UCF student reaction to alert of 'armed intruder' on campus: 'We were all looking around'
UCF Police arrested Takuya Leon Takahashi after they said he aimed what appeared to be a gun at a Lynx bus. In a video from the bus, one can hear a loud bang as he aimed towards the door. The incident set off an alert around the university.
UCF Police arrested Takuya Leon Takahashi after they said he aimed what appeared to be a gun at a Lynx bus. In a video from the bus, one can hear a loud bang as he aimed towards the door. The incident set off an alert around the university.
Flight attendant accused of spying on minors in airplane bathroom, FBI says
An American Airlines attendant has been arrested, accused of using his phone to secretly record minors in an airplane lavatory.
An American Airlines attendant has been arrested, accused of using his phone to secretly record minors in an airplane lavatory.
Romance scam: Pinellas deputy's photos, information used thousands of times by social media scammers
Eight years ago, Deputy Luis Hernandez with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office got a message from a woman he’d never met.
Eight years ago, Deputy Luis Hernandez with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office got a message from a woman he’d never met.
New rendering released in Trenton Duckett missing person's case
Two-year-old Trenton Duckett disappeared more than 17 years ago. There remain more questions than answers since the Florida boy vanished without a trace. A new artist rendering shows the age progression of what Duckett might look like today.
Two-year-old Trenton Duckett disappeared more than 17 years ago. There remain more questions than answers since the Florida boy vanished without a trace. A new artist rendering shows the age progression of what Duckett might look like today.
Central Florida family grieves man's shooting death; father advocating for gun education
One family in Central Florida is grieving the death of a son, and his father is calling for more gun education.
One family in Central Florida is grieving the death of a son, and his father is calling for more gun education.
Orlando weather: Central Florida braces for cooler temperatures
It was another chilly start to the day in Central Florida, but you may have noticed things are warming up as we head into the overnight hours.
It was another chilly start to the day in Central Florida, but you may have noticed things are warming up as we head into the overnight hours.
Artificial intelligence used to count manatee clusters in real time: FAU researchers
Manatees are an endangered species susceptible to environmental changes. Researchers who track the manatee population in Florida say they face challenges with accurate counting due to their herding behavior and water reflections.
Manatees are an endangered species susceptible to environmental changes. Researchers who track the manatee population in Florida say they face challenges with accurate counting due to their herding behavior and water reflections.
Why Florida laws around corporal punishment are 'intentionally vague'
FOX 35 News is learning more about State Attorney Andrew Bain’s decision not to prosecute a pastor whom several parents accused of child abuse.
FOX 35 News is learning more about State Attorney Andrew Bain’s decision not to prosecute a pastor whom several parents accused of child abuse.
SpaceX, Axiom Space successfully launch first crewed mission of 2024 from Florida
Axiom Space and SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying an all-European crew that is bound for the International Space Station.
Axiom Space and SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying an all-European crew that is bound for the International Space Station.
Renting a home in US is still more affordable than owning, new report shows
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Marion County schools targeted by 'broad' social media threat on Thursday, officials say
Several public schools in Marion County were named in a "very broad" threat on social media, district officials said, leading Marion County Sheriff's Office to increase its presence at several schools for the day. Officials said the threat posted no immediate danger.
Several public schools in Marion County were named in a "very broad" threat on social media, district officials said, leading Marion County Sheriff's Office to increase its presence at several schools for the day. Officials said the threat posted no immediate danger.
Ron DeSantis moves campaign away from New Hampshire ahead of state's primary
This latest move by the Florida governor suggests his shrinking path to the 2024 GOP nomination after he finished a distant second to Donald Trump in Iowa's caucuses Monday.
This latest move by the Florida governor suggests his shrinking path to the 2024 GOP nomination after he finished a distant second to Donald Trump in Iowa's caucuses Monday.
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Uvalde school shooting: DOJ report finds 'failures', 'no urgency'
A DOJ report on the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting at Robb Elementary School finds that police officials who responded "demonstrated no urgency."
A DOJ report on the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting at Robb Elementary School finds that police officials who responded "demonstrated no urgency."
Child hit, killed by Orange County school bus was cancer survivor, family says: 'Already been through a lot'
The family of Elyas Marshall-Rodriguez described the child as a fighter, having battled cancer at a young age and was in remission. He had big dreams of playing professional ball, they said. The 9-year-old boy died on Tuesday after being hit by an Orange County school bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The family of Elyas Marshall-Rodriguez described the child as a fighter, having battled cancer at a young age and was in remission. He had big dreams of playing professional ball, they said. The 9-year-old boy died on Tuesday after being hit by an Orange County school bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando weather: Warm-up begins on Thursday into Friday across Central Florida
Central Florida has a wind chill advisory in effect Wednesday morning for feels-like temperatures in the 30s with wind gusts past 20 mph at times.
Central Florida has a wind chill advisory in effect Wednesday morning for feels-like temperatures in the 30s with wind gusts past 20 mph at times.
Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
City of Ocala refusing to pay for damage after SWAT officers broke store owners' property
Jim Lefebvre has only one question for the City of Ocala and the Ocala Police Department's SWAT team that destroyed his gate: "Why should I be responsible for a gate that I didn't break?"
Jim Lefebvre has only one question for the City of Ocala and the Ocala Police Department's SWAT team that destroyed his gate: "Why should I be responsible for a gate that I didn't break?"
Emmy Journey: From Central Florida to Hollywood
The Emmy Awards were all the buzz this week. Some Emmy winners actually got their start in Central Florida.
The Emmy Awards were all the buzz this week. Some Emmy winners actually got their start in Central Florida.
Trinity Prep student receives national award
A junior at Winter Park's Trinity Prep has been gifted the "National Making a Difference On and Off the Field" award.
A junior at Winter Park's Trinity Prep has been gifted the "National Making a Difference On and Off the Field" award.