System near Bahamas could develop into our first named storm of hurricane season

FOX 35 meteorologists continue to monitor a trough of low pressure located over the Straits of Florida that continues to produce disorganized shower activity and gusty winds across the Florida Keys, portions of extreme south Florida, and the northwestern Bahamas.

Governor gives OK for gyms to reopen, expands capacity to 50 percent for restaurants

Gyms and fitness centers can start to reopen Monday and restaurants can seat more customers, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continued Friday to take “small steps” with his economic recovery plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Skateboarders defy city, clearing mulch off closed course placed there as deterrent

A park in Gainesville is reopening in phases, but a section for skaters still remains closed. To discourage kids from using it, the city dumped mulch on the bowls; however, a group of skating enthusiasts came out and shoveled away the mulch.

Skateboarders clear mulch from closed skate park
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A park in Gainesville is reopening in phases, but a section for skaters still remains closed. To discourage kids from using it, the city dumped mulch on the bowls; however, a group of skating enthusiasts came out and shoveled away the mulch.

Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’

In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”

Coronavirus infections would plunge if 80 percent of people wore masks, study says

The research, published by a group of international experts, created a model that shows the cases could be cut significantly if "(near) universal masking" is adopted.

Parade held for high school senior with terminal illness

It's a special graduation parade for a girl who has been through a lot in her young life. Sarena Champagne is a DeLand High School senior with a terminal illness, brought about by a genetic chromosome disorder.

VCSO releases video showing deputies fire 82 rounds at Deltona suspect

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has released new body cam video from a deputy involved shooting Tuesday that killed a 37-year-old man. 

Companies tracking workers' devices at home

Lots of companies are installing tracking software on the devices of their employees while they're working from home. They may not even know it's there and they'd be surprised at the data that it's collecting.

Woman survives coronavirus complications, thanks to Parrish Medical Center team in Titusville

A woman visiting Brevard County, who spent 35 days on a ventilator due to the coronavirus, is now out of the hospital. It's a story of survival, but also a warning, as she doesn't know where, when, or how she caught the virus.