Families of 2 killed in Orlando Halloween shooting to file lawsuit, calling for change

The families of two men killed when an alleged teenage gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando last year announced Tuesday their intention to file a lawsuit this month. They are calling for justice, accountability, and systemic change to prevent future tragedies.

State leaders discuss immigration enforcement, closed border policies
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State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.

Otter bites person at Wekiva Island; FWC searching for animal

A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.

Suspect in Colorado attack facing hate crime charges
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A man used a makeshift flamethrower and threw a device into a crowd, injuring eight people at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado over the weekend. FBI officials are describing the incident as a "targeted attack." Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, has been identified as the suspect by the FBI, with officials saying that he yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack on the group of demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

State attorney, Florida AG push for immigration enforcement, closed border policies

State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.

Ocala woman bitten by dog while feeding homeless, vows to continue mission

An Ocala woman is recovering from injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while distributing food to the homeless over the weekend.

Boulder, Colorado attack suspect: What we know

FBI officials called it a “targeted terror attack" adding that the man yelled “Free Palestine" as he attacked people Sunday calling for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

'Help me, Jesus': Florida man hits alligator on I-4, flips over bike, slides across freeway

Two motorcyclists struck a 6-foot alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. Both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are now recovering. They recounted the crash to FOX 35 News, describing how the unexpected encounter with the alligator threw them off their bikes.

Orlando Matters: May 31, 2025
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Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the new changes coming to Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' thoughts on the MLB possibly coming to the state and a new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World.

Search continues for former police chief who escaped prison
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Former police chief and convicted killer and rapist Grant Hardin escaped from a prison in northern Arkansas on Sunday afternoon. The so-called "Devil in the Ozarks" has been called "extremely dangerous" by former Benton County prosecutor Nathan Smith. The search is still ongoing for Hardin.

Man charged after deadly crash in New Smyrna Beach
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A man has been arrested after being accused of a deadly crash in January in New Smyrna Beach. Deputies say Mark Ruth veered off the road and onto a sidewalk, hitting a couple walking home from a music festival. The husband survived, but the wife did not.

Cuts to federal agencies causes concern ahead of hurricane season
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An unusually busy hurricane season is ahead. The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1. Some experts worry about how staffing cuts to weather agencies will hinder response efforts.

Critical iPhone security update now available
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Apple?s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues, and technology experts say it?s critical to update your devices as soon as possible. The updates can help protect against potential exploits, as there are several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, intercept network traffic or crash apps and the system

How does marijuana affect heart health
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Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

Elon Musk departs from DOGE
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President Donald Trump held a press conference Friday with Elon Musk to mark Musk?s departure from the White House. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.

Sheriff's office helps rescue canoer after losing paddle
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When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety. The man was uninjured and said he was searching for bioluminescence.

FHP searching for accused driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
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Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are continuing to ask the public for help in locating the driver of a deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash that took place more than a month ago. Officials believe the driver may have been in a white Mercedes SUV. New video shows the moments leading up to the incident.