Trump vetoes bill to expand Miccosukee tribal lands in Florida
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II mission looms
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
SeaWorld updates policy banning walkers with seats
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
New Year’s gunfire sends bullets into Florida home
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
DeLeon Springs hosts New Year’s Day cold-water plunge
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
More Brightline crashes happening in South Florida, Brevard
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Florida couple accused of stealing tools, fleeing police
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Florida man attacked with axe in targeted robbery: ‘Absolutely terrifying’
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Deputies say man lured to armed robbery, attacked with axe
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Swimmers brave cold at Lake Cane
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.
SeaWorld Orlando clarifies walker policy on website amid DOJ disability discrimination inquiry
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
New Florida laws in 2026 tackle animal abuse database, pet insurance, breast examination costs
Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives.
Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives.
Orlando 2026: Leaders talk development, growth, theme parks
Orlando and Central Florida saw a lot of growth and development in 2025 -- and there is more planned for 2026. From road expansions to the Pulse Memorial to new lands, rides, and experiences at the theme parks, FOX 35's John Brown talks to local leaders and the experts about what's ahead for Orlando in 2026.
Orlando and Central Florida saw a lot of growth and development in 2025 -- and there is more planned for 2026. From road expansions to the Pulse Memorial to new lands, rides, and experiences at the theme parks, FOX 35's John Brown talks to local leaders and the experts about what's ahead for Orlando in 2026.
Universal's Jurassic Park River Adventure closing for nearly year-long refurbishment
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
New Year's babies: First babies born at Florida hospitals
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
Police search for missing Apopka man
Apopka police are asking for the public's help locating 76-year-old Carlos Zigrovic, who has been reported missing.
Apopka police are asking for the public's help locating 76-year-old Carlos Zigrovic, who has been reported missing.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track
A Disney World cast member was injured Tuesday when a giant boulder prop went off course at the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A Disney World cast member was injured Tuesday when a giant boulder prop went off course at the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Missing child found with registered sex offender, deputies say
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Cold weather doesn’t deter New Year’s Eve crowds in Orlando
Cold temperatures and the threat of frost did little to keep revelers from celebrating New Year’s Eve outdoors in downtown Orlando, where crowds gathered at Thornton Park for the city’s iconic orange drop.
Cold temperatures and the threat of frost did little to keep revelers from celebrating New Year’s Eve outdoors in downtown Orlando, where crowds gathered at Thornton Park for the city’s iconic orange drop.