Record cold could delay roller coasters at Central Florida theme parks

When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.

Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts
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Tax season is officially underway as of yesterday, with the IRS officially accepting 2025 tax returns. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with David Hasen, Prof. of Law at the University of Florida to talk more about this upcoming season.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.

Central Florida farmers protect crops as prolonged freeze threatens region

As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.

Source: Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino demoted amid fallout from Minnesota shootings

Gregory Bovino has been demoted from his role as the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large following two deadly shootings of American citizens at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota, FOX 2 has confirmed.

Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final open-seating flight will depart from Honolulu to Los Angeles this week.

Is your child using AI responsibly? Seminole County parent workshop set after TikTok video 'slanders' teachers

After multiple AI-generated TikTok videos, encouraging students to “slander" teachers and administrators, circulated online, a Seminole County middle school is asking parents to teach their kids about responsible online behavior.

Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?

State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.

Trump distances himself from 401(k) down payment plan for homebuyers

President Donald Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of a proposal that would allow prospective homebuyers to withdraw from their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment.

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.