Aerial surveillance played crucial role in tracking man accused of shooting at Eustis police officer
Officials say Jayson Colvin was hiding under a canoe in a wooded area after shooting at a captain with the Eustis Police Department. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office helped bring the hours-long manhunt to an end as pilots tracked him down in their helicopters and notified Lake County law enforcement officers on the ground.
Officials say Jayson Colvin was hiding under a canoe in a wooded area after shooting at a captain with the Eustis Police Department. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office helped bring the hours-long manhunt to an end as pilots tracked him down in their helicopters and notified Lake County law enforcement officers on the ground.
Florida couple, teenage daughter pass away on Christmas Eve after crash
A member of the Marion County Sheriff's Office, her husband, and their teenage daughter passed away on Christmas Eve after a crash. They are survived by her son, who is recovering at an area hospital.
A member of the Marion County Sheriff's Office, her husband, and their teenage daughter passed away on Christmas Eve after a crash. They are survived by her son, who is recovering at an area hospital.
Argument turns into shooting at Ocala apartment complex, police say
Two parties began arguing and shooting at each other, police said.
Two parties began arguing and shooting at each other, police said.
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.
Rookie NFL player pays off layaway debts for 60 Central Florida families
“He is a good person. You could tell he was doing it for the right reasons, out of the kindness from his heart.”
“He is a good person. You could tell he was doing it for the right reasons, out of the kindness from his heart.”
'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.
Marion County School Board votes to keep Marion Military Academy students together
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week due to money problems. Since then, the students and their parents have been fighting to save their school. On Monday, the Marion County School board voted unanimously to create a similar program for the students at the Marion Technical Institute.
Marion Military Academy closed abruptly last week due to money problems. Since then, the students and their parents have been fighting to save their school. On Monday, the Marion County School board voted unanimously to create a similar program for the students at the Marion Technical Institute.
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.
House fire in Ocala leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Firefighters arrived at The Arbors, 2200 block of NE 19th Avenue, at 3:04 p.m. within three minutes to find a working structure fire and a burn victim outside the home who told them that a second person was trapped inside the house.
Firefighters arrived at The Arbors, 2200 block of NE 19th Avenue, at 3:04 p.m. within three minutes to find a working structure fire and a burn victim outside the home who told them that a second person was trapped inside the house.
Parents, students at Marion Military Academy protest charter school's closing
Marion Military Academy sent a letter to parents saying after being open for 11 years, the school was closing for good due to funding problems. The school's last day of operation was on Monday.
Marion Military Academy sent a letter to parents saying after being open for 11 years, the school was closing for good due to funding problems. The school's last day of operation was on Monday.
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 Lake, Marion, Sumter counties
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.
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.
New evidence released in investigation in case of Florida man accused of murdering wife, children
The Marion County State Attorney's Office released more information regarding the search and capture of Micheal Jones. Included in the release is a video of investigators closing in on Michael Jones hours before his capture in Brantley County, Georgia.
The Marion County State Attorney's Office released more information regarding the search and capture of Micheal Jones. Included in the release is a video of investigators closing in on Michael Jones hours before his capture in Brantley County, Georgia.
Ocala Fire gives fire prevention tips after an 'Elf on a Shelf' was burned
The fire department recalled a tale about an "elf" that got burned because it was placed too close to a light.
The fire department recalled a tale about an "elf" that got burned because it was placed too close to a light.
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.
Yoho will not seek re-election to congressional seat
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican who has represented a chunk of North Florida since getting elected in 2012, announced Tuesday he will not seek another term next year.
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican who has represented a chunk of North Florida since getting elected in 2012, announced Tuesday he will not seek another term next year.
Attorneys for quadriplegic inmate say they don't know where she is being treated
Cheryl Weimar is still in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC). Her lawyers tell FOX 35 News that they don’t know where exactly she is.
Cheryl Weimar is still in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC). Her lawyers tell FOX 35 News that they don’t know where exactly she is.