Brian Laundrie's sister's family targeted with violent threats, records show
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.
Family sues Disney Cruise Line for $20M, claims child was sexually assaulted at daycare
The family claims that Disney Cruise Line failed to provide reasonably safe conditions for their child on the ship and did not have adequate staffing.
The family claims that Disney Cruise Line failed to provide reasonably safe conditions for their child on the ship and did not have adequate staffing.
Penguin under SeaWorld Orlando's care beats cancer twice
SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.
SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.
Truck driver shortage part of supply chain issue
Truck drivers are the backbone of shipping goods and are key to getting things on the shelves so we can buy them. FOX 35 News spoke with a new truck driver who’s reaping the benefits of our national supply chain problem.
Truck drivers are the backbone of shipping goods and are key to getting things on the shelves so we can buy them. FOX 35 News spoke with a new truck driver who’s reaping the benefits of our national supply chain problem.
FOX 35 Storm Team: Tropical system has potential to develop before Halloween
The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring an outside chance for a tropical system to develop in about 10 days.
The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring an outside chance for a tropical system to develop in about 10 days.
Discovery Cove otters 'Emmie' and 'Binx' celebrate Halloween-themed 1st birthday
Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating a milestone for a couple of adorable resident Asian small-clawed otters.
Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating a milestone for a couple of adorable resident Asian small-clawed otters.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of Florida woman during Zoom call
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Florida woman who was killed while on a Zoom conference call with coworkers.
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Florida woman who was killed while on a Zoom conference call with coworkers.
DeSantis addresses wife's breast cancer battle: 'She fights, she's tough'
"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."
"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."
People receiving unsolicited text messages with offers to buy homes
People across Central Florida are getting unsolicited text messages asking if they want to sell their homes.
People across Central Florida are getting unsolicited text messages asking if they want to sell their homes.
Citrus forecast points to difficult season
Florida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues.
Florida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues.
State fines Leon County $3.5M over vaccination requirement
The Florida Department of Health is imposing a $3.57 million fine on Leon County because of the county government’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health is imposing a $3.57 million fine on Leon County because of the county government’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Florida teachers union president takes to TikTok to warn of school staffing shortages
Already two months into the school year, many districts continue to deal with a teacher staffing shortage. One educator is taking to TikTok to warn of the issue.
Already two months into the school year, many districts continue to deal with a teacher staffing shortage. One educator is taking to TikTok to warn of the issue.
Southwest Airlines passengers struggle to get home after a weekend of cancellations
Southwest Airlines passengers were hoping to get home Monday after seeing so many flights canceled over the weekend.
Southwest Airlines passengers were hoping to get home Monday after seeing so many flights canceled over the weekend.
State health officials warn of potential fines for violating 'vaccine passport' law
The State of Florida is investigating dozens of companies for possible violations of the state's ban on COVID-19 vaccine passports. Among those named, AdventHealth, Disney Cruise Lines, and the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
The State of Florida is investigating dozens of companies for possible violations of the state's ban on COVID-19 vaccine passports. Among those named, AdventHealth, Disney Cruise Lines, and the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
Southwest flight cancellation hits extra hard for Central Florida family
An Orlando mother has been desperately trying to get her daughter to a Philadelphia hospital for her cancer treatment but her Southwest Airlines flight was canceled, prompting her to turn to another airline.
An Orlando mother has been desperately trying to get her daughter to a Philadelphia hospital for her cancer treatment but her Southwest Airlines flight was canceled, prompting her to turn to another airline.
29th annual Biketoberfest kicks off on Thursday
The 29th annual Biketoberfest kicks off on Thursday and organizers say they expect around 125,000 visitors during this year's rally.
The 29th annual Biketoberfest kicks off on Thursday and organizers say they expect around 125,000 visitors during this year's rally.
Orlando Air & Space Show Oct. 16-17
The Orlando Air and Space Show is taking place this weekend in Sanford and it's promising a spectacular view in the skies as the Thunderbirds will headline the show.
The Orlando Air and Space Show is taking place this weekend in Sanford and it's promising a spectacular view in the skies as the Thunderbirds will headline the show.
Gabby Petito autopsy: Wyoming coroner to give update Tuesday
The FBI on Sept. 19 discovered Petito's remains at a dispersed campground in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The FBI on Sept. 19 discovered Petito's remains at a dispersed campground in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.