Debate over use of tax dollars along International Drive
A special tax district was created years ago to address blight along the tourist corridor of International Drive. The tax pumped millions of dollars into improving the roads, sidewalks, medians and public transportation. The tax is set to go away in 2028, and now, commissioners air discussing if they should let that happen or if extend it another 12 years.
A special tax district was created years ago to address blight along the tourist corridor of International Drive. The tax pumped millions of dollars into improving the roads, sidewalks, medians and public transportation. The tax is set to go away in 2028, and now, commissioners air discussing if they should let that happen or if extend it another 12 years.
Push to eliminate underlying conditions note
A Central Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the form that people with underlying health conditions need in order to get the coronavirus vaccine.
A Central Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the form that people with underlying health conditions need in order to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Fight against gang violence making progress
Orange County deputies say their fight against gang violence is working. Sheriff John Mina formed a task force that made 150 arrests between August and October of last year, and they seized more than 100 guns.
Orange County deputies say their fight against gang violence is working. Sheriff John Mina formed a task force that made 150 arrests between August and October of last year, and they seized more than 100 guns.
Vaccinations to begin for those 60 and older
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older. The change will take effect March 15.
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older. The change will take effect March 15.
Parents fighting for prom, expanded graduation
Parents in Volusia County are fighting to bring back prom and let more people attend graduation ceremony. FOX 35 News spoke with a mother who's leading that effort.
Parents in Volusia County are fighting to bring back prom and let more people attend graduation ceremony. FOX 35 News spoke with a mother who's leading that effort.
UCF nursing students getting hands-on experience
Nursing students at the University of Central Florida are branching off campus to get some real-life training in the fight against COVID-19. Some 200 student nurses who are assisting in vaccinating Central Florida.
Nursing students at the University of Central Florida are branching off campus to get some real-life training in the fight against COVID-19. Some 200 student nurses who are assisting in vaccinating Central Florida.
New CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
Sanford Civic Center offers flexible vaccine hours
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccine appointments available in Orange County
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Monday announced that more people would be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demings said that the county has a strong inventory of the vaccine, but not enough people looking to get the shot.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Monday announced that more people would be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demings said that the county has a strong inventory of the vaccine, but not enough people looking to get the shot.
Paying it Forward: Sister-in-law helps sister-in-law
We meet two sister-in-laws -- one looking out for the other during one of the worst years of her life.
We meet two sister-in-laws -- one looking out for the other during one of the worst years of her life.
Video shows woman stealing from church cash donation box, police say
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Teachers happy to receive their COVID-19 shots
More locations are accepting educators and school staff of all age groups as part of expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine. The Orange County Convention Center is now joining all FEMA vaccine centers, CVS, Publix, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie in offering the shot to that group.
More locations are accepting educators and school staff of all age groups as part of expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine. The Orange County Convention Center is now joining all FEMA vaccine centers, CVS, Publix, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie in offering the shot to that group.
Vaccine appointments go unfilled at Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center is trying to fill empty coronavirus vaccine appointment slots. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will ask the state with eligibility can be expanded to serve more people.
The Orange County Convention Center is trying to fill empty coronavirus vaccine appointment slots. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will ask the state with eligibility can be expanded to serve more people.
McIlroy, DeChambeau put on a show for fans at Bay Hill
Bay Hill was bustling Thursday, just like golf before the pandemic. The fans were limited in numbers but they all wanted the same dose of entertainment provided by Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.
Bay Hill was bustling Thursday, just like golf before the pandemic. The fans were limited in numbers but they all wanted the same dose of entertainment provided by Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.
Mayor Demings says mask mandate staying in place
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday said that a countywide mask mandate will remain in place for the time being. While some states are doing away with the mandates, health experts say it could be premature to do so given that there are new daily coronavirus cases and deaths. Demings said it might be possible to lift the mandate over the summer if vaccines continue to rise and news cases dwindle.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday said that a countywide mask mandate will remain in place for the time being. While some states are doing away with the mandates, health experts say it could be premature to do so given that there are new daily coronavirus cases and deaths. Demings said it might be possible to lift the mandate over the summer if vaccines continue to rise and news cases dwindle.
Second Harvest Food Bank's 'In it Together' campaign
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called "In it Together."
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called "In it Together."
New section of Orlando bike trail opens
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz marked the beginning of Florida Bike Month with the completion of the Airport Gap Trail Project.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz marked the beginning of Florida Bike Month with the completion of the Airport Gap Trail Project.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Abandoned condo fire
FOX 35 investigates after a fire ripped apart an abandoned condominium complex. Firefighters had to cut open a fence to get water because nearby hydrants were shut off.
FOX 35 investigates after a fire ripped apart an abandoned condominium complex. Firefighters had to cut open a fence to get water because nearby hydrants were shut off.
Search for kidnapping, rape suspect
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
Federal vaccine site opens at Valencia College West Campus
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's coronavirus vaccine location opened for the first time on Wednesday. Officials said they distributed about half the vaccines available at the Valencia College West Campus center.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's coronavirus vaccine location opened for the first time on Wednesday. Officials said they distributed about half the vaccines available at the Valencia College West Campus center.