Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?

Florida elderly abuse: Lake Mary employee arrested after allegedly assaulting 85-year-old woman

A Florida assisted living facility employee was arrested after she allegedly pushed an 85-year-old woman with dementia to the ground, causing her a head injury. Investigators say the employee then walked away, leaving the woman laying on the ground.

Florida's open carry law in effect starting Thursday: What to know

As of Thursday, Florida's open carry is now in effect. Although you may now legally carry a firearm openly in the state, there are specific guidelines to follow. Here's everything you need to know about the change.

Orlando weather: Above-average temperatures with scattered afternoon showers and storms possible

Temperatures on Thursday will reach above-average levels, making it feel more like summer across Central Florida. In addition, a few scattered afternoon showers and storms are possible.

Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings

State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.

Florida school official faces state review over Charlie Kirk social media post

Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain has been summoned to appear before the state Board of Education in November after posting critical comments about conservative media personality Charlie Kirk on social media.

Epic Universe, Stardust Racers death: 'We have to know what happened,' Attorney Ben Crump

Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a "theme park enthusiast" and someone who lived a completely independent life.

Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy: Your Tylenol questions answered

Following the Trump administration's announcement earlier this week on Tylenol being linked to autism, FOX 35 News Reporter Marie Edinger decided to closer look into the over-the-counter pain reliever. Here's what she found.

Florida mom arrested after 2 children found about a mile from home while she allegedly napped

A 25-year-old Florida mother was arrested earlier this week after her two children, ages 4 and 5, were found wandering about a mile away from their home while she allegedly napped.

FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring 8-year-old Gracie Decelles
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The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing its youngest recipient yet who is making a difference in her community by raising funds to buy backpacks and school supplies for families in need. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads over to Geneva Elementary School to present the award to third-grader Gracie Decelles.

Florida serial offender accused of dragging bicyclist to death in hit-and-run

A bicyclist in a waterfront Florida town was killed in a hit-and-run crash after a serial traffic offender dragged her for blocks before leaving her to die on the side of the road, police said.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic; is Tropical Storm Imelda next?

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continuing to monitor the development of invests 93L and 94L in the Atlantic, and forecasters now say there’s a high chance they will become tropical depressions or tropical storms in the coming days.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Gabrielle to slam Azores; dangerous swells to impact U.S. East Coast

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle continues to barrel across the Atlantic toward the islands and European coastline as a monster Category 3 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says the storm is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions to the U.S. East Coast.

I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP

Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.

Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community

Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.