Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening. 

Storms topple trees, damage homes in Ocala neighborhood

Marion County has experienced repeated rounds of strong thunderstorms in recent weeks, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts.

Hidden underground cavities force South Marion High School football off home field

Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.

Volusia sheriff, Florida AG spar with attorney Monique Worrell over DeLand shooting suspect

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood have both criticized State Attorney Monique Worrell's Office following the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens in downtown DeLand.

Port Canaveral begins $95 million expansion project for Terminal 10

Port Canaveral's Terminal 10 is about to get a new look and more space as the port prepares to welcome bigger cruise ships.

Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

Good Samaritans rescue driver from submerged car at New Smyrna Beach boat ramp

Two Good Samaritans are being credited with rescuing a driver moments before his car became fully submerged at a boat ramp in New Smyrna Beach, fire officials said.

NASA advances Artemis plan for permanent moon base

NASA and its commercial partners are building dozens of landers, rovers and scientific probes to identify a location for a future lunar base near the moon's south pole.

US Marshals Service arrest teen wanted in DeLand double teen shooting deaths

U.S. Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to the deaths of two teenagers who were found shot and abandoned in an industrial lot last week in downtown DeLand.

Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season

Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."

Spooky season begins at the theme parks
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Things are getting spooky pretty soon at the Central Florida parks. Tharin White from EYNTK.info and Matthew Miller, America's Theme Park Technologist, broke down some big hauntings coming soon. 

Mayra Uribe's plan for Orange County
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FOX35 is speaking to Orange County Mayoral Candidates as the race continues. Commissioner Mayra Uribe sat down with FOX35's Garrett Wymer to talk about her transportation plans and her take on the potential plan to bring the Dreamers team to Orlando. 

Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff releases ransom notes sent to Tucson station

Six months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home, sheriffs in Pima County have released two ransom notes that were sent to a Tucson area television station in the aftermath of her disappearance.