Firefighters test augmented reality helmets
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Orange County Fire Rescue is among 80 departments nationwide selected to test a new augmented reality helmet designed to enhance firefighter visibility in smoke-filled environments.

Brevard commissioners vote down Space Coast Pride-Fest funding
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The Brevard County Commission has denied a $5,000 grant request intended to support the annual Space Coast Pride-Fest in Melbourne, an event that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Commissioner Tom Goodson proposed the funding as part of a broader initiative to support local cultural events, but the motion failed to gain any support from his fellow commissioners.

Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit, crash
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A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects? vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.

It's going to be a smelly seaweed summer
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This particularly smelly seaweed washes up on our Atlantic coast beaches every year. Why will there be more this year? FOX 35's Marie Edinger learns why in Brevard County.

FOX 35 Investigates: Grief beyond the grave
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Several Seminole County families are upset after they say items were tossed from their loved one's gravesites at Oviedo Methodist Cemetery. The church that runs the cemetery says the grounds were cleared as a health and safety hazard for maintenance crews. However, these families say they were never given notice. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth investigates.

TikTok trend could be dangerous, schools sending parents warning emails
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Central Florida school districts are warning students and parents about a viral TikTok challenge. It's called the "Chromebook Challenge". People are sticking items in the devices port which causes it to spark, smoke, or catch fire. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has the latest from Mt. Dora.

Port Orange Walgreens shooter identified as 'disgruntled customer'
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A 60-year-old man shot two employees inside a Walgreens pharmacy in Port Orange on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot, authorities confirmed. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest from Volusia County.

American cardinal elected as new pope, Diocese of Orlando
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Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns is taking in the reactions from the Catholic Diocese of Orlando.

Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say

A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit ending in retention pond, officer-involved shooting

A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.

New pope elected: First American pope greets crowd
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The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV. He was elected during the third round of voting among the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo greeted the crowd on Thursday afternoon, his face painted with obvious emotion as he spoke to millions of people across the world.

New pope announced: Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
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The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV. The news came just over an hour after white smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel late Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. The papal conclave began Wednesday afternoon and lasted 25 hours, 37 minutes and 58 seconds.

Trump and First Lady attend military mothers celebration
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Ahead of Mother's Day, First lady Melania Trump and President Trump took time at the White House to celebrate military mothers.

New pope elected: White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
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Habemus Papam: "We have a pope." White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.

President Trump announces U.K. 'major trade deal'
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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain, the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said on Truth Social that the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." The deal affirms that "reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade," Trump said from the Oval Office. It increases access for U.S. beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump added. It also fast tracks American goods through the U.K.?s customs process, Trump said. He cautioned that final details will come in the "coming weeks."

Port Orange Walgreens shooter identified as 60-year-old 'disgruntled customer'

A 60-year-old man shot two employees inside a Walgreens pharmacy in Port Orange on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot, authorities confirmed.

U.K. trade deal: PM Keir Starmer speaks with President Trump
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President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday at the Oval Office. The trade deal is the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come."

Meet mystical mermaids at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
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If you've ever wanted to meet a mermaid, now's your chance, and you won't need to travel very far. Prepare to be amazed as mermaids dive in the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium's Atlantic Ocean habitat, surrounded by an incredible array of marine life, from majestic sea turtles and stingrays to powerful sharks and eels. Guests also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the mermaids in the aquarium's enchanting grotto.