Theme Park Thursday with Tharin White: Feb. 27, 2025
This Theme Park Thursday, Tharin White shares information on SeaWorld Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration and ASL Saturdays, as well as ticket package deals at Legoland and more.
Orlando Science Schools getting national recognition
Students at Orlando Science Schools are showing off their work this morning, as the school's biomedical science program is getting national recognition. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish heads over to the school to tell us what the students and the staff have been working on.
Touring a Windermere mansion
Home is where the heart is. But for one lucky buyer, home is where the heart upgrades to a palace. FOX 35's David Martin takes us over to see inside one of the most expensive homes on the market today in Central Florida.
Woman indicted on second-degree murder charge in alleged road rage shooting in Orlando
A Florida woman who allegedly shot and killed a man in a road rage incident has been indicted by an Orange County grand jury for second-degree murder and aggravated battery in connection with the December 2024 incident.
Models show off styles at Winter Park Fashion Week
Sarah Grafton, organizer of the Winter Park Fashion Show, discusses the event, which takes place the night of Saturday, March 1. With no active fashion show in the area, Grafton saw an opportunity to re-imagine a Winter Park Fashion Show. With the backing of the Grafton Family Foundation, she enlisted the support of her husband, Jason Siegel, and her sister-in-law, Kyle Grafton, an experienced wedding planner with expertise organization and logistics. Together, they co-founded Winter Park Fashion Week (WPFW) -a fresh, new event with a renewed focus on community impact. The event benefits the breast cancer unit at AdventHealth Winter Park.
Florida man poses as immigration officer at Orlando apartments to check for undocumented residents: affidavit
A Florida man was arrested Monday for pretending to be a Homeland Security officer, seeking to make sure undocumented immigrants weren't illegally staying at a local apartment complex, authorities said.
Marcus Jordan's charges changed: Cocaine possession is now ketamine possession, documents say
The charges against Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA star Michael Jordan, have changed since his initial arrest on Feb. 4 in Florida.
Jones High School celebrates Tiger Pride Day with NFL alumni
Jones High School celebrated its annual Tiger Pride Day Saturday with the help of NFL alumni Kerby Joseph, who played football at Jones.
Missing person's remains, vehicle found in Orlando pond
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says they have discovered a sunken car with a missing person's remains in an Orange County retention pond. Troopers said they discovered the car on Saturday, Feb. 22, off Dean Road. Officials state that the investigation is associated with an Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) missing person case. However, it is currently unclear who the person is.
Orlando crash shuts down I-4 near West Colonial Drive
An Orlando crash Saturday morning has shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in the area just south of West Colonial Drive. Police said the crash took place around 7 a.m. Officials were diverting traffic onto Colonial Drive, but the westbound I-4 express lanes remained open.
Family seeks answers after ATV rider Ja’Keem Williams shot, killed in Winter Garden
Winter Garden Police said Ralph Hensel shot Ja’Keem Williams as Williams was driving by on his ATV. Loved ones of the slain father of five are speaking out.
Orange County deputies shoot man armed with knife | Full update
Orange County deputies shot a man armed with a knife after that man refused to drop the knife and kept advancing towards the deputies, Sheriff John Mina told reporters on Friday night. Deputies responded to a home on Merganser Driver in Apopka regarding a man threatening to hurt himself. The man came out of a bedroom armed with a knife and kept advancing towards the deputies.
Epic Universe tickets: New Florida resident tickets, packages on sale
Universal's Epic Universe – the newest theme park to open in Florida in decades – is expected to hold its grand opening this summer. It will be home to several lands, including Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, as well as shows, rides, attractions, and restaurants.
What to do for Spring Break in Central Florida
Denise Spiegel, Vice President of Communications for Visit Orlando, shares advice on the best places to go in Orlando on the cheap for Spring Break.
Orlando City kicking off 2025 season
Orlando City is getting ready to kick off its 2025 season tomorrow night. The Lions will host the Philadelphia Union at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available starting at $31, and that includes fees.
Immerse Orlando kicks off today in downtown
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to downtown Orlando to preview the Immerse Orlando event, which kicks off today. Attendees can immerse themselves in 10 city blocks filled with hundreds of live performances, immersive art installations and unexpected creative experiences.
Orlando crash shuts down SR-408 near Mills Avenue
An Orlando crash has shut down the westbound lanes of State Road 408. Reports show the crash took place around 5:39 a.m. Friday near the downtown area close to the Mills Avenue exit.
Comedian Yakov Smirnoff in Orlando for show tonight
Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is performing Thursday night at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Orlando. Smirnoff's show is about love and laughter and will be sure to tickle your funny-bone and touch your heart.
Black History Month: Highlighting Shannon Keesey
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department?s history. A firefighter, a leader and a role model, Keesey isn?t just about making history ? she?s making a difference.
FOX 35 Care Force honors Winter Park High School SRO
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the extraordinary work of a Winter Park School Resource Officer (SRO) who is making a difference in the lives of high school students. SRO Chris Belcore said he not only takes his job seriously, but he also makes an extra effort to get involved in the students' lives.