Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.
Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.
Woman allegedly helped trio steal 12 Hertz cars while working at Florida airport rental center
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly helped three men to steal 12 cars from Hertz while she worked security at a Florida airport car rental center.
New Taylor Swift album and movie released
Let the show begin: Taylor Swift’s latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the Oviedo Mall, which is hosting a day dedicated to the singer, featuring activities to get fans ready for her new movie in theaters.
Friday Football Blitz: Mainland vs. DeLand
On this segment of Friday Football Blitz, FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz visits Mainland High School as their football team prepares to take on DeLand High School.
Friday Football Blitz: DeLand vs. Mainland
On this segment of Friday Football Blitz, FOX 35's David Martin visits DeLand High School as their football team prepares to take on Mainland High School.
Fans react to Taylor Swift new album release
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" album is now available, and fans are already going crazy for the popstar's new music. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to Park Ave CDs to talk about Thursday night's release party in Winter Park.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials
An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
Main Street Arch ribbon-cutting ceremony in Daytona Beach
The City of Daytona Beach is holding a Main Street Arch ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning at the base of the arch, which is located at the east end of Main Street by Ocean Avenue. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz walks us through what the ceremony will celebrate.
Palm Bay City Council moves to censure member
Palm Bay Council Member Chandler Langevin is facing backlash over comments he made on Indian Americans and immigration. The city council voted to censure Langevin, remove him from city boards and ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him. Langevin refuses to resign and says he will only leave if the governor acts. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the latest updates in the controversy.
National Hurricane Center: New zone for potential tropical development may form near Florida
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking a new zone for potential tropical development that may form near the Northwestern Bahamas and Southern Florida by Saturday. Forecasters are also continuing to follow Hurricane Imelda as it now barely hangs onto hurricane strength and continues to move away from Bermuda.
Affidavit: Woman beat elderly stepmother for months
An Orlando woman was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly beat and confined her elderly stepmother. Officials have been called to the home where the woman was arrested several times in the last few months for domestic-related incidents and threats, according to Orange County court records. The alleged victim, who lived at the home, was taken to the hospital after being found with multiple injuries. According to an arrest report, the elderly woman had contusions on her eye, chin and cheek, as well as severe swelling on her face and lacerations on her hand, forearm and elbow. The woman told investigators that she had been beaten by her stepdaughter, 55-year-old Cheryl Pyle, and her boyfriend, who both moved into her home in December 2024, shortly after her husband died.
Can't catch a break: Mims residents worried about flooding
People who live along the Florida Coastline have been pumping water all day as heavy rains hit the area causing some flooding.
Florida Super Speeder Law: 50 arrests in Central Florida
It has been three months since Florida's "Super Speeder" law went into effect, increasing penalties for people who drive over 100 mph or 50 mph over the posted speed limit. Under the law, drivers can be cuffed and arrested. FOX 35 reached out to various agencies to see how many people have been arrested under the new law.
Palm Bay Council member apologizes for comments
Palm Bay Council Member Chandler Langevin appeared to walk back some of his comments towards Indian Americans, which have received heavy backlash. He posted a statement Thursday night on X.
DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.
Disney attendance plunges to all-time low for 2025 as visitors report 'ghost towns' at parks
Walt Disney World logged its slowest three-week stretch of the year in September, putting it on track to be the quietest month since 2021.
Florida maid arrested after pawning multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from clients’ homes, deputies say
A Florida maid has been arrested on theft-related charges following a month-long investigation where she allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from her clients’ homes.
Florida felon arrested after fleeing scene of crash that killed 13-year-old girl, officers say
A Florida felon has been arrested after he fled the scene of a crash that killed a 13-year-old girl earlier this week, officers say.
Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in DeLand after 2-month investigation, officials say
A wanted Arkansas fugitive accused of murder was arrested on Wednesday in DeLand after a two-month investigation, officials say.



















