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

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

It’s only a couple of weeks into 2025, and researchers are already examining which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

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.

Plus, Legoland Florida says tickets will be launching soon for the new Sea Life Florida aquarium opening on site in the spring. There are also new experiences for the LEGO fans who want to stay overnight at the park hotels. Twenty new hotel rooms featuring DUPLO, Friends and Ninjago-themed decor are available to book.

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.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Martin Luther King Day events are celebrated all across North Central Florida on Monday. The event in Alachua features Grammy nominee Vickie Winans. Government offices are closed for the holiday.

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

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.

Green Thumb Industries, which wants to sell cannabis next to convenience stores in Florida, has filed an appeal after an administrative law judge ruled against it, siding with state health regulators.

Ocala residents have plenty of places to look for health care, and there’s a brand new option opening soon. The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida The Week Ahead: Your