DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft won’t carry astronauts on next mission
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
United Football League wants fans to vote for new Orlando Storm mascot
The United Football League is calling on fans to pick the new mascot for the Orlando Storm ahead of the 2026 season.
Investment firm CEO James Fishback joins growing field in Florida’s 2026 governor’s race
James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
Universal Studios developing new safety technology for rides, patents reveal
Universal Studios is pursuing new technology aimed at improving safety on its rides, according to recently published patent filings obtained by FOX 35.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Robin Severance-Lopez: Sheriff’s estranged wife accepts plea deal, avoids jail time in gambling case
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.
2 killed, 2 injured in Apopka crash, troopers say
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Rock Springs Road near Alexandria Place Drive.
Anna Kepner: Court hearing reveals new details on Kepner Family's Carnival cruise vacation
Anna Kepner's stepmom and ex-husband appeared virtually in Brevard County court on Thursday regarding an unrelated custody dispute. However, as part of that hearing, new details and allegations about the Kepner Family's vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship were discussed.
Michael Halberstam: What we know about Indian River County shooting suspect
A deputy has died and another was injured on Friday after a suspect opened fire as law enforcement officials were attempting to serve an eviction notice in Indian River County.
Terri Mashkow: What we know about Indian River County deputy killed in duty
An Indian River County deputy gave the ultimate sacrifice, officials said, when she died in the line of duty on Friday morning.
Universal Orlando releases details for Mardi Gras 2026
The good times will soon be rolling again when Mardi Gras returns to Universal Orlando.
Anna Kepner remembered by family, friends weeks after cruise ship death: 'Heartbreaking'
Family and friends filled a Titusville church Thursday evening to honor the life of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.
Space Coast hits 100th launch of 2025 as pace accelerates
The Space Coast is on track for a record-setting year, with Thursday night’s SpaceX mission marking the 100th launch from Florida in 2025.
Mount Dora homeowners see new sinkholes weeks after historic flooding
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.
Finland woman enters plea: accused of throwing coffee on mom, dog, baby
A woman from Finland – accused of throwing coffee on a mother, dog and baby after the dog was reportedly not on a leash – pleaded not guilty.
Deputy threatened while serving court document, prompting SWAT standoff in The Villages
A Sumter County deputy was confronted by a woman who allegedly pointed a gun at him while he attempted to serve a writ of replevin late Thursday morning in The Villages, authorities said.
Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard sues apartments after shot in head
Ethan Pritchard filed a lawsuit in Gadsen County against two apartment complexes in Havana after he suffered severe injuries from a shooting on August 31.
Florida man enters plea in alleged torture, murder of United Kingdom woman
An Ocala man – accused of killing a U.K. woman who was reported missing last month – pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.