Sanford residents divided over bear sightings in neighborhood
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Black bears are increasingly common in Central Florida neighborhoods, and residents in Sanford?s Butchertown community say the animals are becoming a regular?and sometimes unwelcome?sight.

1 dead after Brightline train strikes car in Brevard County
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One person has died after a car and a Brightline train collided Friday afternoon in Brevard County, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Heavy rain, king tides flood Flagler Beach neighborhoods
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Days of heavy rain, combined with seasonal king tides, have left parts of Flagler Beach neighborhoods underwater, frustrating residents who say the flooding problem has persisted for years.

Florida warns teachers over online posts about Charlie Kirk
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Florida?s education commissioner is warning teachers to think twice before posting online about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, saying educators could face discipline for ?disgusting comments.?

Florida's open carry ban overturned: Sheriffs laud decision but caution gun owners to know these restrictions

A Florida appeals court has struck down the state’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling that the Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding citizens to carry guns in public.

Charlie Kirk death: Florida Education Commissioner warns teachers about social media posts

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Schools on edge after Thursday hoax threats, lockdowns
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Bethune-Cookman University canceled classes on Thursday and put the entire campus on lockdown due to a "potential threat to campus safety." Several other colleges also received threats and went on lockdown. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz brings us the latest updates on the investigation Friday morning.

Dead body found at Lady Lake construction site, police say

The Lady Lake Police Department (LLPD) has launched an investigation after a dead body was found on Thursday at a construction site in Lake County.

Charlie Kirk's casket flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two

Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.

Florida bear hunt: Applications open Friday
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Hunters and opponents alike are preparing to apply for permits in Florida?s first black bear hunt in 10 years, with applications opening Friday.

Central Florida residents mourn Charlie Kirk at Lake County vigil
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Supporters gathered on the lawn of the historic Lake County Courthouse on Thursday night to honor conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed this week during a campus debate in Utah.

Hit-and-run crash victim pleads for driver to come forward
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A mother of six is recovering from serious injuries after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while stopped at a red light on U.S. 192, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Family urges awareness after mother?s sudden brain aneurysm
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A Brevard County family is warning others not to dismiss persistent headaches after a Rockledge mother of four suffered a sudden and severe brain aneurysm in July. Mary Montalvo, 48, collapsed on July 11 after passing out and vomiting, prompting her fianc?, Juan Sarmiento, to rush her to the hospital. Doctors determined she had suffered a traumatic brain bleed.

New video of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect released by FBI
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Law enforcement showed new video during a news conference on Thursday evening showing the alleged gunman fleeing from the scene after Kirk was shot. In the video, a person wearing dark clothing is seen running across a rooftop and then climbing down the side. He is then seen running away from the scene.

Masked thieves spend hours cutting into Orlando jeweler?s safe
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Masked thieves broke into an Orlando jewelry store late Sunday, spending nearly five hours inside before making off with a safe full of merchandise and customer-owned pieces, the store?s owner said.

Dog owner pleads not guilty in case of boy mauled to death
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One of the owners of the dogs that fatally mauled an 8-year-old boy earlier this year in Volusia County pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony evidence tampering.

Hoax threats force lockdown at Bethune-Cookman
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Bethune-Cookman University was among several historically Black colleges and universities that went into lockdown Thursday after receiving threats of violence that authorities later determined were unfounded.