Family hires attorney after Orlando roller coaster death
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The family of Kevin Zavala has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump in light of Zavala's death. They're demanding transparency into what happened. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the latest details in the ongoing Epic Universe death investigation.

Florida?s December bear hunt draws 100K applications
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Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state?s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.

Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach

Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.

Firefighters battle blaze at Apopka-area home
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Fire crews from Orange County and Apopka responded to a blaze that tore through an abandoned home in Apopka, officials said.

City of Orlando cracking down on red light runners
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The City of Orlando is expanding its crackdown on red-light runners with plans to install 35 new traffic cameras, officials said Monday.

NASA's next mission will track space weather, solar storms

NASA is set to launch three satellites Wednesday aimed at tracking solar storms and improving forecasts of space weather that can affect life on Earth.

SunRail studies expansion into Polk County
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SunRail may soon expand its commuter rail service from Osceola County into Polk County, officials said Monday.

Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach
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Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive hammerhead shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.

Man charged with attempted manslaughter in child's shooting
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A 4-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting outside a home in Apopka, and the man accused of firing the gun now faces multiple charges, authorities said.

Florida lawmakers weigh cutting or possibly eliminating property taxes

Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year.

Florida lawmakers debate property tax
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A state House panel on Monday began a two-day review of property taxes as it examines potential changes that could have a significant impact on local governments.

NASA to launch satellites to track solar storms
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NASA is preparing to launch three satellites this week on a mission to track solar storms that can disrupt life on Earth.

UCF offensive line coach Shawn Clark dies at 50
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The UCF football program is mourning the death of offensive line coach Sean Clark, who died Monday at age 50, the school announced.

Family hires Ben Crump after Epic Universe roller coaster death
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The family of a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando?s Epic Universe has hired civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump to represent them.

Epic Universe death: State inspectors, Universal claim Stardust Racers ran normally before rider's death

Inspectors and investigators with the state of Florida and Universal said Monday that its preliminary investigation and findings have revealed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, ran normally, despite a rider becoming unresponsive and later dying at the hospital.

Showcasing Hispanic & Latin American artists in Orlando
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Hispanic Heritage Month is well underway and runs through Oct. 15. The Orlando Museum of Art has just selected its first two artists for a very special exhibition. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more details about the exhibition with us.

Charlie Kirk death: Florida AG launches new tool to 'combat violent extremism' following assassination

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference on Monday morning in Orlando to announce a new portal tool through his office to report anything believed to be a call for violence. This is one of several ways Uthmeier says he plans to “combat violent extremism."

Florida lawmakers to discuss eliminating, reducing property taxes

Florida lawmakers will meet on Monday to explore new proposals to reduce property taxes, including a plan to replace the current tax model with alternative taxes.

Oviedo City Council approves license plate reader lease
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The City of Oviedo has voted, 3-2, to approve a license plate reader lease. The mayor voted against the lease, citing privacy concerns, but the police chief says he disagrees with that. Oviedo Police Chef Dale Coleman joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.