Gov. DeSantis discusses push to end vaccine mandates
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced their intent to end all mandates requiring vaccines for children and adults. Florida would be the first state to make such a move. DeSantis answered question from reporters on his push at a press conference on Monday morning in Plant City.
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced their intent to end all mandates requiring vaccines for children and adults. Florida would be the first state to make such a move. DeSantis answered question from reporters on his push at a press conference on Monday morning in Plant City.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Second Amendment sales tax holiday
The 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Season Sales Tax Holiday is underway in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins touted the expanded exemptions, which now include guns and ammunition, at a news conference in Plant City on Monday. The sales tax holiday runs through Dec. 31.
The 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Season Sales Tax Holiday is underway in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins touted the expanded exemptions, which now include guns and ammunition, at a news conference in Plant City on Monday. The sales tax holiday runs through Dec. 31.
2025 9/11 remembrance events happening around Central Florida: How to attend
Thursday marks 24 years since nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Several events will be held throughout the day across Central Florida in remembrance of the lives lost.
Thursday marks 24 years since nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Several events will be held throughout the day across Central Florida in remembrance of the lives lost.
Weak tornado briefly touches down in Palm Bay
The National Weather Service (NWS) said a weak tornado touched down Sunday afternoon in Palm Bay and uprooted a tree, as well as caused some damage to a home. Citing radar and the damage reports, NWS has given it a preliminary EF-0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This video, taken by viewer Tim Barton, shows the tornado in the sky.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said a weak tornado touched down Sunday afternoon in Palm Bay and uprooted a tree, as well as caused some damage to a home. Citing radar and the damage reports, NWS has given it a preliminary EF-0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This video, taken by viewer Tim Barton, shows the tornado in the sky.
VIDEO: 4 Florida gunmen open fire on home in broad daylight shooting
A Florida home’s doorbell camera recently caught a brazen daytime attack when four suspects pulled up to a house in Plantation and opened fire.
A Florida home’s doorbell camera recently caught a brazen daytime attack when four suspects pulled up to a house in Plantation and opened fire.
Doorbell camera captures gunmen opening fire on Florida home
A doorbell camera recently captured four gunmen opening fire on a Florida home in broad daylight. The Plantation Police Department said no one was injured during the shooting, but the suspect is still at large.
A doorbell camera recently captured four gunmen opening fire on a Florida home in broad daylight. The Plantation Police Department said no one was injured during the shooting, but the suspect is still at large.
SpaceX launches Nusantara Lima mission from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for the Nusantara Lima mission.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for the Nusantara Lima mission.
Former Florida police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: authorities
A former police officer in Florida has been charged with traveling to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex, authorities said.
A former police officer in Florida has been charged with traveling to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex, authorities said.
NWS: Weak tornado briefly touched down in Palm Bay
Citing radar and the damage reports, NWS has given it a preliminary EF-0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Citing radar and the damage reports, NWS has given it a preliminary EF-0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Florida 10-year-old golfer has 5 championship titles
Meet 10-year-old Maddie Dickerson, a young golfer who is not only good, but has 5 world championship wins to back it up. FOX 35's Jonah Karp talks to her about her love for golf, the tournaments, and her passion to get better and better everyday.
Meet 10-year-old Maddie Dickerson, a young golfer who is not only good, but has 5 world championship wins to back it up. FOX 35's Jonah Karp talks to her about her love for golf, the tournaments, and her passion to get better and better everyday.
Butterfly Sculpture Garden opens at Lake Eola
FOX 35's Matt Trezza reports on the opening of the Butterfly Sculpture Garden at Lake Eola.
FOX 35's Matt Trezza reports on the opening of the Butterfly Sculpture Garden at Lake Eola.
FOX 35's Ultimate Tailgate 2025
FOX 35 is hosting the Ultimate Tailgate at ICON Park to celebrate the start of football season.
FOX 35 is hosting the Ultimate Tailgate at ICON Park to celebrate the start of football season.
Orlando bar employee arrested after allegedly stabbing patron 10 times over tab
An Orlando bar employee has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a patron 10 times following an argument over a bar tab last weekend.
An Orlando bar employee has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a patron 10 times following an argument over a bar tab last weekend.
Vaccination changes in Florida
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the move to eliminate all vaccine mandates. Ladapo even went as far as to compare vaccine requirements to slavery. Here's a look at some of the vaccination changes that could be coming to the Sunshine State.
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the move to eliminate all vaccine mandates. Ladapo even went as far as to compare vaccine requirements to slavery. Here's a look at some of the vaccination changes that could be coming to the Sunshine State.
UCF vs. North Carolina A&T on Saturday
The University of Central Florida (UCF) football team is preparing to take on North Carolina A&T on Saturday night. FOX 35's Jonah Karp gives us a game preview ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff.
The University of Central Florida (UCF) football team is preparing to take on North Carolina A&T on Saturday night. FOX 35's Jonah Karp gives us a game preview ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff.
Lake County crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
One person is dead, and another is seriously injured, after a Friday night crash in Lake County where a car went airborne and hit a tree, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say. It is currently unclear what caused the car to run off the road. Troopers say that the exact time that the crash occurred is still under investigation.
One person is dead, and another is seriously injured, after a Friday night crash in Lake County where a car went airborne and hit a tree, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say. It is currently unclear what caused the car to run off the road. Troopers say that the exact time that the crash occurred is still under investigation.
Man accused of shooting coworker turns himself in
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. Details about what led to the alleged violent altercation have not been released.
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. Details about what led to the alleged violent altercation have not been released.
Man accused of shooting coworker in Volusia County arrested after turning himself in: Deputies
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say.
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say.
Teen accused in Orlando Halloween shooting set for January trial
A 17-year-old accused of killing two people and injuring several others in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween is set to stand trial in January. Jaylen Edgar, who turns 18 later this month, remains held without bond at the Orange County Jail. He is charged as an adult with two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
A 17-year-old accused of killing two people and injuring several others in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween is set to stand trial in January. Jaylen Edgar, who turns 18 later this month, remains held without bond at the Orange County Jail. He is charged as an adult with two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
Fugitive in decade-old child sex abuse case back in Florida
A 72-year-old fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a young child was flown back to Florida on Friday after a decade-long investigation, Flagler County authorities said.
A 72-year-old fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a young child was flown back to Florida on Friday after a decade-long investigation, Flagler County authorities said.



















