National Hurricane Center monitoring potential tropical disturbance that could impact Florida

A potential tropical disturbance headed towards the Southeastern United States is likely to bring heavy rains to the state over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

'Alligator Alcatraz' opens today; Trump to visit
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Florida's immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" opens today. President Donald Trump is expected to visit the facility and participate in a guided tour.

FOX 35 Care Force: Trooper revives child who drowned
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The FOX35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.

President Trump travels to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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President Donald Trump will tour the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning. President Trump is expected to arrive in Ochopee, Florida, around 9:50 a.m.

New diabetes law now in effect
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More than 100 new laws are taking effect in Florida on Tuesday. One of the new laws allows schools to provide emergency medication to children with diabetes. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish takes a closer look at the new law and what it means.

Trump remarks before heading to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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President Donald Trump will tour the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning. Before departing from the White House to head to Florida, Trump stopped to answer several questions from reporters.

Kissimmee leaders consider alcohol sale changes
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Today, The Kissimmee City Council is expected to vote to decide whether to limit the hours for alcohol sales downtown. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie says leaders are considering the changes due to rowdiness in local establishments during late night hours.

Funding for Florida's education department
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On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding for schools, and school districts are saying the money allocated isn't enough. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the latest details.

Senators voting on changes to 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
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The United States Senate is currently voting on proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The process involves a series of votes on numerous amendments, some substantive and others political, aiming to modify the House-passed version of the bill. The voting marathon began on Monday and extended overnight into Tuesday.

Stranger’s generosity helps Florida landscaper replace stolen trailer

A Central Florida landscaper is back on his feet after a stranger donated a brand-new trailer to replace the one stolen from his home — all thanks to a local news report that sparked an unexpected act of kindness.

Guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando spark rescue effort, search for homes

Animal rescue groups are scrambling to find homes for dozens of guinea pigs after nearly 60 were found abandoned along a roadside in Orlando last week.

Artemis booster explosion: NASA, Northrop Grumman investigate unexpected results during rocket test

Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.

How much rain will the Orlando area get this week? Here's a look

A possible tropical system may form over the northeastern Gulf, bringing heavy rain to Central Florida over the next several days.

2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested

Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.

Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

Small plane crashes into Mount Dora lake after takeoff from Eustis airport

A small twin-engine plane crashed into a lake Sunday morning shortly after taking off from the Mid Florida Airport in Eustis, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

Woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
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A Florida woman has been arrested on several counts of animal cruelty after she allegedly left multiple pets to die in an abandoned home. The woman is currently being held in the Volusia County Jail with a bond set at $70,000.

New laws taking effect July 1
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More than 100 new laws will take effect on Tuesday. The laws will address several highly debated topics in the state legislature. The new laws include everything from death penalty executions to be carried out in any way not deemed unconstitutional, such as by firing squads or lethal gas, to requiring all educational materials in public schools to reflect the federal government?s designation of ?Gulf of America? to revising state regulations on ?dangerous dogs?.