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.

One person is dead following an incident with a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper at an Ocala hospital early Friday morning, according to police.

Several drones flew out of sync during the show in Orlando, and one of them struck a child in attendance.

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.

Ocala Police arrested James Edward Ford III, 43, an assistant football coach for West Port High School on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a student in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police ...

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.

Snowplows and other cold-weather equipment are being readied in Florida ahead of a rare freeze expected next week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

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.

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