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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier paid a trip to Jacksonville to announce the establishing of a parental rights office.

The unveiling of the repainted Van Gough House in Mount Dora is taking place today. The landmark was painted with a mural inspired by the homeowner?s autistic son?s favorite painting, Van Gogh?s ?Starry Night.? The art piece serves as a beautiful way to guide the boy home in case he wanders off.

The Lake County Animal Shelter is waving its adoption fees for a few groups of select dogs. The adoption fee waiver applies to all the shelter's dogs that are over 40 pounds, over 4 years old and those who have been at the shelter for four weeks or more.

Holly Bluff Marina in DeLand is known to be the largest and best marina in Central Florida for house boat rentals. And now, it?s under brand new management. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the marina to check out the rental offerings, as well as to enjoy some sightseeing in the area.

Christopher Strata, a Daytona Beach man, was arrested early Sunday in Edgewater after leading police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph, authorities said. He is facing multiple charges, including DUI and fleeing law enforcement.

Christopher Strata, of Daytona Beach, is facing several charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) after he was caught speeding, going over 100 mph in Edgewater, according to police.

A neighborhood in Mount Dora put out an alert on Monday, warning its community members of a reported monkey seen running through backyards. The Sullivan Ranch HOA cautioned its residents to not attempt to approach, catch or feed the monkey. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns brings us the latest details.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders related to immigration, with one order directing state and federal officials to publish lists of ?sanctuary city? jurisdictions, or places where local authorities often don?t cooperate in enforcing federal immigration regulations.

The City of Palm Bay just completed a $500,000 renovation of its playground to make it inclusive for children with disabilities. However, some parents are raising a red flag, saying parts of the park are unsafe. Abby MacDonald, a mother of two children who are non-verbal and have autism, joins FOX 35 to talk about her concerns as a parent in the area.

Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.

A Florida man is being labeled as a ?birthday suit bandit" by deputies after they said he tried to break into a woman's home while naked. Matthew Hunter, 63, of Palm Coast, was arrested on charges of attempted burglary, criminal mischief and exposure of sex organs.

Matthew Hunter, of Palm Coast, is accused of trying to burglarize a home -- while naked, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. He faces charges of attempted burglary, criminal mischief and exposure of sex organs.

April 29, 2025, marks President Donald Trump's 100th day in office in his second term. He will celebrate the milestone in Michigan and will deliver his 100th Day in Office Achievement Speech later this evening.

Florida?s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis? desk.