OCALA, Fla. — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper fatally shot a suspect during an altercation at a central Florida hospital on Friday, authorities said.

“A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a physical altercation with a suspect in custody, which resulted in FHP using deadly force,” Ocala police posted on Facebook. One person was killed in the incident, police said. No law enforcement officers or hospital staff members were injured.

A suspect is dead after getting into a fight with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper at a local hospital early Friday, officials said.

Central Florida’s culinary scene is in the spotlight as several local chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards.

The BriefIn Florida, winter storm and freeze warnings both remain in place, and snow also is expected today.Today, expect rainy and overcast conditions for Central Florida, with temperatures well below normal.

WIERSDALE, Fla. - Citrus farmer Bill Reed is thankful the frigid temperatures didn't go below freezing. He owns and operates Hilltop Groves, where citrus lovers can pick their own oranges. Reed comes from generations of citrus farmers; his great-grandfather came to Florida from Maine in the 1800s to cash in on the crop.

Another cloudy, cold and dreary day is underway across Central Florida. Temperatures will remain well below normal, with highs today only warming to around the upper 40s and low 50s. The return of sunshine and warmer weather is expected this weekend.

While the snow may be over, the cold isn't, and that brings another hazard to Florida motorists not used to driving in snow and ice.

Pensacola beat the old record of 3 inches. Icy conditions will bring dangerous roads across the Panhandle and North Florida on Wednesday morning. The front loses its speed over the Peninsula. Here's your forecast.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - People will honor the life of former Florida Governor Buddy MacKay in Ocala on Wednesday. MacKay passed away peacefully in his sleep on New Year’s Eve at 91 years old. He was surrounded by his wife and sons.

The pending petition, in part, questioned state health officials’ position that locating a dispensary adjacent to a convenience store would increase risks of crime

You may have heard that there's a chance parts of Florida see snow this week! While most likely NOT in Central Florida, models are saying it's possible in northern portions of the state. Forecasters are still trying to iron out how far south the winter weather may go.