More than 4,400 Floridians hospitalized for COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported that 4,413 Florida hospital inpatients had COVID-19 and 466 were in intensive-care units.

Florida prayer case sent back to lower court

A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.

Longwood stabbing: Girl, 12, played dead after father attacked her, killed little sister: affidavit

A Central Florida father is now facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed his 3-year-old daughter to death and attacked his 12-year-old daughter in their Longwood home, according to an arrest affidavit on Friday.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open early Sunday for SpaceX launch

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will open two hours earlier on Sunday, July 24 to enable guests to view the next SpaceX Starlink mission launch.

WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations

Reports say Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.

Crist, Fried duke it out in first and only debate ahead of Aug. 23 primary

With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in November, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried traded barbs Thursday in their only debate before next month’s primary election.

Florida woman armed with pitchfork, whip tries to sell teddy bears outside Publix: report

A Central Florida woman accused of running around outside a Publix store with a pitchfork and a black whip, while trying to sell teddy bears, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

President Biden's Florida trip likely off due to COVID-19 infection

President Joe Biden’s trip to Florida next week appeared unlikely Thursday after the White House announced he tested positive for COVID-19.

FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls

The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.

Florida sheriff releases body camera video of arrest in response to online criticism

The Volusia County sheriff has released a body camera video of a recent arrest after receiving online criticism. Sheriff Mike Chitwood says Deltona leaders contacted him about the arrest of 18-year-old Iyanna Rollins after seeing social media posts calling the incident an overreaction.

911 calls released in New Smyrna Beach lightning strike incidents

Calls poured into the Volusia County dispatch center as lightning filled storms rocked New Smyrna Beach Tuesday afternoon.

Friends remember a mother and son killed in Florida retention pond crash

Family friends of a mother and son killed in a retention pond spoke exclusively to FOX 35 News. They said the family of five had just gotten the keys to their new apartment when the crash happened.