Cities rally support for bill on smoking at Florida parks, beaches
The Florida League of Cities is trying to build support as a Senate committee next week is slated to take up a bill that would allow local governments to restrict smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Florida CFO tries to lure In-N-Out Burger to Sunshine State
Florida's Chief Financial Officer is trying to attract California-based In-N-Out Burger to Florida. However, the gesture could have less to do with juicy burgers and more to do with politics surrounding coronavirus health policy.
Markeith Loyd addresses husband of murdered OPD officer after opening statements
Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd. Jury selection began on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Orange County Courthouse.
Mother of slain student speaks out about 2019 death of son
A mother whose 18-year-old son was murdered more than two years ago now knows the fate of his killer.
UCF student warns others about spy camera, after she says stranger left one in her window
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student is speaking out, warning others after she said she discovered a spy camera was recording her through her bedroom window.
Prosecutor seeks to toss out convictions, indictments of 'Groveland Four'
State Attorney William Gladson, whose circuit includes Lake County, filed a motion Monday to toss out convictions and indictments against African-American men known as the “Groveland Four” in one of the most notorious cases from Florida’s Jim Crow era.
Seminole football player overcomes adversity, earns full-ride scholarship
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
NASA one step closer to returning to moon
The last time an astronaut walked on the moon was in 1972 during Apollo 17 mission, and now almost 50 years later, NASA is getting ready to get boots back on the lunar surface.
Push to get sports betting on 2022 ballot would challenge Seminole Tribe
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
Extra patrols for 'Trucktoberfest' as officers issue citations
Law enforcement has promised to crack down on "Trucktoberfest" but some drivers say they feel like they're getting picked on.
FOX 35 Football Friday: Week Nine scores and highlights
It's FOX 35 Football Friday and we are in the ninth week of the high school football season where we feature a monster matchup in our game of the week: Lake Mary at Seminole.
FOX 35 helps find owner of gun found at school bus stop
FOX 35 News reports on law enforcement incidents all the time in the news business, but on Friday, our news crew helped crack the case. It all started with a photograph of the snub-nosed .38 pistol lying on the blacktop at the bus stop.
Florida judge set to decide on school mask rule
An administrative law judge will have up to two weeks to issue a decision after a hearing ended Friday in a challenge by six school boards to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements.
Father of child with Down syndrome says mask was tied around his daughter's head
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
Police: Clearwater man planned to kidnap young girl, throw her in trunk
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Shaquille O'Neal's Central Florida mansion sells for $11 million
NBA legend Shaquille "Shaq" O’Neal's massive Windermere, Florida home has finally sold.
Autopsy of Brian Laundrie: No cause, manner of death able to be determined
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's parents says an autopsy on their son's remains, which were described as “bones” by North Port police, did not reveal a cause or manner of his death.
'Bones' found at North Port reserve belong to Brian Laundrie: FBI
The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is officially over. The body that was found Wednesday is indeed the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.
Masks now optional for students, staff in Marion County Public Schools
Face coverings are now completely optional for students, staff, visitors and volunteers in Marion County Public Schools.
Missing Florida toddler found safe in Illinois, deputies say
Julius has been located by authorities in Illinois, deputies said Friday.