Youth football season in limbo after storage facility fire
Thousands of youth athletes may not have a football season this year after a massive fire in Merritt Island. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, and one of the affected units belongs to the 7v7 Elite football organization.
Thousands of youth athletes may not have a football season this year after a massive fire in Merritt Island. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, and one of the affected units belongs to the 7v7 Elite football organization.
Brevard County driver almost hit by Brightline train
A driver?s dashcam captured the close call this week in Rockledge when a car stopped on the tracks and the crossing arms started coming down. It happened at the U.S. 1 and Barton Boulevard intersection on Monday. The car was feet away from getting hit by the Brightline train.
A driver?s dashcam captured the close call this week in Rockledge when a car stopped on the tracks and the crossing arms started coming down. It happened at the U.S. 1 and Barton Boulevard intersection on Monday. The car was feet away from getting hit by the Brightline train.
Miss United States seeks restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills
Miss United States Lindsay Langston is seeking a restraining order against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, alleging persistent threats and harassment since their breakup earlier this year. She claims Mills has since threatened violence, threatened to release nude photos and videos of her, and attempted to intimidate her regarding her title as Miss United States.
Miss United States Lindsay Langston is seeking a restraining order against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, alleging persistent threats and harassment since their breakup earlier this year. She claims Mills has since threatened violence, threatened to release nude photos and videos of her, and attempted to intimidate her regarding her title as Miss United States.
Traffic stop near Apopka schools triggers lockdown, multiple detentions
Students at several schools near Apopka experienced a chaotic start to the day on Friday after a traffic stop led to multiple detentions and a temporary campus lockdown. Florida Highway Patrol said a trooper pulled over a car near Apopka High School for running a stop sign. While the driver remained in the vehicle, four passengers attempted to flee. All five occupants were detained and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Students at several schools near Apopka experienced a chaotic start to the day on Friday after a traffic stop led to multiple detentions and a temporary campus lockdown. Florida Highway Patrol said a trooper pulled over a car near Apopka High School for running a stop sign. While the driver remained in the vehicle, four passengers attempted to flee. All five occupants were detained and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Orlando families displaced from hotel after safety violations discovered
Dozens of families were forced to leave a Howard Johnson by Wyndham on International Drive after city inspectors found safety violations, city officials said. Many residents risk losing money they had already paid to stay at the hotel.
Dozens of families were forced to leave a Howard Johnson by Wyndham on International Drive after city inspectors found safety violations, city officials said. Many residents risk losing money they had already paid to stay at the hotel.
Jones, Seminole prepare for Legacy Classic amid Florida heat
Jones High School and Seminole High School are set to face off in the annual Legacy Classic at Camping World Stadium on Saturday at 4 p.m., with both teams bracing for sweltering conditions.
Jones High School and Seminole High School are set to face off in the annual Legacy Classic at Camping World Stadium on Saturday at 4 p.m., with both teams bracing for sweltering conditions.
2 Florida women face felony charges after dogs kill boy
Two women are facing felony charges after law enforcement said they deleted social media posts related to dogs that killed a young boy, authorities said.
Two women are facing felony charges after law enforcement said they deleted social media posts related to dogs that killed a young boy, authorities said.
Sanford man charged with murder after traffic dispute turns deadly
A traffic dispute escalated into gunfire that left a 43-year-old man dead and a 24-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge, Sanford police said.
A traffic dispute escalated into gunfire that left a 43-year-old man dead and a 24-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge, Sanford police said.
Florida woman wins 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 snakes
A Central Florida woman has been crowned champion of the 2025 Python Challenge after catching 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition in the Everglades. Taylor Stanberry, a state-contracted python removal specialist, beat out 933 other participants to take home the $10,000 prize.
A Central Florida woman has been crowned champion of the 2025 Python Challenge after catching 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition in the Everglades. Taylor Stanberry, a state-contracted python removal specialist, beat out 933 other participants to take home the $10,000 prize.
SeaWorld offers roller coaster challenge
Saturday, Aug. 16, is National Roller Coaster Day, and SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating with a challenge for thrill seekers: ride all eight of the park?s roller coasters in one day to earn a prize.
Saturday, Aug. 16, is National Roller Coaster Day, and SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating with a challenge for thrill seekers: ride all eight of the park?s roller coasters in one day to earn a prize.
Motel closes, leaving more than 100 risking homelessness
More than 100 people renting hotel rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando hotel on International Drive just found out they won?t have a home starting Monday. Now, it?s a mad scramble to find all the families a new place to live. FOX 35's Marie Edinger gives us an inside look at what's going on.
More than 100 people renting hotel rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando hotel on International Drive just found out they won?t have a home starting Monday. Now, it?s a mad scramble to find all the families a new place to live. FOX 35's Marie Edinger gives us an inside look at what's going on.
SeaWorld Orlando hosting Roller Coaster Day challenge
SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with "The Ultimate Coaster Challenge," where guests are invited to ride all eight of the theme park's roller coasters in a single day to earn a limited-edition celebratory poster. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has all the details.
SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with "The Ultimate Coaster Challenge," where guests are invited to ride all eight of the theme park's roller coasters in a single day to earn a limited-edition celebratory poster. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has all the details.
Epic Universe expected to bring $2 billion to economy
Universal Orlando?s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted with the University of Central Florida.
Universal Orlando?s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted with the University of Central Florida.
Deputies say pair ran from traffic stop before drugs found in car
A man and woman are facing charges after deputies say they tried to flee a traffic stop and were later caught with cocaine, pills and marijuana in their car.
A man and woman are facing charges after deputies say they tried to flee a traffic stop and were later caught with cocaine, pills and marijuana in their car.
Emergency call box at MCO fails during medical scare, family says
A family says an emergency call box at Orlando International Airport failed when their 13-year-old son suffered a medical episode, leaving them waiting nearly 30 minutes before help arrived.
A family says an emergency call box at Orlando International Airport failed when their 13-year-old son suffered a medical episode, leaving them waiting nearly 30 minutes before help arrived.
President Trump, President Putin arrive in Alaska
A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is underway on Friday in Alaska. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.
A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is underway on Friday in Alaska. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.
Florida woman arrested in voter petition fraud investigation, AG Uthmeier says
A Florida woman has been arrested following a voter petition fraud investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier says.
A Florida woman has been arrested following a voter petition fraud investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier says.
Orphaned pups looking for forever homes
Ten orphaned puppies are looking for their forever home. Sadly, their mother was recently hit by a car and did not survive. The pups will soon be available for adoption from BARK in Brevard County.
Ten orphaned puppies are looking for their forever home. Sadly, their mother was recently hit by a car and did not survive. The pups will soon be available for adoption from BARK in Brevard County.
Kennedy Space Center named No. 1 attraction in U.S.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been named the No. 1 attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor in their 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards. It also secured the No. 3 spot globally, surpassed only by the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Familia. Tripadvisor's ranking is based on more than 15,000 five-star reviews
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been named the No. 1 attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor in their 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards. It also secured the No. 3 spot globally, surpassed only by the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Familia. Tripadvisor's ranking is based on more than 15,000 five-star reviews
5 arrested in Border Patrol incident near Apopka HS, prompting lockdown: officials
Apopka High School has lifted its security hold after a traffic stop near campus led to several individuals fleeing from a vehicle early Friday morning.
Apopka High School has lifted its security hold after a traffic stop near campus led to several individuals fleeing from a vehicle early Friday morning.