Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with cancer, suspends campaign for governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that he will suspend his campaign for Florida governor in order to receive treatment, calling it a “difficult decision."

Florida theme parks hurricane, weather policies: What you need to know

If you're visiting the Florida theme parks during hurricane season, it's important to know what policies are in place for severe weather.

Man bitten on the face by alligator at Florida airboat attraction, lawsuit says

A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.

Army specialist who died in Morocco during training exercises returns to Central Florida

The remains of U.S. Army Specialist Mariah Collington, a 19-year-old Central Florida soldier who died during a training deployment in Morocco, returned home Wednesday.

'SIX the Musical' comes to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center
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Part of the cast of "SIX the Musical" stopped by Good Day Orlando before their performance on stage at the Doctor Phillips Center in Orlando. The musical, which follows the six wives of Henry VIII, will take place from June 2-7. 

'The Dome' reopens at Orlando Science Center
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The highly anticipated reopening of the 8K dome theater with laser projection is a top entertainment query for families looking ahead at summer activities. 

Winter Garden showcases history at Heritage Museum for America 250
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FOX 35's Marley Capper stopped by a Winter Garden's Heritage Museum for America's big 250th birthday. Visitors can sign a giant birthday card, tour the Central Florida Railroad Museum and visit America 250 selfie spots

Florida Michelin Guide: Orlando's Smoke & Donuts BBQ gets recognized
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Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.

Video: Women twerking at Orlando officers at Orlando Carnival Downtown event
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The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation. 

James Grover: Life sentence for enticing minor with autism
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James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.

Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman

It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.

Dusty Ray Spencer: Death warrant signed, execution date set

A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.

Woman killed in shooting in Apopka, deputies say
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Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Monday evening in Apopka. 

Soarin' Across America at EPCOT: A rundown of the new locations

Soarin', Disney's flight simulator ride, has received a patriotic makeover featuring new footage of places across the United States.

Alan Chambers, accused of contacting teen for sex, released on bond
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Alan Chambers Manning, 54, was released on bond from jail on May 20, days after he was arrested in connection to a multi-month investigation into child solicitation. Chambers is accused of plotting to have sex with a teen boy through social media. 

Released on bond? Winter Park business man charged with plotting sex with teen
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Alan Chambers Manning, 54, could be released on bond from the Orange County Jail, days after he was arrested in connection to a multi-month investigation into child solicitation. On May 20, Chambers was charged with solicitation of a minor, transmission of harmful materials to minors and unlawful use of a two-way communication device after a judge found probable cause connecting Chambers to these crimes. 

Mom of Colton Remsburg wants mobility devices banned for teens
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Now, Orange County officials are revisiting its micromobility devices rules, which current states that e-bikes and e-scooters included must travel no faster than 10 miles an hour. Ashley  LaChance wants to see e-bikes and e-scooters banned for children under the age of 14. "I don't believe these things should even be on our roadways," she said.