UCF professor under fire after controversial tweets about race
A University of Central Florida professor is getting lots of criticism after tweeting some remarks about race. Now students, alumni, and the Orange County NAACP President want him fired.
Lakeland BLM protest planned for weekend, while Daytona Beach event delayed
Black Lives Matter is organizing a rally in Lakeland and will be working with law enforcement to plan it. Meanwhile, a protest planned in Daytona Beach for Thursday had to be postponed due to weather.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
UCF Police pulls its officers from protests in Downtown Orlando
For about a week straight now, protesters have marched through Downtown Orlando, demanding justice for George Floyd and denouncing both police brutality and racism.
Investigation into Florida's unemployment system
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was blindsided by the state's troubled unemployment system but a memo shows he was made aware of problems before he officially took office. DeSantis called for a detailed review
Barber shops, hair and nail salons allowed to reopen starting Monday, Gov. DeSantis says
Starting Monday, barbershops, hair salons and nail salons will be allowed to reopen in most of the state after being shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Memorial service for George Floyd
Family and friends gathered on Thursday for a memorial service to honor George Floyd held at North Central University.
Cristobal downgraded to tropical depression
The Gulf states could experience the strike of Tropical Storm Cristobal sometime on Monday into Tuesday. It will then weaken into a depression and serve as a heavy rainmaker for the states north of Louisana.
'Seat belts save lives': Florida troopers remind people to slow down, wear seat belts after horrible crash
A 17-year-old was driving southbound on Ronald Reagan Boulevard when he lost control and struck a pole, FHP said.
Tracking Coronavirus: Florida cases jump by 1,419 in last 24 hours, phase 2 of reopening begins Friday
The latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health announced that there have been 58,764 cases of coronavirus statewide, resulting in 2,566 deaths.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11
After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying another batch of Starlink satellites
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night, carrying Starlink satellites into space.
President Trump wants to relocate Republican National Convention
President Donald Trump is looking for another host city for the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Launch Forecast: June 3rd
FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King gives an update on the forecast for tonight's launch.
Annual passholders, resort hotel guests can now visit Universal Orlando ahead of June 5th reopening
New and enhanced safety measures are in place across the Universal Orlando Resort.
Protesters outside Orlando City Hall dispersed in tense exchange with police
The majority of protests on Monday were peaceful but FOX 35 cameras were rolling as one protester was arrested after the curfew ended in Downtown Orlando.
Rep. Demings addresses COVID-19 pandemic response
Congresswoman Val Demings says she has been very proud of how residents of Central Florida responded to the coronavirus pandemic, observing social distancing and other safety measures. She now fears there could be a resurgence due to recent protests.
High school football players react to George Floyd's death, protests
Professional and college athletes from all over the country have been posting reactions to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the resulting protests and riots. Here in Central Florida, young athletes are reacting as well.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."