Bahamas to drop COVID testing requirement
Get your COVID vaccine and take a vacation to the Bahamas. That county is dropping testing requirements but it is requiring proof of vaccination.
FOX 35 calls Ahopha Wildlife Rescue to assist bird with string around beak
Several people in Lake Mary spotted a bird around town with something wrapped around its beak. One woman tried to get some help for the bird, but had no luck. FOX 35 reached out to Tom Scotti, with Ahopha Wildlife Rescue, for assistance.
FHP cracking down on motorcycle stunts
The Florida Highway Patrol shared video with FOX 35 News from last July which troopers said shows motorcyclists on a joy ride through Orlando. Two motorcyclists hit the ground on Colonial Drive, one of whom later died.
EF-1 tornado touches down near Ocala
A warehouse in Ocala received damage following an EF-1 tornado. The storm hit Sunday evening and traveled about two miles, leaving a path of destruction.
WWII plane pilot hailed a hero after emergency landing in Cocoa Beach
A World War II-era plane crash-landed in the ocean off Cocoa Beach on Saturday. Everyone was lucky to make it out alive. Some are comparing that pilot to Captain Sully who landed a plane on the Hudson River more than a decade ago.
Cracking down on street racing
A Central Florida mother is working to curb street racing. Laurie Broadus organized Mothers Against Racing on the Streets, or MARS, in 2010. Broadus lost her son in 2006 during a street racing incident. Florida State Sen. Linda Stewart has pushed for harsher fines in the past. She also believes law enforcement needs better training on how to prevent the races.
Ocala tornado levels warehouse
A warehouse in Ocala received damage following an EF-1 tornado. The storm hit Sunday evening and traveled about two miles, leaving a path of destruction.
Haley hits a homerun
Haley Amlong, a Boone High School student with Down syndrome, was cheered on by her teammates after hitting a homerun during a softball game between Boone and Apopka High School. The coaches and teams made sure Haley had her moment to shine.
Ingenuity helicopter successful test flight
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars.
Tornado confirmed in Ocala
Residents in Ocala are cleaning up after the National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado struck the city on Sunday evening.
Mom with COVID-19 released from hospital after 111 days
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
FAA investigating emergency landing at Cocoa Beach
The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating after a plane at the Cocoa Beach Air Show had to make an emergency landing in the water.
Reward offered for information in case of 26 abandoned puppies, dogs
The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is offering a large cash reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction into an animal abuse investigation.
Volusia sheriff: Bodycam shows how deputies deescalated intense situation
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he released a bodycam video of deputies using a Taser, as a suspect is fighting with them. He wants the public to see how intense it can get.
Thunderbirds to fly at Cocoa Beach Air Show
The U.S. Air Force Air demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, are back in Central Florida for the Cocoa Beach Air Show.
Lake County Schools offering up to $27,000 for new teachers at two schools
Lake County is looking for good teachers and the district is willing to pay up to $27,000 to get them.
Pianist, 9, puts on concerts in St. Cloud neighborhood
A bright young star is performing nightly concerts for his community. Daniel Class is just nine years old but he delights his neighbors with performances in his St. Cloud community.
Controversial 'anti-riot' bill headed to Gov. DeSantis
Republican lawmakers handed Gov. Ron DeSantis one of his top legislative priorities Thursday, with the Florida Senate giving final passage to a contentious law-and-order measure spawned by nationwide protests after last year?s death of George Floyd.
Seabreeze teacher creates COVID-19-fighting game for students
Students at one Volusia County high school have been helping fight COVID-19 thanks to a video game created by their teacher.
Mobile laundry service introduced in Orlando
The City of Orlando has launched a unique mobile laundry service to accommodate the homeless.