Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Police make arrest after incident in DeLand neighborhood
One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.
One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.
Orlando celebrates 100 years of Swan Boats on Lake Eola
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
Reward offered in alleged mail locker thefts
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Stroke survivor returns to hospital to thank team that saved her life
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
Car crashes into Lake County tax office, forcing temporary closure
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
Pendas Law Firm marks 17th year of annual turkey giveaway
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish raising concerns on Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Anna Kepner's father summoned to testify in custody case
The father of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a cruise ship, has been ordered to testify in a civil custody case, a development that has shed new light on a separate FBI investigation into the girl’s death.
The father of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a cruise ship, has been ordered to testify in a civil custody case, a development that has shed new light on a separate FBI investigation into the girl’s death.
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.
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.
DOJ investigates SeaWorld: Walker ban draws federal scrutiny
A FOX 35 report on SeaWorld’s new mobility-aid policy has prompted a federal investigation. Two weeks after we first reported that SeaWorld had begun banning walkers with built-in seats, known as rollators, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it is reviewing whether the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A FOX 35 report on SeaWorld’s new mobility-aid policy has prompted a federal investigation. Two weeks after we first reported that SeaWorld had begun banning walkers with built-in seats, known as rollators, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it is reviewing whether the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Battle of the Bands preview at Kia Center
FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard previews the Battle of the Bands at the Kia Center on November 21, 2025.
FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard previews the Battle of the Bands at the Kia Center on November 21, 2025.
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.
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
Daytona Beach police officer arrested for domestic battery
A Daytona Beach police officer is on administrative leave after she was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
A Daytona Beach police officer is on administrative leave after she was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
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.
The United Football League is calling on fans to pick the new mascot for the Orlando Storm ahead of the 2026 season.
Term 'murder' used to describe to Titusville teen's death
New details are emerging in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose case remains under FBI investigation more than two weeks after she died aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, but no arrests have been made.
New details are emerging in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose case remains under FBI investigation more than two weeks after she died aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, but no arrests have been made.