Central Florida tops worst traffic list and I-4 gets special mention
Traffic on Interstate 4 can be a nightmare. In fact, two areas of that highway in Central Florida were ranked among the worst in the nation, and one of those areas is right by the theme parks. But there’s a glimmer of hope as we have learned of new details from the Florida Department of Transportation about plans to alleviate the congestion.
Florida House backs concealed weapons change
Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians to carry firearms without concealed-weapons licenses, which Republicans compared to a government “permission slip.”
University of Tampa president retiring in 2024 after nearly three decades at the helm
The president of the University of Tampa, Ronald Vaughn, announced Friday he's retiring.
TSA says peanut butter is a liquid
Travelers heads up, the TSA considers peanut butter and cheese dip as liquids under its carry-on policy.
Residents Orange County say thick smoke invading homes coming from new development
Residents in Lake County and Orange County, Florida say thick smoke in their neighborhoods invading their homes may be caused by a new development. The Florida Forest Service says the landowner was following all regulations.
Palm Bay city leaders say they are being stripped of crucial funding for projects
Palm Bay leaders were made aware that a state representative pulled his support for several projects in the city.
SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission from Florida on Friday
Friday's launch marked SpaceX's 219th mission overall and 20th mission just this year.
'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Florida teen Aiden Fucci sentenced to life in prison for murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey
Aiden Fucci, the Florida teenager who stabbed a 13-year-old classmate to death in 2021, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
Join FOX 35 at the 2023 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon
Join FOX 35 at the 2023 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon on Saturday, April 15, at Lake Lily Park in Maitland, Florida. The event is free, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Stop by The Waggin' Tails Festival will have live music, delicious food, and a beer garden. Proceeds from the event help breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help those in need. Visit www.GuideDogs.org to register, donate, and for more information.
Fiery Florida plane crash leaves couple, dog severely injured: 'Quite terrifying'
Two people and a dog are injured after a small plane crashed shortly following takeoff in northeastern Florida on Thursday.
3D printed rocket fails to reach orbit, now somewhere in Atlantic Ocean
The world’s first 3D-printed rocket is floating somewhere off the Space Coast.
Disney World, union reach tentative deal for minimum wage increase
After months of back-and-forth negotiations, The Walt Disney Co. and the unions in Florida just reached an agreement on a pay raise.
Florida homeowners say county removed makeshift speed limit signs reminding drivers to slow down
The plywood signs two Marion County residents made to remind drivers to slow down may have looked a little rough, but the message they sent was crystal clear.
Florida troopers search for road rage suspect who caused crash involving dump truck, tractor-trailers on I-75
The driver of a dump truck tried to avoid a collision on a Tampa highway when another driver entered its path. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, it was a case of road rage.
This weekend’s NASCAR race on FOX: Drivers face 1st road-course test of season at Circuit of the Americas
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas as drivers get their first road-course test of the 2023 season.
Man accused of carjacking newspaper delivery driver
A Florida man is accused of carjacking a newspaper delivery woman in Seminole County, but according to authorities, she didn't let him get away without a fight.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds 'turbulent skies' with clouds, water molecules on exoplanet
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Florida man slaps woman with slice of pizza during argument, deputies say
A Florida man is facing a battery charge after he allegedly slapped a woman with a slice of pizza during an argument.
Watch again: World's first 3D-printed rocket fails to make orbit after Florida launch
The third time was the charm! Well, sort of.