Encouraging Hispanic community to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Two groups are teaming up to encourage the Hispanic community to get the COVID vaccine. Many people in that community remain hesitant about getting the shot, health officials say.

Tracking the Tropics: Fred continues shift west, 2nd tropical depression forms
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The FOX 35 Storm Team is keeping an eye on Fred, which remains a tropical depression, but is expected to regain strength and become a tropical storm on Friday or Saturday on its approach toward the Florida Panhandle. Meanwhile, another system in its wake has just become a tropical depression.

Disney Parks & Resorts revenue up $1 billion
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Disney Parks and Resorts has posted its first profitable quarter since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

No mask, no in-person learning for kids, moms say
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There are nearly 100 COVID-19 cases in the Brevard County School District with over 100-plus students quarantining due to exposure to COVID-19. After a recent vote to keep masks optional in schools, some moms have chosen to pull their children from the public schools.

Florida launches antibody COVID-19 treatment effort to help hospitals
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.

Youth sports programs suspended in Orange County
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Orange County has suspended its youth sports league due to the resurgence of the coronavirus. This includes practices and games. Mayor Jerry Demings said this impacts roughly 1,100 children.

Push to save the Little Wekiva River
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For people who live near the Little Wekiva River in Seminole County they are wondering if anything can be done to save the river.

Lawsuit to be heard over ban on school mask mandates
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A Florida judge is about to hear a lawsuit filed by parents challenging the governor's executive order. They want school districts to be able to set mask mandates if they want to.

School mask debate heats up
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Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.

'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' kicks off on Tuesday: What to know

'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' operates on select nights between August 10th and October 31st, allowing guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom to themselves.

Gordon Ramsay restaurant opens in Orlando on Monday

The location at ICON Park in Orlando is Chef Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in the state of Florida.

Brevard County: Do not go to ER for COVID-19 test
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Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.

Deputies: 1 dead after small plane crashes into Lake Weir
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Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a small plane crash on Lake Weir around 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue assisted with the call.

OCPS issues mask mandate for students
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Orange County Public Schools issued a mask mandate for students. All students must wear face masks unless parents opt their child out.

Students could get vouchers if schools force them to mask up
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The Florida Board of Education is equating the mask policies for school to bullying. They approved an emergency order allowing parents to use Hope Scholarship funds to transfer students to a private school or another district if the health protocols pose a health or educational danger to children.

Woman accused of pushing baby into traffic
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A woman is accused of pushing her baby in a stroller into traffic several times. Authorities said drivers were forced to swerve out of the way. FOX 35's David Bowden spoke exclusively with a woman who said she witnessed the incident.