Man who brutally killed Daytona Beach couple during 2022 Bike Week pleads no contest, gets life sentence

Jean Robert Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a couple during Daytona Beach Bike Week festivities in 2022, entered a plea of no contest during a Wednesday hearing and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.

FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Project for Hope founder
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Rollins College Senior created Project for Hope to donate stuffed animals to kids in the hospital. Cecilia Hernandez knows first-hand what it is like to be in and out of hospitals due to several health complications. Since 2012, her charity has grown to include volunteers who have helped donate more than 1,000 stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida.

Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.

Tina Brown is Florida's only woman currently on death row

Tina Brown is currently the only woman on death row in Florida, according to the state's department of corrections.

Orlando weather: Few thunderstorms expected tonight, FOX 35 Weather Impact Day Thursday

Partly cloudy with a few thunderstorms early this evening. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday across Central Florida, with large hail and damaging winds possible, prompting a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day.

The pope’s regnal name: What it is and why it matters

When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.

Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope

Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.

Evacuations ordered at Clearwater high-rise after structural crack discovered

Dozens of residents were urgently evacuated from a 12-story condominium building on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a growing crack in a support column in the building’s parking garage.

SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Florida on Tuesday

SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday night from Florida.

Brevard County teacher found guilty related to house party with alleged underage drinking

Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher, was found guilty Tuesday of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence after attending an underage house party in January.

Florida Gov. DeSantis to sign bill banning fluoride in water
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference on Tuesday in Miami that he will sign a bill to stop the practice of adding fluoride in the state's water supply. This would make Florida the second state in the country to ban community fluoridation, following Utah's lead. DeSantis said the move is the latest effort in the state to support medical freedom.

Volusia County woman accused of impersonating police officer in parking lot dispute

A Volusia County woman is facing charges after police say she pretended to be a law enforcement officer and issued a fake traffic warning during a dispute over a parking space outside a Walmart Neighborhood Market.

McCabe's Bar shooting: Avantae Williams, former Miami Hurricanes football player, charged with murder

Former college football star, Avantae Williams,24, was arrested Monday and charged with second-degree murder following a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at McCabe’s Bar in downtown DeLand, according to police.

Trump's White House offering migrants $1K to self-deport
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Today, President Donald Trump is welcoming Canada?s newly minted Prime Minister to the Oval Office. In addition, the Trump administration says they have a new plan to offer undocumented immigrants $1,000 to self-deport. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk all the latest political headlines.

'Homes for Our Troops' builds accessible housing for disabled veterans

Homes for Our Troops is continuing its mission to build specially adapted homes for veterans who were severely injured during their service.