New thrills, animal encounters at Gatorland
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Spring is definitely in the air at Central Florida's oldest theme park. Gatorland is celebrating new births, new animal encounters and new thrills in 2023.

Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides

The eight-person jury is tasked with weighing dueling versions of who was the downhill skier, making the other side culpable.

'I heard 'help!'": Florida deputy saves man from rising floodwaters
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Seminole County Sheriff's Office Deputy Todd Moderson was honored with the FOX 35 Care Force Award for helping save a man stuck in rising floodwaters following Hurricane Ian.

Volcano Bay closed through Monday due to weather
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Universal Orlando Resort closed its Volcano Bay water park on Sunday because of the drop in temperatures. A cold front moved across Florida on Saturday resulting in passing showers and high temperatures struggling to break out of the 50s in some place. Volcano Bay will remained closed on Monday as high temperatures in Orlando are only expected to be in the 60s.

‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘Sesame Street’ team up for special episode: ‘Perfect combination’

The shows will join forces for “Sesame Street Night" on Wednesday, featuring your favorite muppet characters including Cookie Monster, Count von Count, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and Elmo.

'Farmer Wants a Wife': Florida women seek romance on the ranch
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"Farmer Wants a Wife" premiered on FOX 35 on Wednesday. Two contestants are from Central Florida and we were invited to attend one of those contestant's watch party.

Strawberry Festival kicks off Thursday in Plant City
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The Florida Strawberry Festival is now underway in Plant City. The beloved annual event offers live entertainment, attractions, and sweet treats featuring strawberries.

Burny Mattinson, Disney animator and longest-serving employee, dies at 87

Mattinson worked for the company for 70 years. His credits include "Mickey’s Christmas Carol," "The Great Mouse Detective," "Lady and the Tramp," and "One Hundred and One Dalmatians."

FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County firefighter goes above and beyond to mentor peers
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No one knows what it is like to be a firefighter ? like another firefighter.? The Seminole County Fire Department has set up a peer support team to help members debrief with others who have been in their boots. Lieutenant Josh Marzolf leads the Seminole County Fire Department's peer support team.

Florida mom finds joy in giving back to her community
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Meet Velzina Williams. The Florida native has been filling up on giving back ever since she was a little girl growing up in Polk County. It continued when she became an NFL mom of two sons, and joined the NFL Moms Player?s Organization. Her philanthropic spirit has been passed on to her own children.

Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” led the Oscar nominations, picking up 11 nods. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the German-language “All Quiet on the Western Front” each had nine.

Coffee for heroes: First Responder's Coffee Company benefiting front liners
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Brent Tucker, owner and founder of the brand new, First Responder?s Coffee Company, is committed to selling coffee with a purpose, which is to help fund training and equipment for front liners with proceeds of sales.

Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization

Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter, known as the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

Bob Marley's grandson, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, dies at 31, reports say

“May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill,” Jamaica's prime minister wrote in response to Jo Mersa Marley's death.