'It was unreal': Women recount Daytona Beach roller coaster accident

In a never-before-seen photograph, two women from Kentucky who were visiting Florida are smiling, holding up their hands, about to take off on the Daytona Beach Sandblaster roller coaster. Moments later, their lives would be turned upside down.

Why the start date of the Atlantic hurricane season won’t change anytime soon

A team of meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is still reviewing the potential ramifications of adjusting the annual June start date for the Atlantic basin hurricane season, meaning if changes are suggested the move could be years away.

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Golf Tournament benefits at-risk children, families

Hundreds of golfers, including FOX 35's own John Brown and Adam Shadoff, hit the links for a good cause today at ChampionsGate Golf Club for the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Golf Tournament. The OMYF will raise more than $300,000 dollars via Thursday's event alone.

Florida teens previously charged in body armor shooting death arrested again in alleged drive-by shooting

Two Florida teenagers arrested earlier this month for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of Marion County boy have been arrested again following a suspected drive-by shooting.

Some textbooks no longer on Florida Dept. of Education's not-recommended list

The Florida Department of Education removed nine textbooks from their not-recommended list, after they say the publishers aligned their materials to remove content that was "woke." 

Federal appeals court wades into Ocala prayer vigil fight

A federal appeals court Thursday will take up a long-running constitutional dispute about a prayer vigil that was backed by the Ocala police chief amid a spate of shootings in the community.

Hundreds of people waiting outside Orlando immigration facility hoping to book appointments

Dozens of immigrants – hundreds by some counts – have been standing in line and camping outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Orlando waiting to speak with an agent.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes controversial rooftop solar bill

In a win for the rooftop-solar industry and environmental groups, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a controversial bill that would have made major changes in rules for rooftop-solar energy.

Man freed after nearly 30 years on death row could return to prison

Crosley Green was convicted of murder back in the 1980s and spent the last three decades fighting that conviction which was eventually overturned. He was freed in 2021, but last month, a three-judge panel reversed the 2018 ruling overturning the conviction, meaning Green could be sent back to prison.

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld offer free tickets to military members and veterans

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando are thanking military members and veterans for their service by offering free one-day admission to their theme parks.

Mom of kids, ages 4 and 2, arrested after driving without car seats, seatbelts, deputies say

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped Carolyn Poitier for speeding with her 4-year-old and 2-year-old children in the car, sleeping without car seats or seatbelts.

Daytona International Speedway to host Orlando Pride NWSL match

The National Women's Soccer League is teaming up with Daytona International Speedway and Torneos to host a match during Daytona's inaugural Soccer Fest.

Kissimmee man arrested on charges stemming from Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Kissimmee, Florida man appeared before a federal judge in Orlando on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 riot.

State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'

Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'

Protections for gopher tortoises under consideration by federal officials

Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.

Stolen credit card leads to wild chase to donut shop, shooting in Lake County, sheriff says

New video appears to show one person being detained following a deputy-involved shooting in Lake County. Two other suspects are recovering after allegedly being shot by that deputy.