Florida lawmakers weigh cutting or possibly eliminating property taxes

Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year.

Want to avoid dementia? Study suggests you should hop on a bike

A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.

Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication

A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication. 

Epic Universe death: State inspectors, Universal claim Stardust Racers ran normally before rider's death

Inspectors and investigators with the state of Florida and Universal said Monday that its preliminary investigation and findings have revealed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, ran normally, despite a rider becoming unresponsive and later dying at the hospital.

Charlie Kirk death: Florida AG launches new tool to 'combat violent extremism' following assassination

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference on Monday morning in Orlando to announce a new portal tool through his office to report anything believed to be a call for violence. This is one of several ways Uthmeier says he plans to “combat violent extremism."

Florida lawmakers to discuss eliminating, reducing property taxes

Florida lawmakers will meet on Monday to explore new proposals to reduce property taxes, including a plan to replace the current tax model with alternative taxes.

Florida man, wife killed in wrong-way crash on I-95
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Family and friends gathered Friday night to remember Winston Willis and his wife, who were killed last Sunday, Sept. 14, after they were struck by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Willis mom, Monte Clemmons, said she found out about her son's death while she was at church. She said she's relying on her faith to get through.

Bobcat spotting in Ponce Inlet; FWC shares safety tips

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing safety tips with residents after a bobcat was spotted twice in the past week in Volusia County.

Officer David Jewell murder case: Volusia judge grants motion to seal accused killer's confessions

The man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Officer David Jewell requested to have his confessions sealed from the public, and a Volusia County judge has now granted that request.

FOX 35 Care Force: Jamison Fleming
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The FOX 35 Care Force is counting down to its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event with the American Cancer Society. The walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. Leading up to the event, we are honoring breast cancer survivors every Friday. This week, we talk to Jamison Fleming about her journey.

Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell candlelight vigil: How to watch live, stream

A candlelight vigil for Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell is expected to take place Friday in Edgewater. Jewell was shot and killed while off-duty Monday at a Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Here's how you can watch and stream the event live.

Sylvester Stallone says Florida 'fits my personality' as he leaves Hollywood for good

Sylvester Stallone is still happy with his decision to ditch Hollywood for Florida. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the "Tulsa King" star stated that the lifestyle in Florida is a much better fit for his personality than life in Los Angeles.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Gabrielle forecast to become hurricane by Sunday night

Tropical Storm Gabrielle is "struggling" to better organize as it spins across the Central Atlantic, but forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say it’s still forecast to strengthen into a hurricane within the next few days.

Epic Universe guest becomes unresponsive, dies after riding Stardust Racers: Universal

A guest visiting Universal's Epic Universe in Florida became unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters and later died at the hospital, a spokesperson for the theme park said.