Damage reported across Central Florida after region is slammed by severe weather

A powerful line of storms moved across Central Florida on this FOX 35 Storm Alert Day, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and damaging winds. The system also prompted the National Weather Service to issue multiple tornado warnings.

Doorbell camera captures suspected funnel cloud
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A FOX 35 viewer's doorbell camera captured a funnel cloud as severe weather was moving through the area.

DeSantis declares state of emergency in 49 Florida counties

Here's a county-by-county look at what Central Florida can expect as a powerful line of storms crosses the region.

Video: Tornado causes damage after touching down in Panama City Beach

As daylight broke along Florida’s panhandle, residents in Panama City Beach got a glimpse of the damage left behind after a tornado touched down Tuesday morning. 

Dog escapes kennel, tries to free friends
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At the Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, all was sound in the middle of the night until one of the rescue dogs, King, decided enough was enough.

Florida severe weather: Preparing for storms forecast to impact state on Tuesday

It might not be hurricane season, but we must be prepared year-round in Florida. That’s the message the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is trying to get out to the public ahead of Tuesday's storm system.

Expect to see more coyotes across Florida as mating season begins

Expect to hear and see more coyotes across Florida as we've entered the mating season, which means they will be more active these next few months.

Orlando weather: Severe storms may bring damaging winds, heavy rain, tornadoes to Central Florida

Tuesday has been declared a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day due to the potential for storms to bring Central Florida heavy rain, dangerous lightning, damaging gusts and possibly tornadic activity.

Millions of businesses eligible for $5.5B Visa Mastercard antitrust fee settlement

If your business accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit or debit cards over a period of time, you could be eligible for part of a $5.54 billion class-action settlement.

TIMELINE: Florida severe weather threat includes possibility for torrential rain, lightning

Friday night will be a delightful evening, but as we head into Saturday, clouds increase, and rain chances will begin to rise after 4 a.m. as another front moves across Central Florida.

Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity

Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.

Florida teen found safe following statewide missing child alert

An Osteen teenager who was reported missing, sparking a statewide missing child alert has been found safe, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

3 killed, 2 hurt in Florida wrong-way crash, troopers say

Three people were killed, and two others were injured in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.