FSU shooting: Mandatory attendance waived for students
Although Florida State University (FSU) will begin classes again on Monday following a deadly shooting on campus, school leaders have announced they will waive mandatory attendance policies. The school said students and instructors will also be given the opportunity to go online when possible. Officials said they understand if students are not yet ready to go back to class, so all absences will be excused with no need for a note. However, students will still be required to finish their required course work or ask or an incomplete grade if they cannot. Two people were killed, and six others were injured, in Thursday's shooting near the school's Student Union. The suspected shooter, a 20-year-old FSU student, was shot by deputies and transported to the hospital after the incident.
1 dead, 2 injured in National Harbor Easter Sunday shooting
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) hosted a news conference on the officer-involved shooting that took place on Easter Sunday in Maryland. Police said they responded around 8:28 a.m. to a stabbing call in the area of St. George Boulevard and Potomac Passage. Officers said they found two people with critical stab wounds. Before fleeing the scene, investigators said the suspect also set fire to the apartment where the stabbing took place. Police said they shot and killed the suspect, who was still armed with a knife and moved towards them. No officers were hurt in the incident.
Lyrid Meteor Shower: When and how to watch in Central Florida
The Lyrid Meteor Shower has been a spectacle for star gazers during the month of April for the past 2,700 years. This meteor shower will reach its peak at the beginning of next week, and we will be able to see it here in Central Florida.
Anti-Trump rallies break out across the U.S., including in Central Florida
Protests, rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the country this weekend, including in Central Florida.
Orlando police hold presser after officer-involved shooting
One person was killed during an officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning in Downtown Orlando. The Orlando Police Department (OPD) hosted a press conference to provide updates after the incident.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Downtown Orlando, police say
An early-morning altercation outside Thrive Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Orlando led to an officer-involved shooting, officials say.
Florida wedding crash: Lion makes special appearance at Brevard Zoo ceremony
A couple recently had their Brevard Zoo wedding crashed by an unexpected friendly visitor, when a large lion made a special appearance to watch the happy pair speak their vows.
Anti-Trump protests break out across the U.S.
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda. This round of events, organized under the 50501 movement, will focus on community action in the wake of President Trump’s policies on immigration, transgender rights and other marginalized people in America. Many of the events will be protests, but others will be community-focused food and clothing drives, picnics and other "social support" activities, organizers said on Substack. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte heads over to Cocoa Beach to talk to people at the protests.
Former classmate describes accused FSU shooter
A Lakeland native says he took classes with the suspected Florida State University (FSU) shooter in the fall of 2024. Ian Townsend said the suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Iker, was unafraid to engage in political debates, but did not indicate violence. Ikner allegedly killed two and injured six during the mass shooting on Thursday near the school' Student Union. He was taken to the hospital after being shot by law enforcement.
Central Florida grocery stores open on Easter: What we know
With the Easter holiday right around the corner, here's a list of grocery stores you can rely on to grab some last minute essentials the day of.
FSU shooting victim played dead as gunman reloaded: Report
A graduate student that was injured in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting is recounting the distressing moments when she was shot on campus and then forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded.
FSU shooting: Main campus to resume classes, business operations on Monday
Florida State University (FSU) has announced its main campus will resume normal classes and business operations on Monday following the deadly shooting that killed two and injured six. However, alternative options will be offered to students who may not yet feel ready to return to the classroom.
Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI
An email from the head of a major United States company is getting a lot of attention tonight. The Shopify CEO is asking employees to explain why they could not be replaced by AI. The email has left a lot of people wondering if their jobs are safe.
U.S. may walk away from Ukraine ceasefire, new Trump trade deals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is prepared to move on from peace negotiations if Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on a deal soon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is predicting that new trade deals with Europe could come within the next month.
FSU shooting: School security bills being considered
School security is a hot topic this legislative session in Tallahassee, Florida, especially after the Thursday shooting at Florida State University (FSU). Lawmakers are debating several gun-related bills, just blocks away from where the shooting happened. FOX 35's Evan Axelbank explains how this mass shooting is impacting the session.
FSU shooting: Students mourn victims of deadly incident
Many students at Florida State University (FSU) are still trying to come to grips with Thursday's deadly shooting on campus. Classes have been canceled until Monday, but some students are still on campus and just attended a vigil for the victims. FOX 35's Marie Edinger shows us what happens next for the university and its students.
FSU shooting vigil: 'A terrible act of violence'
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida high school student help rescue boaters
Four people were pulled from the water after their boat capsized near the St. Lucie inlet off the coast of Florida. They are all believed to be victims of a smuggling operation. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more on the high school student who helped make the rescue.
Community stands with Florida teacher who lost job
Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.
'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.