Sanford residents say city manager is bad for business
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Some city commissioners, business owners and residents are calling for change at the top of city leadership. Norton Bonaparte is the city manager. He's held the job since 2011. This week, Bonaparte survived a vote regarding possible termination.

Changes coming to troubled Orlando highway interchange
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A tricky highway interchange in Orlando is the site of safety upgrades. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently installed temporary concrete barriers along the ramp from eastbound SR 408 to eastbound I-4.

Update: The breast cancer vaccine?
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Researchers are making progress with a vaccine for breast cancer. FOX 35's Marie Edinger spoke with researchers and medical professionals to learn more.

Update: 83-year-old fire volunteer ready to serve again
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The 83-year-old Palm Coast Fire volunteer who was hit by a car while on the job is ready to serve his community again after months of physical therapy. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay catches up Stephen Brooks at his home in Palm Coast.

Movie theaters cracking down after 'Minecraft' chaos
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Local movie theatres are cracking down after theatres across the U.S. have experienced the "Minecraft" mania. The Ovideo Mall theatre is now hosting special screenings where guests are encouraged to scream and shout during the film. FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the latest in Oviedo.

Orange County will continue to have school resource officers
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The Orange County School District has made a deal with local law enforcement, guaranteeing the return of school resource officers next school year. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more in Orange County.

Businesses evacuate during Melbourne brush fire
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Multiple businesses had to evacuate Wednesday after a brush fire broke out in Melbourne. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn has the latest in Brevard County.

Mother of DUI manslaughter case victim speaks out
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Mother of crash victim speaks out after State Attorney chooses not to file charges in DUI manslaughter case. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the latest from Osceola County.

Merritt Island woman allegedly set on fire in her home by fianc�
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A woman is recovering after her home was set on fire, and family says 50% of her body was burned during an alleged arson attack. The woman's fianc� was arrested during the incident. FOX 35's Esther Bower has the latest in Brevard County.

Digital Fire: Brevard Fire works hard to put out flames
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The fire started in the City of Melbourne and was initially reported at 5 acres before doubling in size. As of 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, it has burned approximately 31.6 acres and is 95% contained. Crews are working hard to get the flames 100% contained.

Melbourne brush fire rips through almost 30 acres
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A brush fire, dubbed the Digital Fire, has ripped through over 30 acres of land in Melbourne. Brevard County Fire works to put out the flames. Video Credit: Evan Hawk

Brush fire breaks out in Melbourne Wednesday afternoon
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A 10-acre brush fire in the City of Melbourne has shut down John Rodes Boulevard in both directions near Enterprise Court.

Florida traffic stop leads to fiery crash
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An inmate on release status for a past murder was again recently arrested after fleeing from Florida law enforcement during a traffic stop. The man crashed the car, which then became engulfed in flames, officials say.

FULL: Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for law enforcement
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the Florida Highway Patrol Station in Fort Myers. DeSantis was joined by Dave Kerner, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the two spoke on the importance of law enforcement in the community.

Local dancers compete as USA National Hip Hop team
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A group of young girls, mostly from Seminole County, are heading to represent the USA in the National Youth Hip Hop Division. The team is made up of mostly 12-to-14-year-old girls. The team will compete from April 23-25 at the Wide World Sports.

Activist, former athlete Riley Gaines speaks out against Maine's transgender policies
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce a civil lawsuit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls? sports, a move that would violate state law. At the event, Bondi was joined by several key speakers, including former athlete and anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.

FULL: DOJ files lawsuit against Maine over transgender policies
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce enforcement actions against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Bondi says a civil lawsuit will be filed against Maine over its transgender policies. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls? sports, a move that would violate state law. Supporters of President Donald Trump?s executive order argue it protects the integrity of women?s sports under Title IX, which a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination.

New Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on Banana River
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Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.

Memorial benches removed in Mount Dora
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The battle over memorial benches in Mount Dora is continuing. Some people are upset after they paid to honor a loved one with a memorial bench, only to find that the city had removed it. According to the city, after 10 years a bench sponsor has to renew their contract. Mount Dora Mayor James Homich joins FOX 35 to talk about the issue.

Brevard School Board member speaks on misbehaving teachers
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Brevard Public Schools District 4 School Board Member Matt Susin joins FOX 35 to talk about several teachers and administrators in the area not behaving appropriately. This comes after Karly Anderson, the teacher arrested after being intoxicated at a high school party in January, returned to the classroom. She returned to the classroom on Monday. However, on the same day new bodycam footage was released. The Brevard County School District then removed her from the classroom.