DeSantis announces I-75 expansion, $75B in road improvements
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On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced expansion plans for I-75, $75B in road improvements and the possibility of a new Buc-ees location.

Honoring Ladara Royal of Lake Buena Vista High School
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The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the incredible work of a high school college and career specialist, Ladara Royal, who is making a significant impact on his students. FOX 35?s Amanda McKenzie reports from Lake Buena Vista High School to share more.

Florida woman anoints JetBlue planes with oil after recent flight incidents

A Florida woman took it upon herself to bless two planes she recently traveled on, and the decision is getting mixed reviews from viewers of her viral video.

Gov. DeSantis creates Florida DOGE: Here's what it will do

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he was creating a "state DOGE task force," inspired by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, part of President Donald Trump's administration.

Ocala youth coach arrested on sexual charge involving teen boy, police say

An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.

Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.

Florida sheriffs gear up to aid immigration enforcement under new state law

The Florida Sheriffs Association announced on Monday that agencies in all of Florida's counties will assist federal immigration authorities in detaining undocumented immigrant criminals in jails.

Tavares Police: Florida boy, 10, 'tortured,' 'fighting for his life'

A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.

Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Lawmakers explore recreational marijuana bill in Florida
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The fight over legal marijuana is continuing, this time in Tallahassee. A proposed bill would expand access to medical marijuana, and it may also take up recreational pot.

Family seeks answers after ATV rider Ja’Keem Williams shot, killed in Winter Garden

Winter Garden Police said Ralph Hensel shot Ja’Keem Williams as Williams was driving by on his ATV. Loved ones of the slain father of five are speaking out.

Who will replace Gov. DeSantis as Florida governor? New poll considers potential candidates

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been elected twice to lead the Sunshine State – and will become term limited when his term ends in 2026. However, recent media reports and political pundits speculated whether his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis would be interested in running to succeed him.