Dr. Phillips homeowners say flooding fix has flaws
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A $10 million project meant to divert water from a lake in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood had major delays and did not function well enough to keep properties safe over the hurricane season, homeowners tell FOX 35 News.

Disney's Star Wars-themed hotel to be repurposed
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Disney opened the Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser near Disney?s Hollywood Studios in March of 2022 but closed its doors in September of the following year. Disney now says they will repurpose the building into offices for their Imagineering staff.

Who was on the plane that crashed in DC? What we know so far about the victims

Officials say no survivors are expected after an American Airlines flight with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with a military helicopter Wednesday evening. 

Rep. Darren Soto speaks on federal funding freeze
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U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.

Seminole Towne Center mall closing for redevelopment
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The Seminole Towne Center mall is closing Friday for what will be the largest project of its kind in Seminole County's history.

Florida teacher arrested in alleged drunken house party investigation resigns

The elementary school teacher accused of berating officers and being present at a drunken house party with kids resigned from teaching at Brevard Public Schools on Friday.

Florida child who contracted RSV fighting for his life
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A Melbourne, Florida mother is spreading awareness about the dangers of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as her son fights for his life in the ICU.

Figure skating community reacts to DC plane crash
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Among the victims of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. are 14 U.S. Figure skaters, coaches, and family members. For some Central Florida skaters, the loss is hitting close to home.

Dad remembers Florida-trained pilot killed in DC collision
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The father of the first officer onboard an American Airlines jet that collided with military helicopter is speaking to FOX 35 News about the tragic crash over Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

Deadly crash puts air traffic controller requirements in spotlight
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After a tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport, air traffic controller staffing and training have come under scrutiny?along with controversial comments from President Donald Trump.

Orange County deputies to assist FHP with backlogs
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FOX 35 News has reported recently about people who say that they have waited for hours for the Florida Highway Patrol to respond to their accident. Now, the Orange County Sheriff's Office is stepping in to help out the troopers.

Teacher arrested in alleged drunken house party resigns
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The elementary school teacher accused of berating officers and being present at a drunken house party with kids resigned from teaching at Brevard Public Schools on Friday. FOX 35 News confirmed Karly Anderson?s resignation with BPS school officials.

Mom sentenced to 20 years for abandoning baby Florida beach
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Shamika Mitchell was sentenced to 20 years with credit for time served. Authorities said Mitchell abandoned her baby on the beach in 2023. It was one of her four other children who called the police as they were desperately searching for their baby brother.

Dogs that killed 8-year-old Florida boy euthanized
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The two dogs that brutally mauled and killed an 8-year-old boy in a Central Florida neighborhood earlier this month were euthanized on Thursday, according to Volusia County deputies.

LIVE DC plane crash updates: Midair collision leaves no survivors

Officials do not believe anyone survived the midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.