Indian River turning into manatee graveyard
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Student honored for saving teacher's life following stroke
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher?s life when he had a stroke during class.
Back in Florida, deported military spouse takes on new mission
Alejandra Juarez was deported after living undocumented in the U.S. for 20 years. She came here illegally, fell in love with a Marine, and gave birth to American daughters. Her humanitarian parole allows her to stay in the U.S. for at least a year, but if it?s not renewed, she could be deported again.
Experts say 'panic buying' leading to gas shortages
The Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday it has restarted operations after being hit by a cyberattack last week, but said it will take ?several days? for its delivery supply chain to return to normal. Experts say panic buying is leading to shortages in Florida.
'Not Your Model Minority' t-shirts make big statement
Some former University of Central Florida students are making a big statement during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, creating a t-shirt to help educate people.
Gator spotted with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut
Longwood resident Barbara Thornton told FOX 35 that she was walking her dog about two weeks ago when she saw a 7-foot-long alligator with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut.
Asian American deputies reach out to AAPI Community with new video
Asian American deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office have come together to create a video to help reach out to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Orange County could soon move to ease some mask restrictions
Orange County could soon ease some of its mask restrictions. Mayor Jerry Demings says about 47 percent of the county residents 16 and years of age and older have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. When the county reaches 50 percent, masks will no longer required outdoors, he said.
Happy Mother's Day from FOX 35
We're celebrating our special FOX 35 mothers on this Mother's Day. Here are just some of the mothers our FOX 35 newsroom wants to honor on this special day.
Habitat for Humanity helping single mom build dream home
Volunteers have come together to help a single mother build the home of her dreams. It?s part of Habitat for Humanity?s annual ?Women Build?, a 10-week, women-themed empowerment home construction build.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin auctioning off seat on its first crewed spaceflight
Jeff Bezos? Blue Origin is auctioning a seat on the company?s first crew spaceflight ? a short Shepard-like hop launched by a rocket named New Shepard. The Texas liftoff is targeted for July 20, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Bear spotted near busy I-4 median
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt captured this image of a bear in Volusia County. The bear was near Interstate 4 in Daytona Beach.
People in Downtown Winter Park celebrate Mother's Day
On a beautiful Mother's Day morning, people were out in downtown Winter Park.
Volusia County Beach Safety recruiting lifeguards
Looking for a job? Volusia County Beach Safety is recruiting for summer lifeguards. Captain Tamra Malphurs said the agency is having a hard time pulling in lifeguards this year.
Modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys
Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in the Florida Keys in an effort to combat persistent insect-borne diseases such as Dengue fever and the Zika virus.
Scholarship fund for relatives of 'Ocoee Massacre'
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.
Remembering Ocoee student athlete who battled cancer
The Ocoee community is honoring the life of a former high school football star who died after his battle with cancer. Aaron Wilson was just 17 years old.
Questions about vaccine for children
Soon kids as young as age 12 could be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their child.
UF leads nation for total number of COVID-19 cases at college or university
The University of Florida is reporting nearly 10,000 known COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, and staff since March of last year. That's the highest number in our state and the nation among colleges and universities.