Orlando Weather Forecast: Sunday will see increased chances for rain across Central Florida

Isolated showers are possible on Saturday afternoon and early evening, but the best chances will likely be after sunset and concentrated over the coastal counties. After high temperatures breaking into the low 90s on Saturday afternoon, evening temperatures will fall into the low 70s. Things will quiet down overnight.

Federal court rejects challenge to Florida's ‘sanctuary cities’ law

In a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers, a federal appeals court Thursday tossed out a challenge to a 2019 immigration law that banned so-called sanctuary cities in Florida.

Time running out for Florida hospital to take care of bat infestation

FOX 35 News is investigating the infestation at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, after tipsters reached out about the issue.

Lawmaker reacts to criticism for support of event 'filled with sultry performers'

State Representative Randy Fine is getting some criticism after people pointed out that a charity event organized by his wife is advertising “sultry performers." Fine has been working to pass a law that would make it a crime to allow kids inside adult performances.

Florida House to take up transgender treatment ban

The Florida House next week could give final approval to a controversial plan that would bar doctors and other health-care providers from offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.

Alligator attacks man in Florida, bites his leg off, officials say

An alligator attacked a 72-year-old man and bit part of his leg off Friday afternoon at an RV resort, according to the FWC and Brevard County officials.

Florida medical students fear lack of training under 6-week abortion ban, seek schooling in other states

A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.

Gov. DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in the state.

Massive sargassum seaweed covers Central Florida beaches

People visiting Cocoa Beach, Florida said piles of sargassum seaweed weren’t what they expected during a day at the beach. 

Experts predict slightly below-average hurricane season in Atlantic due to expected El Nino influences

The Colorado State University tropical weather outlook calls for 13 named storms, six of which could become hurricanes with at least 74 mph winds. Phil Klotzbach, the lead author of the forecast, said that two of the hurricanes could be major.

Bats in Florida: What you need to know as bat maternity season begins

April 15 is Tax Day, but in Florida, it's also the official start of bat maternity season and is the last day you can legally get rid of bats that are living in your home or building until the summer.

Florida high school weightlifter with hemophilia wins district title

University High School’s Navin Otway has a passion for lifting. He is also living with hemophilia, a disease that causes his blood to not clot properly. Because of the diagnosis, he’s only been allowed go participate in low-contact sports his entire life.