Employers look to hire Central Florida workers
The Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida is looking for potentials workers from Central Florida. Job recruiters are hoping to lure some Orlando south, and they're pulling out all the stops to find good employees.
Iguanas, pythons and wild pigs: Florida's invasive species fiasco
Giant lizards, wild boars, coyotes, and pythons are all just part of a regular day on the job for wildlife trapper James Dean.
Man stuck in Cuba may soon receive help
A man who has been stuck in Cuba after going to visit family in December may soon be getting some help. After FOX 35 News reported on this story, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has indicated that his office will investigate.
Osceola veteran working to clean up gravesite
An Osceola County veteran is trying to clean up the gravesite of a Civil War-era Medal of Honor recipient.
Central Florida teens win top prize for face mask enhancements
Two Central Florida high-schoolers are being rewarded for ideas that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of face masks. Annika Vaidyanathan, a junior at Winter Springs High School, and Ishika Nag, a sophomore at Oviedo High School, were named Grand Prize Winners at the Orlando Science Center's Ying Student Science Competition.
Lawmakers give boost to guns at church
A proposal that would let people with concealed-weapons licenses pack heat at churches or other religious institutions that share properties with schools is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida to gain congressional seat next year, bringing total to 28
With continuing population growth, Florida will gain one congressional seat next year, bringing its total to 28, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Orlando to bring emergency rental assistance
The City of Orlando is giving away millions of dollars to people who are struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Central Florida counties debate mask mandates
Central Florida counties are debating the future of mask mandates and how long they might stay in place. It comes on a day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Florida man stuck Cuba
A Central Florida man has been stuck in Cuba since December after going to visit family. It remains unclear when he will be able to return home.
Novavax seeks children 12-17 for paid COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
Novavax Inc. is awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine. In Central Florida, the company is starting paid clinical trials in DeLand and Lakeland to see how effective the same vaccine is on teenagers.
Vigil held for slain Orlando teenager
A vigil was held on Monday evening in Orlando honoring the life of a 16-year-old boy who was fatally shot over the weekend.
Commissioner wants county to be sanctuary for U.S. Constitution
A Flagler County commissioner wants to make the county a sanctuary for the U.S. Constitution.
Cesaro talks WrestleMania win
WWE superstar Cesaro won big over Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 37. He spoke with FOX 35 about the win.
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule dodges debris hours after liftoff
Just hours after a picture-perfect launch from Kennedy Space Center, the astronauts of the Crew-2 mission were alerted to the threat of space debris.
Lawsuit filed against Brevard County Sheriff's Office
A high-profile civil rights attorney is putting his name behind a push for justice. Ben Crump is suing the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the deputy in the shooting deaths of two teenagers.
Deputies: Parents jailed after kids found surrounded by trash, bugs, and feces
The parents of two toddlers and a newborn baby have been arrested after deputies said they discovered the children were living in a home surrounded by trash, bugs, and feces.
Business owner opposes 'anti-riot' lawsuit
An Orlando civil rights attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against the new anti-riot law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday. A jewelry store owner told FOX 35 News he disagrees with the lawsuit. Three suspects drove a van into his store during a protest last year, leaving behind thousands of dollars of damage.
Wekiva Island turned on new solar panels
Wekiva Island is going green, turning on their new solar panels. The new installation means 80 percent of Wekiva Island is now powered by the sun. The new solar array adds to the nearly 150 existing solar panels and will power all the buildings and lights on the island.
DeSantis, Seminole Tribe hammer out gambling deal
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe are set to sign off on a sweeping gambling deal that would bring sports betting to Florida and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers over the next five years, according to sources in the governor?s office.