New Florida fiscal budget will increase teacher salaries: What we know about the 2026-27 budget proposal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's committed to supporting the state's education system by allocating over $1.5 billion in this upcoming fiscal budget to increase teachers' salaries.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's committed to supporting the state's education system by allocating over $1.5 billion in this upcoming fiscal budget to increase teachers' salaries.
Orange County Schools to hire recruiter to boost enrollment
Orange County Public Schools plans to hire a recruiter to increase student enrollment amid years of declining enrollment. The school board is working with Caissa K12, a recruitment company that has reportedly helped bring roughly 1,900 students back to the district, earning over $900 per student.
Orange County Public Schools plans to hire a recruiter to increase student enrollment amid years of declining enrollment. The school board is working with Caissa K12, a recruitment company that has reportedly helped bring roughly 1,900 students back to the district, earning over $900 per student.
Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say
A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.
A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.
Swastikas painted on Brevard County bike trail investigated as hate crime
Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.
Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.
Melbourne pastors save woman trapped in car after I-95 plane crash: 'God was in control'
Two Central Florida pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said.
Two Central Florida pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said.
AdventHealth opens new Minneola hospital location, expanding services to South Lake County
AdventHealth's newest hospital in the Orlando area is open to patients after two years of construction.
AdventHealth's newest hospital in the Orlando area is open to patients after two years of construction.
Disney, Hallmark Channel team up for new holiday movie filming at Disney World
The movie, which will air in late 2026, stars Lacey Chabert.
The movie, which will air in late 2026, stars Lacey Chabert.
State to audit Daytona Beach's spending
State Senator Tom Wright pushes for a state audit to look into the city of Daytona Beach spending. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
State Senator Tom Wright pushes for a state audit to look into the city of Daytona Beach spending. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Sonny’s BBQ founder Floyd ‘Sonny' Tillman dead at 96
Floyd “Sonny" Tillman opened the first Sonny's BBQ restaurant in Gainesville in 1968.
Floyd “Sonny" Tillman opened the first Sonny's BBQ restaurant in Gainesville in 1968.
Eustis residents reported gas odor weeks before jewelry store explosion that killed owner
Residents say they smelled gas for weeks before an explosion at a downtown jewelry store that killed its owner, Wendy Davis.
Residents say they smelled gas for weeks before an explosion at a downtown jewelry store that killed its owner, Wendy Davis.
2 small planes make emergency landings on Central Florida roads
Two small planes made emergency landings on Central Florida roadways Monday in separate incidents that halted traffic, damaged vehicles, and sent multiple people to the hospital. One plane landed on a roadway near DeLand High School around 2 p.m. in Volusia County. Hours later, another plane landed shortly before 6 p.m. on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Two small planes made emergency landings on Central Florida roadways Monday in separate incidents that halted traffic, damaged vehicles, and sent multiple people to the hospital. One plane landed on a roadway near DeLand High School around 2 p.m. in Volusia County. Hours later, another plane landed shortly before 6 p.m. on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Orlando International Airport begins tram upgrades, launches biometric screening pilot
Construction is officially underway at Orlando International Airport as officials move forward with a long-planned terminal transit replacement project and launch a series of pilot programs testing new biometric exit technology.
Construction is officially underway at Orlando International Airport as officials move forward with a long-planned terminal transit replacement project and launch a series of pilot programs testing new biometric exit technology.
Daytona Beach spending draws scrutiny from state senator
Concerns over Daytona Beach’s financial practices are drawing attention in Tallahassee, where a Volusia County state senator is calling for a deeper review of the city’s spending.
Concerns over Daytona Beach’s financial practices are drawing attention in Tallahassee, where a Volusia County state senator is calling for a deeper review of the city’s spending.
Police search for driver after car splits in two during crash
Police are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a violent crash in Titusville on Sunday afternoon that split a car in half and scattered debris across a busy roadway.
Police are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a violent crash in Titusville on Sunday afternoon that split a car in half and scattered debris across a busy roadway.
Orlando Sentinel site slated for $2 billion redevelopment
An iconic but long-vacant piece of downtown Orlando is set for demolition next year, clearing the way for a $2 billion redevelopment project on the former Orlando Sentinel property. The newspaper closed its downtown facility in 2020, leaving the 20-acre site empty.
An iconic but long-vacant piece of downtown Orlando is set for demolition next year, clearing the way for a $2 billion redevelopment project on the former Orlando Sentinel property. The newspaper closed its downtown facility in 2020, leaving the 20-acre site empty.
Tomoka Elementary students step into adult roles at 'BizTown'
Fourth graders at Tomoka Elementary School stepped into the working world Monday as they opened “BizTown,” an interactive, simulated city designed to teach students real-life financial and civic lessons.
Fourth graders at Tomoka Elementary School stepped into the working world Monday as they opened “BizTown,” an interactive, simulated city designed to teach students real-life financial and civic lessons.
More agencies join investigation into troubled Indialantic home
New agencies, including the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the county health department, are now involved in addressing conditions at a home neighbors have described as a “house of horrors.”
New agencies, including the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the county health department, are now involved in addressing conditions at a home neighbors have described as a “house of horrors.”
Plane lands on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, crashes into vehicles: Officials
A small plane crashed into the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday night, right during the evening commute. That plane struck at least one vehicle, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
A small plane crashed into the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday night, right during the evening commute. That plane struck at least one vehicle, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches new batch of Starlink satellites
A new batch of Starlink satellites were sent into low-earth orbit on Monday from Florida.
A new batch of Starlink satellites were sent into low-earth orbit on Monday from Florida.