Florida investigators hope DNA evidence will help ID victim in 1984 'Jane Doe' cold case

On November 9, 1984, a teenager and his parents called 911. A stench caught their attention, and when the teen took a closer look, he realized it was coming from a body. That body still remains unidentified.

Florida football player signs first NIL deal to benefit charity in honor of friend

One Florida college student-athlete recently signed his first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal, not to make money for himself, but to raise funds for the Brain Cancer Foundation.

NASA's spacecraft will rendezvous with rare asteroid coming close to Earth

On its way back to Earth with a hefty sample of asteroid Bennu, the team behind NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has big plans for the space rock-chasing spacecraft.

Rating agency says action on property insurance in Florida 'essential'

The financial-rating agency AM Best said Monday that further “action is essential” to stabilize Florida’s property-insurance market, as lawmakers prepare to grapple with the issue during a special legislative session this month.

Sheriff Judd: Drunk man starts deadly shootout at Polk County bar

A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. 

DeSantis vs. Disney: Central Florida Democrats warn of tax hikes after Reedy Creek district is dissolved

Democratic lawmakers representing parts of Orange and Osceola counties say they will continue to fight a new law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to end Walt Disney World's special Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia

Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.

Charging bear caught on camera: Florida couple says they narrowly escaped bear that raced toward them

An Apopka, Florida couple said they recently had a close encounter with a black bear. Their Ring doorbell camera captured their mad dash to the house to narrowly escape the bear's grasp.

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Education Commissioner

Following through on a recommendation from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education on Friday appointed Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Florida’s next education commissioner.

NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars select Georgia defensive end, Travon Walker with No. 1 pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars had the no. 1 overall pick for the second straight year. Last year they went with offense, selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence. This year it was defense.

Elon Musk Twitter purchase: Could a UCF freshman have had something to do with it?

FOX 35 News first spoke to University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney three months ago when he received a message on Twitter from Elon Musk himself. Now that Musk is buying Twitter, we wanted to catch up with Sweeney to see what he had to say.

Florida budget ‘turkey’ list totals $281 million

Florida TaxWatch on Thursday released a list of 166 “turkeys” in a newly passed state budget but suggested that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office should give extra scrutiny to all 1,221 local projects that lawmakers put into the record spending plan.

'It was unreal': Women recount Daytona Beach roller coaster accident

In a never-before-seen photograph, two women from Kentucky who were visiting Florida are smiling, holding up their hands, about to take off on the Daytona Beach Sandblaster roller coaster. Moments later, their lives would be turned upside down.

Why the start date of the Atlantic hurricane season won’t change anytime soon

A team of meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is still reviewing the potential ramifications of adjusting the annual June start date for the Atlantic basin hurricane season, meaning if changes are suggested the move could be years away.

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Golf Tournament benefits at-risk children, families

Hundreds of golfers, including FOX 35's own John Brown and Adam Shadoff, hit the links for a good cause today at ChampionsGate Golf Club for the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Golf Tournament. The OMYF will raise more than $300,000 dollars via Thursday's event alone.