Florida

A crash on I-95 northbound in Volusia County is causing traffic delays. 

Travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport are beginning to ease after a busy holiday stretch, though delays and cancellations are still affecting some flights, particularly those connected to colder regions of the country.

The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.

Gardeners across Central Florida are being urged to take precautions as colder winter weather returns to the Sunshine State, threatening sensitive plants. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist TJ Springer visited a nursery in DeLand to learn how residents can protect their gardens from frost and cold air.

A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.

A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.

A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.

A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August. 

 A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve. The latest victim was identified as 17-year-old Raylin Harrison, a football player at Dr. Phillips High School, who was shot and killed Sunday night in an Orlando neighborhood.

A 19-year-old firefighter has come forward alleging he was assaulted during a hazing incident at a Marion County fire station, prompting multiple firings and criminal charges, according to investigators.

Skate Buds works to break down economic and social barriers by making skateboarding accessible to kids who often feel left out. Through support from partners across the skate industry, the organization brings the excitement of skating to young people while pairing it with a hands on, learner driven approach to mentorship. Led by executive director Zach Moldof, whose background in skate advocacy helps shape real change, Skate Buds uses the culture of skateboarding as a tool to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.

Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.

A section of Interstate 4 eastbound is shutdown in downtown Orlando. The block is near the SR-408 interchange.