Primary elections will be held for the three Republicans and two Democrats who want to succeed Michael Waltz to represent Florida's 6th district.

Florida may be a hurricane hotspot, but some cities defy the odds. Learn where residents can find greater peace of mind during storm season.

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

After a rainy weekend, cold temperatures are sweeping across Central Florida — with the frigid air here to stay. Overnight, temperatures dropped into the 30s and 40s, setting us up for a chilly Monday morning. Freeze warnings were in effect for multiple counties as wind chills dropped as low as in the 20s. Those warnings expired at 10 a.m.

While snow is NOT in the near future for Central Florida, snow is not impossible here. The last time measurable snow was reported was in 2008 in Daytona Beach, with about 0.7 inches of the white stuff.

A Florida woman was arrested for the second time in less than two weeks after deputies discovered drugs in a bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs."

Temporary warming centers will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as near-freezing temperatures sweep through Central Florida. RELATED: Central Florida wind chills dip into the 20s, frigid rain covers the state Lake County government will open a cold-weather shelter from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wednesday through Friday.

In Florida, winter storm and freeze warnings both remain in place, and snow, sleet, or freezing rain is also expected.

Another topic in the upcoming session will be a proposal to repeal in-state college tuition for illegal immigrant students.

According to data released by the Florida Commerce Department, the joblessness rate dropped in all North Central Florida counties from November to December. In Alachua County, the unemployment rate dropped 0.8 percent to 3.1 percent. Columbia County’s rate fell 0.6 percent month to month.

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