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Hot and humid 90s across Central Florida with some scattered storms

Hot and humid 90s across Central Florida with some scattered storms

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June 28, 2022 7:01am EDT
Gov. DeSantis signs 'Miya's Law,' named for murdered Orlando college student

Gov. DeSantis signs 'Miya's Law,' named for murdered Orlando college student

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that will require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on employees, a response to the September murder of a Valencia College student.

June 28, 2022 6:53am EDT
Former attorney gets prison time for stealing millions from 108-year-old

Former attorney gets prison time for stealing millions from 108-year-old

A Winter Park lawyer is going to prison after detectives say he stole millions of dollars from a 108-year-old woman.

June 26, 2022 11:46am EDT
Tropical depression expected to form early next week: Will it become 'Bonnie'?

Tropical depression expected to form early next week: Will it become 'Bonnie'?

The FOX 35 Storm Team will be tracking the tropics and bringing you any new developments throughout hurricane season, which ends on Nov. 30.

June 26, 2022 7:24am EDT
'Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party,' other holiday events return to Disney World parks

'Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party,' other holiday events return to Disney World parks

Things will be looking merrier and brighter at "The Most Magical Place on Earth" this year with the return of several popular holiday events!

June 25, 2022 5:01pm EDT
WATCH: Florida driver uses sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic, deputies say

WATCH: Florida driver uses sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic, deputies say

A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies. 

June 25, 2022 2:38pm EDT
Florida fish treasure hunt: Eight $6,000 largemouth bass tagged in Florida lakes

Florida fish treasure hunt: Eight $6,000 largemouth bass tagged in Florida lakes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a fishing competition where participants can win up to $70,000 in prizes.

June 25, 2022 9:47am EDT
Florida storm damage: Snapped trees, flooded streets in Ocala after Friday storms

Florida storm damage: Snapped trees, flooded streets in Ocala after Friday storms

Storms that moved through Central Florida Friday evening ripped the awning off a fast-food restaurant, knocked over trees, and flooded streets in Ocala, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

June 25, 2022 8:52am EDT
Not quite as hot, but storm chances are on the rise in Central Florida: See timeline

Not quite as hot, but storm chances are on the rise in Central Florida: See timeline

Central Florida will get a bit of a break from the intense heat, but storms are brewing.

June 25, 2022 8:15am EDT
Disturbance in Atlantic could become next tropical depression, NHC says

Disturbance in Atlantic could become next tropical depression, NHC says

Forecasters say the system has potential to develop into a tropical depression.

June 24, 2022 6:55pm EDT
Extreme heat continues, storms hit Central Florida

Extreme heat continues, storms hit Central Florida

Heat index to reach triple digits once again!

June 24, 2022 6:51pm EDT
Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Florida, 'feels like' temps up to 112° possible

Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Florida, 'feels like' temps up to 112° possible

High heat continues into the weekend in Central Florida.

June 24, 2022 2:14pm EDT
Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.

June 24, 2022 1:52pm EDT
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say. 

June 24, 2022 1:26pm EDT
Read US Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Roe v. Wade overturned

Read US Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Roe v. Wade overturned

Read the U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the landmark Roe V. Wade case.

June 24, 2022 11:07am EDT
New Florida law allows police to ticket drivers playing music too loudly

New Florida law allows police to ticket drivers playing music too loudly

The law goes into effect on July 1.

June 24, 2022 9:59am EDT
How Johnny Depp verdict could impact Petito family lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents

How Johnny Depp verdict could impact Petito family lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents

Judge Hunter Carroll said he will decide whether Petito's parents' case should go to trial within the next two weeks.

June 24, 2022 7:43am EDT
Florida man accused of raping woman, holding her captive for days, sheriff's office says

Florida man accused of raping woman, holding her captive for days, sheriff's office says

Charles Tanner, of Cocoa, is facing several charges, including false imprisonment.

June 24, 2022 6:35am EDT
Shaquille O'Neal's son Shareef to play for Lakers in Summer League, report says

Shaquille O'Neal's son Shareef to play for Lakers in Summer League, report says

Shareef O'Neal is looking to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers roster this summer.

June 24, 2022 1:11am EDT
Hurricane center monitoring new tropical wave over the Atlantic

Hurricane center monitoring new tropical wave over the Atlantic

If the system develops longer term and acquires a name it will be Bonnie, our second named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

June 23, 2022 7:18pm EDT
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