Florida lawmakers move to delay school start time law for high schools
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Cuteness alert! FWC researchers track, care for rare Florida panther cubs
Florida wildlife officials checked on three Florida panther cubs, less than a month old, as part of conservation efforts.
Florida wildlife officials checked on three Florida panther cubs, less than a month old, as part of conservation efforts.
Protecting your home from wildfires as hot, dry conditions cover Central Florida
Wildfires are spreading across Central Florida, prompting officials to warn homeowners to take precautions.
Wildfires are spreading across Central Florida, prompting officials to warn homeowners to take precautions.
Volusia officials warn of dangerous rip currents amid spring break
Volusia County beach officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents.
Volusia County beach officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents.
Florida school administrator under investigation by district after 12-year-old claims she choked him
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.
Which Central Florida cities are the most and least expensive to rent in?
Zumper analyzed active listings from February across the Orlando metro area to determine which cities are the most and least expensive to rent in. Here were the findings.
Zumper analyzed active listings from February across the Orlando metro area to determine which cities are the most and least expensive to rent in. Here were the findings.
Orlando drop tower ride tech alleges safety issues were ignored before Tyre Sampson's death: Lawsuit
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
Florida bill proposes 'dangerous dog' registry, requires liability insurance, mandatory impoundments
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood testified before Florida lawmakers on Wednesday in support of the Pam Rock Act, named after a mail carrier killed in a dog attack.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood testified before Florida lawmakers on Wednesday in support of the Pam Rock Act, named after a mail carrier killed in a dog attack.
Florida woman arrested after dead animal found in airport bathroom, officials say
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
Mysterious ice chunk crashes through roof of Florida home. Did it come from a plane?
The FAA says there's no evidence that the ice chunk that crashed into a Central Florida home in February came from an aircraft.
The FAA says there's no evidence that the ice chunk that crashed into a Central Florida home in February came from an aircraft.
Honoring Umatilla Elementary teacher, Dustin Strate
The FOX 35 Care Force Team is recognizing the special work of Dustin Strate, a teacher going above and beyond to get his students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science.
The FOX 35 Care Force Team is recognizing the special work of Dustin Strate, a teacher going above and beyond to get his students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science.
NASA, SpaceX successfully return astronauts after nearly 10-month delay: 'Lesson learned'
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.
Embry-Riddle student, veteran recalls being hit by SUV: 'I was pretty blindsided'
A Marine Corps veteran and Embry-Riddle student was seriously injured when a driver ran a red light, hitting him and two others.
A Marine Corps veteran and Embry-Riddle student was seriously injured when a driver ran a red light, hitting him and two others.
Wildfire shuts down US 1 in Florida Keys, burns 2,000 acres
A wildfire shut down U.S. Highway 1 in the Florida Keys for four hours on Tuesday evening.
A wildfire shut down U.S. Highway 1 in the Florida Keys for four hours on Tuesday evening.
Florida police officer will run 200 miles to raise awareness for first responder mental health
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
Israel strikes Gaza: What happened to the ceasefire?
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds and signaling a possible return to full-scale war. The attack follows a breakdown in hostage negotiations, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds and signaling a possible return to full-scale war. The attack follows a breakdown in hostage negotiations, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.
JFK files: Previously classified documents released
Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.
Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Video: Missing runaway teen from Texas rescued in Florida after dramatic car chase
A missing runaway teen has been rescued and the man she was with has been arrested following a car chase in Florida.
A missing runaway teen has been rescued and the man she was with has been arrested following a car chase in Florida.
Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.