Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Men convicted of killing 6 over Xbox return to court for resentencing trial
Two men who murdered six people over an Xbox appeared in court on Friday as lawyers filed motions for their resentencing trial.
Orlando weather: Cool evening ahead of weekend with highs into mid-90s, limited rain chances
Passing clouds will stick around for the rest of the evening with mostly clear skies overnight across Central Florida. This weekend, things will begin to heat up.
New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers
UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge
Luigi Mangione faces arraignment on Friday inside a Manhattan courtroom, a week after he was indicted on federal charges in the December killing of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Previously deported undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida after sex crimes with teen: Deputies
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
U.S. Rep Maxwell Frost speaks out against Trump, Musk and DOGE
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a press conference on the mounting threats he believes Elon Musk’s DOGE and the Trump Administration pose to the 113,000 Central Floridians who count on Social Security benefits to survive. He said the threat comes at a time when the increasing cost of living continues to put at risk the livelihood of those on fixed incomes.
Florida surfer releases first book 'On a Rising Swell'
Dan Reiter a life-long Floridian and surfer, has released his first book called "On a Rising Swell." In the two dozen essays, Reiter chronicles the passionate Space Coast community of surfers who are determined to surf the less-than-perfect sandbars in the small wave capital of the world. FOX 35's Brooks Garner speaks with Reiter about his journey and new book.
Orange County neighborhood drive-by shooting
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying the vehicle seen in this video, which drove by a home earlier this week along North Hastings Street and opened fire.
Michigan man canoes 6,000-mile 'Great Loop,' overcoming challenges and inspiring thousands
A 23-year-old from Michigan is canoeing what is known as “The Great Loop,” a 6,000-mile journey, and has completed 2,500 miles so far.
Orphaned baby manatee rescued in South Florida, now recovering at Sea World
A baby manatee under a month old was rescued in southern Florida after being found alone and struggling in strong currents.
Florida House halts probe into DeSantis-linked foundation amid allegations of misused Medicaid funds
A Florida House panel has ended its probe into the Hope Florida Foundation after key figures declined to testify about $10 million in Medicaid funds tied to political donations.
Alligator comes knocking: Florida woman finds unexpected visitor at front door
A Florida woman discovered a massive alligator knocking at her front door, captured on her doorbell camera.
Child hit, killed while chasing after family dog in Daytona Beach, police say
A 1-year-old child was killed on Wednesday night after being hit by two vehicles in Daytona Beach, according to police.
NASA’s Curiosity rover spotted from space making tracks on Mars’ surface
The Mars rover has been on the Red Planet for over 12 Earth years.
Special send-off for Seminole High School water polo teams
Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, the girls and boys water polo teams at Seminole High School participated in a special send-off before leaving for the state competition in Miami. This is the second year in a row that both teams have made it to states final four. The girls are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 1 in the nation with a record of 27-1. The boys record is 20-8, and they’re ranked fourth in Florida.
New community garden opens in Pine Hills
Hundreds of Pine Hills residents are expected to gather this Thursday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pine Hills Community Garden. In addition to the opening ceremony, Orange County is partnering with the local nonprofit IDEAS For US to give away more than 100 trees to Pine Hills residents. The tree giveaway is part of a neighborhood-wide beautification effort.
Daytona Beach police provide updates after child hit by 2 cars
A 1-year-old child was killed on Wednesday night after being hit by two vehicles in Daytona Beach, according to police. Officials said the child ran into the street while chasing the family dog, which had escaped from their home. While following the dog, the child stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit.
President Trump meets with Norway Prime Minister
President Donald Trump is taking part in a bilateral meeting with Jonas Store, the prime minister of Norway. The leaders will meet on Thursday afternoon in the Oval Office.
Florida man armed with assault rifle, dressed in tactical gear, shot & killed by deputies: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.