Battle over masks between Alachua superintendent, state continues
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
TIMELINE: When Florida could feel impacts from Fred
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Make sure to download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App for updates.
VIDEO: Shark leaps out of ocean behind unsuspecting surfer
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
Sheriff: Florida couple arrested for leaving puppy in hot car at mall
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Hero bus driver saves toddler found alone on roadside
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Brevard County school board votes to make face masks optional
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Brightline service to resume in November, with vaccine requirement for employees
Florida's high-speed rail service Brightline on Tuesday announced it will resume service in South Florida later this year.
Florida's high-speed rail service Brightline on Tuesday announced it will resume service in South Florida later this year.
Mother tackles toddler who runs onto pitch during Orlando City soccer game
A 2-year-old named Zaydek decided he wanted to get in on the action at an Orlando City soccer game when he ran onto the pitch during a game.
A 2-year-old named Zaydek decided he wanted to get in on the action at an Orlando City soccer game when he ran onto the pitch during a game.
Officers walk daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer to 1st day of kindergarten
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Sea turtle released back into ocean after time at Florida rehabilitation facility
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
The Brevard Zoo said that a juvenile green sea turtle, now named ‘Brother,’ was brought to their Sea Turtle Healing Center in May.
'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' kicks off on Tuesday: What to know
'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' operates on select nights between August 10th and October 31st, allowing guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom to themselves.
'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' operates on select nights between August 10th and October 31st, allowing guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom to themselves.
Florida boy with terminal cancer honored with parade of first responders
Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.
Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.
'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
System in Atlantic expected to strengthen into tropical depression or storm
The peak of hurricane season is still a few weeks away, so you can expect even more storms to develop in the near future.
The peak of hurricane season is still a few weeks away, so you can expect even more storms to develop in the near future.
Gordon Ramsay restaurant opens in Orlando on Monday
The location at ICON Park in Orlando is Chef Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in the state of Florida.
The location at ICON Park in Orlando is Chef Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in the state of Florida.
Ocala Police Department welcomes K-9 Graham, named after previous police chief
The Ocala Police Department proudly introduced its newest addition to the K-9 unit, K-9 Graham, on Monday.
The Ocala Police Department proudly introduced its newest addition to the K-9 unit, K-9 Graham, on Monday.
On this day: Caylee Anthony, the daughter of Casey Anthony, would have turned 16-years-old
Caylee Anthony vanished in the summer of 2008 at just two-years-old. After 31 days, Casey's mother, Cindy, reported Caylee missing.
Caylee Anthony vanished in the summer of 2008 at just two-years-old. After 31 days, Casey's mother, Cindy, reported Caylee missing.
Drier conditions expected ahead of rainy weekend as tropical wave approaches
The Florida heat machine continues and rain chances remain. Depend on the FOX 35 Storm Team as we track rising temperatures and incoming storms.
The Florida heat machine continues and rain chances remain. Depend on the FOX 35 Storm Team as we track rising temperatures and incoming storms.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Police: 3 injured in 2 Gainesville shootings
The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.
The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.