Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
Trump to meet with Putin on Friday in Alaska
President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.
President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.
I-75 northbound reopens following multi-vehicle crash in Ocala; 2 seriously injured
Ocala Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound just north of mile marker 352, resulting in two trauma alerts and a full closure of the northbound lanes.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound just north of mile marker 352, resulting in two trauma alerts and a full closure of the northbound lanes.
Marquee HBCU teams to compete in inaugural Hoops Invitational at Disney
Several prominent Historically Black College and University basketball programs will take part in the first-ever HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort this winter.
Several prominent Historically Black College and University basketball programs will take part in the first-ever HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort this winter.
Orlando Magic face Miami Heat in Puerto Rico for preseason opener
The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat.
The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
Florida mom of boy hurt in Lake Eola drone show mishap files lawsuit against Orlando, drone company
The mother of a child hurt in last year’s Downtown Orlando Holiday Drone Show is suing the city and several companies over alleged negligence and product defects.
The mother of a child hurt in last year’s Downtown Orlando Holiday Drone Show is suing the city and several companies over alleged negligence and product defects.
Owner of dog that killed Florida child will face misdemeanor charge, officials say
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
Florida bear hunt: FWC approves proposal for first bear hunt in 10 years
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.
FULL | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
FOX 35 Care Force: Retired baker Ben Breslauer
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting a retired baker who's making a difference at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland. Ben Breslauer is teaching adults who have special needs how to bread and then employing them at the JCC.
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting a retired baker who's making a difference at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland. Ben Breslauer is teaching adults who have special needs how to bread and then employing them at the JCC.
Tropical Storm Erin to become hurricane this week; dangerous beach conditions likely in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin is continuing to gain strength, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect the system to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Erin is continuing to gain strength, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect the system to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Orlando Dreamers secure additional $2 billion in financing to pursue MLB franchise
The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.
The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.
Florida family of Giovanni Pelletier seeks answers in teen's disappearance, death
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation.
Husband of Winter Springs woman kidnapped, killed by alleged drug cartel sentenced to 7 years
Miguel Aguasvivas, whose wife, Katherine, was kidnapped and murdered by an alleged drug cartel in 2024, was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. He was not charged in connection with her death.
Miguel Aguasvivas, whose wife, Katherine, was kidnapped and murdered by an alleged drug cartel in 2024, was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. He was not charged in connection with her death.
New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
8 Florida men arrested in violent lakeside brawl in Polk County, sheriff says
Eight people have been arrested in connection with a violent brawl earlier this month at Lake Winterset that left two participants temporarily unconscious and was captured on cellphone video, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with a violent brawl earlier this month at Lake Winterset that left two participants temporarily unconscious and was captured on cellphone video, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new lieutenant governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state?s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state?s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
ULA's new Vulcan rocket launches 'national security' mission from Florida
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its first U.S. national security launch aboard its new Vulcan rocket on Tuesday night.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its first U.S. national security launch aboard its new Vulcan rocket on Tuesday night.