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.
Merck asking FDA for emergency-use authorization for COVID treatment pill
A pill you can take to treat COVID-19 may soon be a reality.
A pill you can take to treat COVID-19 may soon be a reality.
Jury selection continues for Markeith Loyd murder trial
Markeith Loyd is accused of fatally shooting Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton in 2017.
Markeith Loyd is accused of fatally shooting Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton in 2017.
Statue of Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona Beach
Monday, the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune was officially unveiled as it begins a two-month visit to Daytona Beach.
Monday, the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune was officially unveiled as it begins a two-month visit to Daytona Beach.
Deputies: Suspect in I-4 biker gang shootout charged with murder
Deputies say they believe Ronald Donovan sparked the shootout on I-4 that left his girlfriend dead.
Deputies say they believe Ronald Donovan sparked the shootout on I-4 that left his girlfriend dead.
Holiday bookings for vacation rentals expected to eclipse pre-pandemic levels
Central Florida is one of the world's top tourist destinations and holiday bookings for this upcoming season are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to travel experts.
Central Florida is one of the world's top tourist destinations and holiday bookings for this upcoming season are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to travel experts.
Largest fitness event in the world, Mr. Olympia, returns to Orlando
The “Super Bowl” of fitness events drawing thousands to the Orange County Conference Center for the second straight year. The Mr. Olympia Fitness and Performance weekend has returned to Orlando.
The “Super Bowl” of fitness events drawing thousands to the Orange County Conference Center for the second straight year. The Mr. Olympia Fitness and Performance weekend has returned to Orlando.
Florida reports drop in new daily COVID cases, hospitalizations
After weeks of peaks, Florida has finally hit a valley with COVD cases. On Wednesday, the state reported only 3,700 new confirmed cases of coronavirus compared to 27,000 cases in a single day in August at the height of the delta variant spread.
After weeks of peaks, Florida has finally hit a valley with COVD cases. On Wednesday, the state reported only 3,700 new confirmed cases of coronavirus compared to 27,000 cases in a single day in August at the height of the delta variant spread.
FOX 35 viewers capture video, photos of waterspout near Daytona Beach
Several FOX 35 viewers reported seeing a waterspout near Daytona Beach on Friday afternoon.
Several FOX 35 viewers reported seeing a waterspout near Daytona Beach on Friday afternoon.
Aging space station will be a 'full house' later this month
Twenty-three years ago, the International Space Station was born. Since the year 2000, many astronauts have called the ISS home. Now, it’s a full house and more occupants are on the way later this month.
Twenty-three years ago, the International Space Station was born. Since the year 2000, many astronauts have called the ISS home. Now, it’s a full house and more occupants are on the way later this month.