Memorial art installation honoring Pulse victims delayed
In February, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee finalized its recommendations for a memorial to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. The memorial will feature an angel ellipse, healing garden, survivor’s wall and space for individualized tributes. Although the project was originally scheduled to be completed in late summer or early fall 2027, officials now say the memorial is at least a year behind schedule.
Florida man turns $20 into $1 million after buying winning lottery ticket
Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
VIDEO: Florida alligator wrangled after going door to door in neighborhood
Video shows the moment FWC officers wrangled a large alligator after it was spotted going door to door in a Fort Myers neighborhood with a folding chair stuck on its head.
Orlando weather: Florida heat wave to bring record-breaking temperatures this weekend
Small chance for a shower before sunset otherwise dry. Temperatures falling into the 60s with clearing overnight.
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
Waterspout forms near Leesburg close to State Road 44, no damage reported
A waterspout was reported along State Road 44 in Lake County on Monday.
Diddy sex trafficking trial begins: Opening statements made, 1st witnesses called
Opening statements began in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy" Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious crimes.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner charged with murder
The suspect who opened fire last month at Florida State University, killing two and injuring six others, was released from a Tallahassee hospital on Monday following an extended stay and multiple surgeries to treat injuries he sustained during the April 17 incident.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
Video shows boys, age 7 and 9, in armed standoff with deputies
A newly released video shows a February incident where two boys, ages 7 and 9, were caught holding a loaded gun during a standoff with police.
Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison: officials
Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is serving a 10-year sentence in prison for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
Walt Disney World is using new tech to protect monarch butterflies: Here's how it works
Walt Disney World is pioneering new technology to protect monarch butterflies.
Orlando weather: Evening thunderstorms possible across Central Florida; See live radar
Monday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day as Orlando and Central Florida braces for another round of showers and storms. Here's what you need to know.
US-China trade deal: Countries agree to slash tariffs, enact 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
U.S. and China economic talks; India, Pakistan ceasefire deal
Officials from the United States and China began trade-related talks Saturday, marking the first face-to-face conversations since President Donald Trump placed new tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods. In other news, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire the same day after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida convicted killer
A convicted killer has one month to live, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has just signed a death warrant for Anthony Wainwright, who was convicted of kidnapping a woman in 1994 from a Winn-Dixie supermarket parking lot in Lake City and raping and murdering her in rural Hamilton County.
Coast Guard rescues boater near Sunshine Skyway bridge
A Florida boater was rescued by the Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew on Saturday morning. Officials said the man's 15-foot vessel capsized in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.