FOX 35 presents culinary instructor with Care Force award
FOX 35’s Care Force is honoring Chef Alex Erdmann, the Dean of Valencia College’s Culinary Arts & Hospitality program, who helps feed thousands of people every year during Thanksgiving.
FOX 35’s Care Force is honoring Chef Alex Erdmann, the Dean of Valencia College’s Culinary Arts & Hospitality program, who helps feed thousands of people every year during Thanksgiving.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Florida men found alive after clinging to capsized boat for 20 hours off Clearwater coast: Police
Four men who were reported missing Monday night after not returning from a Clearwater fishing trip have been safely located, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Four men who were reported missing Monday night after not returning from a Clearwater fishing trip have been safely located, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Anna Kepner: Florida teen's dad ordered to appear in court in wife's child custody case
Anna Kepner's father is being summoned to court in a family case between his wife and her ex-husband -- unrelated to Anna’s death.
Anna Kepner's father is being summoned to court in a family case between his wife and her ex-husband -- unrelated to Anna’s death.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft won’t carry astronauts on next mission
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
United Football League wants fans to vote for new Orlando Storm mascot
The United Football League is calling on fans to pick the new mascot for the Orlando Storm ahead of the 2026 season.
The United Football League is calling on fans to pick the new mascot for the Orlando Storm ahead of the 2026 season.
DOJ renews bid to unseal Epstein, Ghislaine grand jury transcripts
The order allows limited redactions for victim privacy or to protect active investigations, but those must be narrowly tailored and justified in the Federal Register.
The order allows limited redactions for victim privacy or to protect active investigations, but those must be narrowly tailored and justified in the Federal Register.
Investment firm CEO James Fishback joins growing field in Florida’s 2026 governor’s race
James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
Universal Studios developing new safety technology for rides, patents reveal
Universal Studios is pursuing new technology aimed at improving safety on its rides, according to recently published patent filings obtained by FOX 35.
Universal Studios is pursuing new technology aimed at improving safety on its rides, according to recently published patent filings obtained by FOX 35.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Robin Severance-Lopez: Sheriff’s estranged wife accepts plea deal, avoids jail time in gambling case
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.
3 killed in Indian River County shooting: What we know
Three people died from a shooting that occurred last Friday while deputies were serving an eviction notice in Vero Beach.
Three people died from a shooting that occurred last Friday while deputies were serving an eviction notice in Vero Beach.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
2-year-old Winter Haven girl hit, killed while playing near driveway on her birthday: Police
A deadly crash that left a 2-year-old girl dead on Sunday afternoon is under investigation, although police say they don’t believe foul play was a factor.
A deadly crash that left a 2-year-old girl dead on Sunday afternoon is under investigation, although police say they don’t believe foul play was a factor.
Locksmith injured in Indian River County shooting dies, deputies say
A local locksmith injured in an Indian River County shooting on Friday has died Sunday, according to deputies.
A local locksmith injured in an Indian River County shooting on Friday has died Sunday, according to deputies.