New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Remembering Betty White: Social media reaction pours in after icon’s death
Betty White’s death comes just a few weeks before turning 100. Celebrities reacted to White’s passing on social media.
Betty White’s death comes just a few weeks before turning 100. Celebrities reacted to White’s passing on social media.
Pasco sheriff: Uber driver located, cooperating after suspected kidnapping
Pasco County deputies say they have located an Uber driver who was suspected of kidnapping after a passenger called 911 to report a person hiding under a blanket in the back seat.
Pasco County deputies say they have located an Uber driver who was suspected of kidnapping after a passenger called 911 to report a person hiding under a blanket in the back seat.
Universal Orlando updates face mask policy, with new rules effective Friday
Universal Orlando Resort is once again implementing a face mask policy change for park guests and employees.
Universal Orlando Resort is once again implementing a face mask policy change for park guests and employees.
Signs of progress in Florida’s toxic water crisis
Polluted water feeds massive blooms of cyanobacteria that infest Lake Okeechobee and emit cyanotoxins, which are some of the most potent natural poisons on Earth. New efforts to solve it could make a big difference in the coming years.
Polluted water feeds massive blooms of cyanobacteria that infest Lake Okeechobee and emit cyanotoxins, which are some of the most potent natural poisons on Earth. New efforts to solve it could make a big difference in the coming years.
Lawmaker wants tougher penalties for reckless drivers
Under current law, a reckless driver who causes an accident isn't usually charged with a crime -- as long as they remain at the scene. State Senator Jason Pizzo says the law isn't working and it fails to hold dangerous drivers accountable.
Under current law, a reckless driver who causes an accident isn't usually charged with a crime -- as long as they remain at the scene. State Senator Jason Pizzo says the law isn't working and it fails to hold dangerous drivers accountable.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Researchers say COVID surge expected in Florida, peaking in February
With Floridians lining up by the tens of thousands for COVID tests across the state this week, University of Florida researchers predict that cases in the Sunshine State, driven by the new omicron variant, could peak in February with more than 30,000 reported cases a day.
With Floridians lining up by the tens of thousands for COVID tests across the state this week, University of Florida researchers predict that cases in the Sunshine State, driven by the new omicron variant, could peak in February with more than 30,000 reported cases a day.
Deputies investigate death of man set on fire in Lake County
Authorities in Lake County are investigating a death after it was discovered that a man's body was set on fire at a car wash.
Authorities in Lake County are investigating a death after it was discovered that a man's body was set on fire at a car wash.
Some fan ditching Gasparilla Bowl tickets due to rise in COVID cases
With COVID-19 cases rising, some fans are second-guessing their plans for Gasparilla Bowl. But, not all plan to let it stop them from cheering on their team in person.
With COVID-19 cases rising, some fans are second-guessing their plans for Gasparilla Bowl. But, not all plan to let it stop them from cheering on their team in person.
Federal judge weighs pregame prayer dispute in Florida
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the Florida High School Athletic Association violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the Florida High School Athletic Association violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
Florida lawmaker proposes military service as alternative to jail time
Certain criminal offenders could opt for a hitch in the military over jail time, under a proposal filed for the upcoming legislative session in Florida.
Certain criminal offenders could opt for a hitch in the military over jail time, under a proposal filed for the upcoming legislative session in Florida.
Massive brawl breaks out at Miami airport, suspects nabbed after biting cop's head
Two suspects were arrested and charged in the case
Two suspects were arrested and charged in the case
Polk detectives search for ‘Grinch’ who broke into home, stole children’s gifts from under Christmas tree
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies are trying to track down the man who kicked down the front door of a single mother’s home and gifts meant for her two girls.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies are trying to track down the man who kicked down the front door of a single mother’s home and gifts meant for her two girls.
What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2021
Hours may vary by location.
Hours may vary by location.
Florida, Texas see largest population increases as US has slowest growth rate in history
Florida trailed only Texas in population increases from 2020 to 2021, while the nation had the slowest growth rate in its history. The Sunshine State grew by 211,196 residents, bringing the population to over 21.7 million.
Florida trailed only Texas in population increases from 2020 to 2021, while the nation had the slowest growth rate in its history. The Sunshine State grew by 211,196 residents, bringing the population to over 21.7 million.
First day of winter brings stormy conditions to Central Florida
Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App for the latest forecast at your fingertips.
Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App for the latest forecast at your fingertips.
Knights, Gators arrive in Tampa for Gasparilla Bowl
The Gasparilla Bowl is probably the most anticipated bowl game that's not part of the College Football Playoff or one of the New Year's Six match-ups.
The Gasparilla Bowl is probably the most anticipated bowl game that's not part of the College Football Playoff or one of the New Year's Six match-ups.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Search for killer in fatal shooting of Antoine Haggins
A nightmare for one Central Florida family started the night before Thanksgiving in 2017. Antoine Haggins, a father of six, was gunned down in a Sanford apartment parking lot.
A nightmare for one Central Florida family started the night before Thanksgiving in 2017. Antoine Haggins, a father of six, was gunned down in a Sanford apartment parking lot.
Truck Meet leaving Daytona Beach in rear-view
Organizers announced on Truck Meet’s social media pages that the event will no longer be held in Daytona Beach due to “circumstances that are out of our control.”
Organizers announced on Truck Meet’s social media pages that the event will no longer be held in Daytona Beach due to “circumstances that are out of our control.”