Orlando weather: Tropical Storm Imelda to bring dangerous impacts to Florida coast

The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Monday as a Weather Impact Day, as Tropical Storm Imelda moves north, parallel to Florida's East Coast, bringing multiple rounds of waves and rain.

New Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, 2025: Here's what to know

From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025. 

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Imelda expected to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Imelda is slowly continuing to strengthen as it spins across the northwestern Bahamas, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm could become Hurricane Imelda by Tuesday.

National Hurricane Center: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forms near Cuba; Hurricane Humberto churns in Atlantic

A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT

A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.

How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Epstein files: Latest documents mention Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Here’s what we know.

FOX 35 Care Force: 'Hunger Never Sleep's
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The Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is hosting its first "Hunger Never Sleeps" event, a 24-hour volunteer marathon where hunger advocates are invited to roll up their sleeves and take action against hunger. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads over to the event to learn more and talk with some of the volunteers.

Florida AG James Uthmeier accuses State Attorney Monique Worrell of being ‘soft on crime'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference Friday morning in Orlando, where he called out State Attorney Monique Worrell for what he calls “soft on crime policies."

Florida man wrongly jailed after deputies confuse him with suspect of similar name

A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.

Epic Universe lawsuit: Woman claims 'permanent injuries' after Stardust Racers ride

Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered “permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Imelda expected to form, possible U.S. impacts next week

A system in the Atlantic, currently designated as Invest 94L, is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda within the next 24 hours, with forecasters warning of possible impacts on the U.S. East Coast early next week.

Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward

Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.