Welcome to Rockville set to rock Daytona Beach amid scorching heat

Welcome to Rockville, the 4-day festival held at the Daytona International Speedway, is expected to kick off Thursday with high temperatures in the 90s.

Dozens of rare indigo snakes released in Florida to battle invasive species

State officials have released dozens of rare indigo snakes into the wild in the Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they can assist in killing off an invasive snake species to help balance the ecosystem.

ICE Central Florida raids: At least 30 fled during worksite bust in Wildwood, agents said

At least thirty people fled during a construction site raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Wildwood on Tuesday. Now agents are searching for those who fled the scene.

Lake County adds locks to elementary schools
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Lake County has decided to install door locks in elementary schools in the district. However, the price has increased due to tariff's. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has the latest from Lake County.

Full Sail layoffs tied to 'long-term sustainability'
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Full Sail University has announced that they will be laying off 120 employees claiming it is for their "long-term sustainability". FOX 35's Caroline Coles has more information from the university.

Argument over girl ends in murder in Osceola County
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An argument over a girl ended in murder back in April. Today the Osceola County Sheriff announced that an arrest has been made in the case. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest updates in the Alert Center.

New Smyrna Beach residents protest proposed development
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New Smyrna Beach residents are protesting a proposed development. They claim New Smyrna Beach is already way to crowded and these new homes and business would only make things worse. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest from the city council meeting in Volusia County.

Florida lawmakers battling over state budget
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Florida lawmakers are still battling over the state budget. They are back in Tallahassee for an extended legislative session.

Agents conduct search after 30 flee ICE worksite raid in Wildwood
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Thirty people fled during an ICE raid at a construction site in Wildwood on Tuesday. Now, agents are searching for those who fled the scene. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has more on the raid and the ongoing immigration battle.

Florida officials release dozens of snakes to eat invasive snakes
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State officials have released dozens of Indigo Snakes into the wild in The Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they were released to help kill off invasive snake species which will help balance the ecosystem. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more from the Orianne Center in Lake County.

President Trump's Middle East tour continues
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President Trump continued his Middle East tour Wednesday making stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The president also met with the new leader of Syria. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest from the Alert Center.

Welcome to Rockville kicks off with 90?+ temperatures
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Welcome to Rockville, the 4-day festival held at the Daytona Speedway, is expected to kick off Thursday with high temperatures in the 90s. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more information from Volusia County on how the event plans to keep attendees cool in the heat.

1-year-old in hospital after shoot-out in West Cocoa
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A 1-year-old girl was shot in the pelvis during a shootout Tuesday afternoon outside Cocoa Meat & Produce, where three men opened fire on a 17-year-old who was with the child and her mother. FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the latest updates on this case.

Skydive DeLand CEO Bob Hallett killed in crash
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Bob Hallett, the president and CEO of Skydive Deland, was killed in a crash on Tuesday in DeLand, Florida. His death was felt around the skydiving community. FOX 35's Hannah McKenzie talked to someone who knew Hallett about him.

SpaceX rocket launches from Florida: Watch replay
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Wednesday afternoon to send another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides in Brevard County
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FOX 35's David Martin shares what to expect at Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides in Brevard County.

Florida heat wave: How hot will it get and when will relief arrive?

A strong ridge of high pressure will build into the Central Florida region, bringing intense heat to the area starting this weekend.

Drive-by shooting in West Cocoa injures toddler; suspects at large

A shootout erupted Tuesday afternoon in a crowded Cocoa grocery store parking lot, leaving a 2-year-old girl wounded after she was caught in the crossfire.