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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.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper fatally shot a suspect during an altercation at a central Florida hospital on Friday, authorities said. The altercation happened in the

Record-breaking snow accumulation was reported across the Florida Panhandle and prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to shut down some major roadways by early Tuesday evening.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a memorandum that could soon give highway patrol officers some of the power of federal immigration agents.

The union representing the majority of troopers warns the agency needs millions more dollars to carry out its work.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a suspect after a "physical altercation" at a hospital in Ocala, officials confirmed early Friday.

A Florida police officer has been sentenced to more than 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing drugs, cash and firearms from federal investigations.

One person is dead after being shot by a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper Friday at an Ocala hospital. According to the Ocala Police Department, the incident happened just before 3 a.m. at HCA Hospital on SE 1st Avenue.

DUI charges against an off-duty deputy involved in a crash were dismissed, despite his earlier admission of drinking wine.

One day after Florida lawmakers passed a new immigration act, a crowd gathered near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to show support for immigrants' rights.

State Attorney’s Office said FHP supervisors requested the charge be dropped, believing “there was no probable cause for the arrest.”