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The childhood best friend of a woman killed in an alligator attack in Central Florida is asking the public to remember her for the life she lived rather than the way she died.

Florida authorities have issued the state's first Spectrum Alert for a missing 17-year-old with autism after the new emergency notification system took effect Tuesday.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent from New York has been charged with attempted murder after investigators said he and his wife confronted a woman with whom he had previously had an affair, leading to a shootout with an Orlando community service officer.

Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions as high summer temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness in dogs and cats.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is accusing Orange and Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of being too lenient in prosecuting violent offenders, citing several plea agreements involving murder and child exploitation cases.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Lake Mary, and the driver accused of fleeing the scene faces multiple felony charges, police said.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming routine lab work analysis for patients. Labs along the Space Coast are able to expedite the processing of more than nine million vials a year by using AI as a tool in the clinical laboratory. 

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is moving its annual International Builders' Show from Orlando to Las Vegas. The massive convention has been held in Orlando for several years. The new contract takes the show to Vegas through at least 2039 – 13 years.

Rosalee Rositer, a firefighter/paramedic with New Smyrna Beach Fire Rescue, was on her way home when she saw another driver leave the roadway and crash into the woods off the highway. Moments later, the vehicle caught fire. She and others rushed in to help pull the couple from the vehicle. 

FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz goes inside FDOT's Regional Transportation Management Center in Sanford, where operators can watch more than 2,000 cameras and sensors to find and locate crashes, congestion, and traffic alerts in real-time.

At least 24 people have been arrested in a year-long investigation into an alleged drug operation, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said "Operation Holy Rollers" targeted several members of the "Cutthroat Murders

Looking ahead into the 4th of July holiday weekend, the forecast features a very Florida-like set-up. This means afternoon downpours and storms will be paired with hot and humid temperatures. A total all day wash-out isn't anticipated, but do plan for a 60-70% chance of showers and storms that will bring the potential of heavy soaking rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning. If you have outdoor plans to celebrate, just keep a close eye to the skies and have a safe place to shelter from the lightning.

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood shared details of a June 30 multi-agency operation of drug sales allegedly occurring out of a Holly Hill church. 

A new Florida state law taking effect this Wednesday requires public elementary school students to not only learn cursive writing but prove they have mastered it before advancing to middle school. A former education professional shares her perspective, discussing the pros and cons of cursive returning to the classroom.