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Windermere Prep’s Brandon Bass Jr. signs with FSU basketball

Windermere Prep’s Brandon Bass Jr. signs with FSU basketball

It was National Signing Day at Windermere Preparatory School, where seven student-athletes made their college commitments official — including standout basketball star Brandon Bass Jr.

November 12, 2025 8:21pm EST
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors

Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors

The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.

November 12, 2025 8:02pm EST
Florida set to execute 16th inmate this year for 1979 murder of 6-year-old girl

Florida set to execute 16th inmate this year for 1979 murder of 6-year-old girl

Florida is scheduled to carry out its 16th execution of the year Thursday, marking a record pace for the state.

November 12, 2025 8:01pm EST
Northern Lights in Florida: Where to see them, best time to look up, how to take photos

Northern Lights in Florida: Where to see them, best time to look up, how to take photos

Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up skies from Sanford to Satellite Beach. Another show is possible on Wednesday.

November 12, 2025 7:27pm EST
New Universal permit hints at expansion project at Epic Universe

New Universal permit hints at expansion project at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando might be getting ready for an expansion project at its new Epic Universe theme park, a new permit indicates.

November 12, 2025 1:57pm EST
Couple charged in July racist TikTok verbal 'assault' to Florida salesman, prosecutors say

Couple charged in July racist TikTok verbal 'assault' to Florida salesman, prosecutors say

A husband and wife were charged in connection to a viral verbal assault involving curse words and racial slurs that took place in July. 

November 12, 2025 12:53pm EST
Half-brother of 14-year-old Lakeland murder victim arrested in his 2018 cold case killing

Half-brother of 14-year-old Lakeland murder victim arrested in his 2018 cold case killing

The half-brother of a 14-year-old murder victim has been arrested in the teen’s 2018 shooting death.

November 12, 2025 11:37am EST
3 years since Hurricane Nicole, Wilbur-by-the-Sea homeowner rebuilds

3 years since Hurricane Nicole, Wilbur-by-the-Sea homeowner rebuilds

FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell first met Ken Meister and toured his home one day after Hurricane Nicole slammed into the coast of Florida in November 2022. Sorrell went back to Meister's home in October 2025 to check on the status of the construction.

November 12, 2025 12:40am EST
Florida biologist sues after firing over Charlie Kirk social media post

Florida biologist sues after firing over Charlie Kirk social media post

Brittney Brown was fired by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sept. 15 after reposting a social media comment about the late conservative leader Charlie Kirk.

November 11, 2025 11:52pm EST
Flight disruptions continue at Orlando airport even as government shutdown nears end

Flight disruptions continue at Orlando airport even as government shutdown nears end

Even if the federal government shutdown ends soon, air travelers are being warned to expect continued disruptions at airports nationwide.

November 11, 2025 10:56pm EST
Orlando approves $400 million Camping World Stadium renovation

Orlando approves $400 million Camping World Stadium renovation

Camping World Stadium is set for a major transformation after the Orlando City Council approved plans for a renovation that could temporarily host the Jacksonville Jaguars — and attract more global events to the city.

November 11, 2025 8:39pm EST
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments

Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments

The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.

November 11, 2025 6:20pm EST
Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where

Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.

November 11, 2025 6:06pm EST
New look: Latest Orlando Magic Nike NBA City Edition uniforms unveiled, what to know

New look: Latest Orlando Magic Nike NBA City Edition uniforms unveiled, what to know

The Orlando Magic unveiled its 2025-26 Nike NBA City Edition uniform – reflecting the team's dynamic legacy. 

November 11, 2025 2:56pm EST
Disney christens new Disney Destiny cruise ship at Port Everglades

Disney christens new Disney Destiny cruise ship at Port Everglades

As the Disney Destiny prepares to embark on its maiden voyage, Disney officially christened the ship at its homeport of Port Everglades.

November 11, 2025 12:20pm EST
Low tire pressure amid Florida cold? Here's how to fix it, why it happens

Low tire pressure amid Florida cold? Here's how to fix it, why it happens

The sudden dip in temperatures, reaching record lows today, lowered tire pressure. Here's why you shouldn't ignore the low tire pressure light and what do about it.

November 11, 2025 11:40am EST
Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for presidential pardon, says faith set him free long before

Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for presidential pardon, says faith set him free long before

Former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry is expressing gratitude for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, but says he found freedom long before the call came.

November 10, 2025 11:17pm EST
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House

Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House

The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

November 10, 2025 9:36pm EST
Teen accused of causing $126K in damage to New Smyrna Beach golf course

Teen accused of causing $126K in damage to New Smyrna Beach golf course

Police say a teen is accused of damaging a New Smyrna Beach golf course green by driving a truck onto it and doing donuts.

November 10, 2025 7:40pm EST
Family survives flying tire crash on Florida's Turnpike: 'It's a miracle'

Family survives flying tire crash on Florida's Turnpike: 'It's a miracle'

A Florida family says they're lucky to be alive after a tire slammed into their windshield while they were driving back from a South Florida mall, Saturday night. 

November 10, 2025 6:01pm EST
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