Bodycam video shows Florida K-9 helping deputies catch a suspect in the woods
The police dog reportedly guided them through the darkness, finding the suspect hiding behind a tree.
The police dog reportedly guided them through the darkness, finding the suspect hiding behind a tree.
Secret Santa Operation: Police officers gift over $5,000 to Florida citizens for Christmas
For the third year in a row, Ocala police officers gave money to citizens to help with their holiday needs.
For the third year in a row, Ocala police officers gave money to citizens to help with their holiday needs.
Woman fatally shot after pointing gun at deputies identified, Florida sheriff's office reports
The Sheriff's Office said that a woman pointed a gun at responding deputies before they fatally shot her.
The Sheriff's Office said that a woman pointed a gun at responding deputies before they fatally shot her.
'This is a family': First responders across Central Florida work on Christmas
Firefighters in Ocala worked a 24-hour shift on the holiday.
Firefighters in Ocala worked a 24-hour shift on the holiday.
Board votes to keep Marion Military Academy students together
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week, but students and teachers are working to save their school. The Marion County School Board has voted to create a new similar program at another school.
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week, but students and teachers are working to save their school. The Marion County School Board has voted to create a new similar program at another school.
Marion Military Academy closes unexpectedly
A military academy in Marion County has abruptly closed its door. Parents and students at Marion Military Academy said they feel left in the dark.
A military academy in Marion County has abruptly closed its door. Parents and students at Marion Military Academy said they feel left in the dark.
Horses reported slaughtered in Marion County
Authorities continue to search for who is responsible for the slaughter of horses in Marion County. Detectives in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties believe someone is mutilating the horse for their meat.
Authorities continue to search for who is responsible for the slaughter of horses in Marion County. Detectives in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties believe someone is mutilating the horse for their meat.
City of Ocala breaking ground on new first responder campus
Ocala Fire Rescue and the Ocala Police Department are breaking ground on a new first responder campus.
Ocala Fire Rescue and the Ocala Police Department are breaking ground on a new first responder campus.
Ocala firefighters rescue Elf on the Shelf
One of Santa's little helpers needed some help from firefighters. An Elf on a Shelf fell off a ledge onto a hot lamp and burned its leg. Firefighters decided to use this a teaching moment about safety during the holidays.
One of Santa's little helpers needed some help from firefighters. An Elf on a Shelf fell off a ledge onto a hot lamp and burned its leg. Firefighters decided to use this a teaching moment about safety during the holidays.
Deputies say inmate tried to have 4 people killed
A jailed convict is accused of hiring people to have at least four people murdered and then fed to alligators and pigs.
A jailed convict is accused of hiring people to have at least four people murdered and then fed to alligators and pigs.
Deputies: Homicide suspect arrested after leaving Cheetos bag at scene, fingerprint leads to identification
Investigators said that they were able to identify a print on the Cheetos bag left at the scene.
Investigators said that they were able to identify a print on the Cheetos bag left at the scene.
Deputies say Florida inmate tried to have people killed from jail, 'fed to pigs and alligators'
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
Teen charged after fatally striking 7-year-old Florida boy with vehicle, troopers say
The teen has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid and for driving an unregistered vehicle.
The teen has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid and for driving an unregistered vehicle.
Ocala leaders respond to gun survey
Ocala city leaders are not happy after a survey said the Marion County community was number one in the nation for gun-related incidents per 10,000 residents.
Ocala city leaders are not happy after a survey said the Marion County community was number one in the nation for gun-related incidents per 10,000 residents.
Marion County boy struck and killed while riding bicycle
A seven-year-old Marion County boy was struck and killed while riding his bicycle. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say the teenager who was behind the wheel should not have been driving.
A seven-year-old Marion County boy was struck and killed while riding his bicycle. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say the teenager who was behind the wheel should not have been driving.
FHP: 3 dead, including 2 children, in crash involving drunk driver
Three people, including two children, have died following a car crash in Marion County involving a second vehicle driven by a man who was under the influence, officials say.
Three people, including two children, have died following a car crash in Marion County involving a second vehicle driven by a man who was under the influence, officials say.
FHP: 3 dead, including 2 children, in crash involving drunk driver
Three people, including two children, have died following a car crash in Marion County involving a second vehicle driven by a man who was under the influence, officials say.
Three people, including two children, have died following a car crash in Marion County involving a second vehicle driven by a man who was under the influence, officials say.
Correctional officer accused of molesting two children
A man whose job it was to guard women at a Florida correctional facility is now an accused criminal. Lt. Keith Turner was booked into the Marion County Jail Wednesday after being arrested on molestation charges.
A man whose job it was to guard women at a Florida correctional facility is now an accused criminal. Lt. Keith Turner was booked into the Marion County Jail Wednesday after being arrested on molestation charges.
Florida kayakers encounter monkeys diving into river
A Florida man said several monkeys began diving into the Silver River while he was kayaking last week. Kayaker Rod Guyn managed to capture the incident on camera.
A Florida man said several monkeys began diving into the Silver River while he was kayaking last week. Kayaker Rod Guyn managed to capture the incident on camera.
Florida kayakers encounter monkeys diving into river
Kayaking on the Silver River at Silver Springs State Park is a weekly thing for Rod Guynn. But, seeing monkeys belly-flopping in front of him is not.
Kayaking on the Silver River at Silver Springs State Park is a weekly thing for Rod Guynn. But, seeing monkeys belly-flopping in front of him is not.