Miami skyscraper lights up as Gators make NCAA Championship run

The Paramount Miami Worldcenter lit up on April 5 in celebration of the University of Florida’s NCAA Basketball Tournament victory over Auburn, which secured the Gators their first championship game appearance since 2007.

Florida Gators men's basketball team honored with rally to celebrate NCAA championship

The Florida Gators men's basketball team, the 2025 NCAA national champions, returned to Gainesville for a welcome-back rally at the University of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.

Captain Brock Horner, caught arguing with boater in viral video, issued no-contact order by Florida judge

A Florida judge has issued a no-contact order to Punta Gorda charter captain Brock Horner, 40, meaning he can not come in contact with local fisherman Gage Towles, 22. The order comes after Horner was the center of a viral video filmed by Towles and was later arrested due to his actions caught on camera.

21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire, officials say

An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.

Orlando Kitchen Incubator opens in Central Florida
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FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the new Orlando Kitchen Incubator, which is Orlando's first and premier culinary incubator kitchen. The new space offers a multitude of services, including commercial kitchen space, production areas, storage and co-working space for culinary entrepreneurs. The 12,000-square-foot venue is located along the Orange Avenue corridor.

Community rallies in support of McNair Middle School
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McNair Magnet Middle School in Brevard County is facing an uncertain future due to its low enrollment numbers. The community is prepared to discuss solutions for the school during public comment at a School Board meeting tonight.

U.S. officials speaks on impact of tariffs on working families
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The Trump administration's introduction of new tariffs will impact American families and parents, increasing the cost of many household goods, experts say. Economists and researchers say the cost to Americans will be significant, with estimates ranging from nearly $4,000 to almost $8,000 per household.Several officials spoke Tuesday morning on the impact of tariffs on working families. Those speaking included the Congressional Dads Caucus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Brad Schneider, Rep. Derek Tran, Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep. Suhas Subramanyan.

Alleged scammer tracked down in Michigan
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A Michigan woman was arrested in Florida for allegedly scamming a local resident out of $52,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Demetria Latimer, 59, was booked into the Volusia County jail on charges organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. Investigators believe Latimer may have played a key role in laundering money from other victims nationwide.

Orlando Ice Den evacuated over gas leak concerns
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Firefighters evacuated hundreds of people from the Orlando Ice Den in Maitland on Monday night due to concerns of a gas leak, with some still in their ice skates. The evacuation was carried out safely amidst the emergency.

Budget cuts threaten Cocoa middle school closure
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Brevard Public Schools is considering budget cuts that could lead to the closure of Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School. The School Board is discussing the potential closure or merging of schools due to declining enrollment. The local community is rallying to save the school.

Florida mourns passing of David Siegel
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Central Florida is mourning the death of David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts, who passed away at 89. He built the company into one of Central Florida's largest employers. His wife, Jackie Siegel, highlighted his legacy of hard work and commitment to giving back to the community.

Witness describes watching helicopter crash
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Officials are looking for answers after a helicopter crashed at a park in Brevard County. Three people were on board. At least two were taken to the hospital. Thankfully, everyone survived.

Fishermen, rescuers racing to save dolphin
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Efforts are ramping up to save a dolphin in distress swimming in the Indian River Lagoon.Its tail is wrapped up in a fishing line, and people are worried that time is running out to save the animal.

Sanford water upgrades spark customer confusion
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FOX 35 News has been reporting on the City of Sanford changing out its water meters ? and the issues with customers? bills that have come with that.

Man recovering after being run over by vehicle on beach
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Colson Janey, a 33-year-old beachgoer from Ocala, remains in the intensive care unit after being run over by a vehicle Saturday morning in Ormond Beach.

Giraffe calf makes debut at Disney?s Animal Kingdom
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A baby Masai giraffe named Tucker made his onstage debut today at Disney?s Animal Kingdom, just in time for Earth Month.