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Brevard County high school launches first ever eSports team

Brevard County high school launches first ever eSports team

The clicks on the keyboard aren't the sounds of students learning. 

September 16, 2022 6:29am EDT
Orlando weather forecast: Will storms stick around for the weekend?

Orlando weather forecast: Will storms stick around for the weekend?

Another hot and humid day across the Florida peninsula.

September 16, 2022 5:42am EDT
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids

Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids

Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.

September 15, 2022 6:08pm EDT
Florida teen caught driving nearly 100 mph because he 'didn't want to be late for school', deputies say

Florida teen caught driving nearly 100 mph because he 'didn't want to be late for school', deputies say

A Central Florida high school student was ticketed after being caught driving nearly 100 mph in a 45 mph zone. The excuse? He didn't want to be late for school.

September 15, 2022 10:35am EDT
Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”

September 15, 2022 9:36am EDT
Walmart allows shoppers to use own photos to model clothing in virtual fitting room

Walmart allows shoppers to use own photos to model clothing in virtual fitting room

Walmart is hoping to nudge more shoppers to buy its clothing with a new virtual try-on technology that allows customers to be their own models.

September 15, 2022 7:36am EDT
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for two planes full of migrants that landed at Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.

September 15, 2022 7:30am EDT
Starbucks drink recalled for possibly containing metal fragments

Starbucks drink recalled for possibly containing metal fragments

The recalled product was distributed in seven states.

September 14, 2022 12:45pm EDT
Student loan forgiveness: DeSantis, Republican governors call on Biden to withdraw plan 'immediately'

Student loan forgiveness: DeSantis, Republican governors call on Biden to withdraw plan 'immediately'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined twenty-one other Republican governors in calling for President Joe Biden to take back his student loan forgiveness plan that they say will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars. 

September 14, 2022 9:17am EDT
'Zombie trees' in Central Florida: How to know if one is in your yard

'Zombie trees' in Central Florida: How to know if one is in your yard

Experts say a ‘zombie tree’ is to blame after one came crashing through the roof of a Daytona Beach home, nearly crushing a woman who was sleeping inside.

September 14, 2022 9:16am EDT
Orlando weather forecast: More thunderstorms ahead for parts of Central Florida

Orlando weather forecast: More thunderstorms ahead for parts of Central Florida

It is another hot and humid day across the Florida peninsula.

September 14, 2022 7:57am EDT
VIDEO: Aggressive motorcyclists swarm busy Central Florida roads, ride into oncoming traffic

VIDEO: Aggressive motorcyclists swarm busy Central Florida roads, ride into oncoming traffic

Video shows aggressive motorcyclists riding into oncoming traffic and weaving through cars on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando Sunday afternoon. 

September 13, 2022 10:37am EDT
Hurricane center tracking 2 tropical systems: Could one become Fiona?

Hurricane center tracking 2 tropical systems: Could one become Fiona?

We're more than halfway through the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season and forecasters are tracking two tropical waves – one of which could become our next tropical depression.

September 13, 2022 10:13am EDT
Orlando weather forecast: Heavy rain and lightning may pick up

Orlando weather forecast: Heavy rain and lightning may pick up

Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App.

September 13, 2022 7:42am EDT
Florida worker rushed to hospital after falling from roof near Cocoa Beach

Florida worker rushed to hospital after falling from roof near Cocoa Beach

A contract worker was rushed to the hospital Monday morning after he fell from the roof of a two-story residence, police said. 

September 13, 2022 7:18am EDT
Recognize them? Women accused of stealing from Best Buy in Ocala

Recognize them? Women accused of stealing from Best Buy in Ocala

Do you know these women? Police are asking for the public's help finding the four ladies who they say stole several items from a Best Buy store recently.

September 13, 2022 7:16am EDT
Florida boy bitten by shark off the Keys: 'I'm going to go back in the water'

Florida boy bitten by shark off the Keys: 'I'm going to go back in the water'

A young boy who was bitten by a shark while snorkeling near the Florida Keys and had to have his leg amputated plans to get back in the water – and back on the basketball court – as soon as he can

September 13, 2022 6:48am EDT
Who killed Kristin Sandberg? Still no arrest 25 years after Florida woman's death

Who killed Kristin Sandberg? Still no arrest 25 years after Florida woman's death

Who killed Kristin Sandberg? And why?

September 13, 2022 6:48am EDT
Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again

Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again

Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.

September 13, 2022 6:48am EDT
Man shot and killed near trailhead in Marion County, police say

Man shot and killed near trailhead in Marion County, police say

One person was shot and killed near a Marion County trailhead Monday evening. 

September 12, 2022 9:39pm EDT
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