Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. The forum included a multitude of events and featured speeches from top speakers throughout the day.
2 detained after shots fired in Lake Nona neighborhood
Two people have been detained after shots were fired on Friday in a Lake Nona neighborhood, police say. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Deputy killed in ambush honored with road-renaming
The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. The road-renaming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Minneola City Hall. Link, 28, was killed in an ambush last year, while two other deputies were injured.
6 Florida men sentenced for trafficking military-grade firearms to Mexican drug cartels, officials say
Six Florida men have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their roles in trafficking military-grade firearms to Mexican drug cartels, officials say.
Former Florida school teacher and dean arrested on child sex abuse charges, more victims likely: Officers
A 27-year-old former Florida charter school dean and teacher has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges, and officers believe there may be more victims.
Trump Florida assassination attempt suspect can't see classified info relating to case, judge rules
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump in Florida last year was barred by a federal judge from seeing classified material related to the case.
6 DeLand men facing prison time for trafficking firearms
Six men from DeLand will spend time in federal prison, as they're accused of trafficking firearms to Mexican drug cartels. The sentences range for each suspect, with one facing as long as nine years.
Teen dead, 4 injured in S.R. 44 crash in Volusia County
One teen is dead, and four other people were seriously injured, during a crash early Saturday morning on State Road 44 in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
2 killed in fiery crash on Merritt Island Causeway
Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to a crash early Saturday morning on State Road 520 and Kiwanis Island Park Road. The crash left two people dead after their vehicle became engulfed in flames, according to troopers.
Kennedy Space Center named top U.S. attraction by Tripadvisor
Florida's Kennedy Space Center has been named the top attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor. Two other locations in the Sunshine State also received Tripadvisor's awards, and none of them were related to Disney.
Florida Freedom Forum taking place Saturday in Orlando
The Republican Party of Florida is hosting its Florida Freedom Forum on Saturday in Orlando. The annual fundraiser event serves as a platform for the party to gather, discuss their agenda and celebrate the conservative movement in Florida. The forum includes a multitude of events and features speeches from top speakers throughout the day.
Dog killed, 2 without home after Seminole County house fire
A dog is dead, and two people are without a home, following a house fire on Friday night in Seminole County. The Red Cross is helping the family.
Deputy killed in ambush to be honored with road naming
The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. The road-renaming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Minneola City Hall. Link, 28, was killed in an ambush last year, while two other deputies were injured.
Orlando weather: Evening storms on the way, bringing gusty winds, torrential rain and vivid lightning
Central Florida is getting some slight relief from the raging heat of the summer as afternoon and evening storms push through on Saturday. However, heat advisories are possible for Sunday as temperatures are expected to climb back up.
Touring Orange County's newest elementary school
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
Home struck by lightning in Volusia County
A home was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon in Volusia County's Oak Hill. FOX 35's Manny Martinez gives us a closer look at the damage.
Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
24-year-old's remains found in Florida's St. Johns River, deputies say
A 24-year-old's human remains have been found in St. Johns River in Florida's Fleming Island.
Lake Mary Little League continues fight for championship
The Lake Mary Little League is back at it again tonight for its fight for a championship. The game started at 5 p.m. Friday at Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins, Georgia. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn heads over to a local watch party to give us updates on the game.