Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to be major Cat. 4 hurricane in Caribbean: National Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it meanders throughout the Caribbean Sea, bringing heavy rains and potentially deadly flooding to some of the islands in that region.

Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight

The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.

Disney reveals dates for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

Disney has revealed the dates for the 2026 edition of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. 

Jennifer Kesse case: Investigators reexamine DNA evidence nearly 20 after disappearance

Nearly two decades after Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando apartment complex, her family says they’re feeling renewed hope as state investigators reexamine key evidence in the case.

Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave

A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.

Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert

A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided. 

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost on government shutdown
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Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida's 10th district, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando on Oct. 23, 2025, to talk about the ongoing government shutdown and the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans.

ICE detainees accused of Orlando thefts targeting Asian homes, businesses

Five people, police say are part of the robbery ring "South American Theft Group," were arrested Oct. 20 after their latest robbery was caught on police drone video.

Tropical Storm Melissa could become hurricane this week, NHC says

Tropical Storm Melissa is dragging slowly in the Caribbean Sea, which could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.

DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager

In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.

2 human remains discoveries spur Marion County death investigations

The Marion County Sheriff's office conducts two ongoing death investigations after a second human remains discovery over the weekend.

Orlando Air Dot Show cancelled, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pull out

The Orlando Air Dot show was cancelled due to the ongoing government shutdown, its website stated, after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds were likely to not perform.

Python No More: DeSantis talks funding for Everglades python removal

Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.

NASA threatens to pull SpaceX's Artemis III contract, re-open competition

Transportation Secretary and acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy says SpaceX is falling behind on Artemis III, so they could lose a contract.