Universal files patent for technology that gives visitors 'more immersive ride experiences'

FOX 35 News has learned that Universal Orlando has filed a patent for new technology that appears to give people on a theme park ride more control over the ride vehicle as they move through the attraction.

Florida House panel to take up school voucher plan

Moving quickly, a House panel next week will take up a proposal that could lead to a major expansion of school vouchers in Florida.

DeSantis administration requiring state universities to provide details on transgender services

Continuing to target treatment for transgender people, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is requiring state universities to provide information from the past five years about services they have provided to people with gender dysphoria, according to documents released Wednesday.

'If a smell makes you gag, it can’t be good for you': Mount Dora residents demands city finds source of stench

-Mt Dora's Mayor says the city has spent thousands of dollars, trying to figure out if a bad odor is coming from a waster water treatment plant or a landfill. She doesn't believe the odor is the city's fault.

'Break the Glass Challenge' kicks off Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

At this week's Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona, the celebrities don't play directly against LPGA players in the tournament rounds. However, on Tuesday, they mixed it up a little bit, for a "Break the Glass" competition – celebs versus the LPGA Tour players.

More migrants rescued by cruise ship headed to Florida's Port Canaveral

Over the loudspeaker on the MSC Meraviglia, passengers traveling from Cozumel, Mexico to Port Canaveral heard a crew member alerting them that the cruise ship would be stopping to help people floating at sea on a makeshift raft.

Florida judge refuses to dismiss DeSantis administration's migrant flights

A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.

Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization

Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter, known as the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

Deadly storms rip through portions of Alabama

Tornado-warned storms producing "damaging winds and hail" moved through the Southeast Thursday, causing injuries in parts of Alabama, according to the National Weather Service.

Gov. DeSantis targets prescription drug 'middlemen'

Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would target pharmacy benefit managers to try to lower prescription-drug costs.

Lake Minneola sophomore living out his dream after tough road to JV team

Lake Minneola High School sophomore Adam Gottesman got into baseball the way a lot of kids start in the game. But Gottesman's road to the JV team at Lake Minneola has been a lot tougher than most

Arguments slated in case involving pre-game prayer at Florida Christian school

A federal appeals court will hear arguments in May in a long-running dispute about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.

Old Glory Service Dogs 4 Veterans delivers canine companion to Army vet who now serves Clay County Fire Rescue

FOX 35 News reported in October that the organization Old Glory Service Dogs 4 Veterans was searching for a deserving veteran to donate a service dog. After our story aired, they received numerous applications. T

Walt Disney World changing reservation system for annual passholders, parking fees for hotel guests

Disney says after listening to feedback from its passholders, they are tweaking a few policies that have restricted how and when guests can visit certain theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.