Grocery store hours: What's open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?

Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.

Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies

A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Central Florida water parks close as arctic blast hits the area

Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."

Travel disruptions at Orlando airport begin to ease
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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.

New Florida laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2026
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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.

Cold snap prompts Central Florida gardeners to protect plants
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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.

Teen killed on Christmas Day described as bubbly, outgoing
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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.

Orlando airport Chili’s to close at year’s end
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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.

Newborn baby dies following crash involving RV, SUV
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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.

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

Florida mom changes plea in school resource officer attack case
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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. 

Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested
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 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.

Dr. Phillips High School football player shot, killed
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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.

Alleged firehouse hazing in Marion County leads to firings
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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.

Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches

With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.