An Ocala man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

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 fatally shot a suspect during an altercation at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, resulting in the suspect's death. The incident is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Portions of Florida were under a rare winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow projected to fall on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

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.

Rain is expected from Ocala to the south even on Wednesday ... expect the highest on Wednesday to remain in the low 50s along the I-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando. Across Southwest Florida and Southeast Florida, highs will stay around the low to mid ...

The forecast for Monday calls for dry conditions with cloudy skies and cool temperatures in Central Florida, but on-and-off rain is expected midweek. Is snow possible?

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.

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.

Marion County officials are asking the public for help in locating the person responsible for fatally shooting a dog with an arrow on Sunday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said the owners of the dog found their pet on the front porch with an arrow lodged in her body.

Ocala Police Department officials say they responded to a home on Southeast 42nd Road and encountered three dogs acting aggressively