Trailer filled with 40K pounds of potato chips catches fire in Ocala (Ocala Fire Rescue)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Thousands of students in Marion County are set to receive free backpacks filled with supplies just in time for school to start this fall. The first-ever community giveback is a joint effort between AdventHealth Ocala, the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and Marion County Public Schools. It is being supported by Thaddeus Bullard, better known as WWE global ambassador Titus O’Neil, and his Bullard Family Foundation. VIDEO: Orange County schools to offer free meals to students over summer break Orange County Public Schools is making sure that no kids go hungry over summer break. (Christy Turner, WFTV.com/WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

OCALA, Fla. — If you’ve taken a cool photo on your phone, now is your chance to shine. The Appleton Museum of Art and the College of Central Florida are hosting a photography contest for people to submit up to two photos. Artists of all ages can participate in the eighth annual Mobile Photography Contest and Exhibition with a creative photo taken on a mobile device or tablet. Read: Orlando Museum of Art parts ways with CEO following raid of Basquiat exhibitThere is no fee to enter the contest and all levels of experience are welcome. For more information on how to enter the contest, click here.