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Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.
Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.
At least three Florida lawmakers have received suspicious letters as federal investigators work to identify who is sending the mail to elected officials across the country.
At least three Florida lawmakers have received suspicious letters as federal investigators work to identify who is sending the mail to elected officials across the country. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office in Sunrise received one of the letters.
Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.
Parts of Playalinda Beach in Central Florida are temporarily closed as high tides, strong winds and coastal flooding create hazardous conditions along the shoreline, forcing park officials to restrict access to roads, parking areas and hiking trails.
Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.
A 60-year-old substitute teacher at Matanzas High School in Flagler County is facing a felony child abuse charge after allegedly kicking a student with special needs, according to an arrest report.
Powerful waves, high winds and coastal flooding have forced temporary closures at Playalinda Beach in Central Florida, disrupting visitors' plans and creating hazardous conditions along the shoreline.
A rare, blue-colored alligator has a new home at Gatorland after trappers captured the 9-foot reptile in Osceola County.
A 14-year-old boy has died after his family took him off life support, and a store owner accused of intentionally hitting him with a car now faces a second-degree murder charge, authorities said.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam involving artificial intelligence, where criminals clone the voice of a real deputy to trick people into sending them money.
A federal appeals court upheld a Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts. FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell spoke with Dr. Andrew Selepak, a professor and social media program coordinator at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, about the ruling.
A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.
A Florida substitute teacher has been arrested for suspected child abuse after he allegedly kicked a student with special needs and held the student's hands down on the desk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Have you heard of a blue-tinted alligator? It's actually a rare genetic mutation. Gatorland recently rescued one of these rare alligators, though it's not their first.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is warning about a new A.I. scam that is using a cloned photo and voice of a real person who works for its agency. It follows similar law enforcement scams, trying to trick people into paying money to avoid arrest or for apparently skipping jury duty.
A Florida store owner is facing upgraded charges of second-degree murder following the death of a 14-year-old boy. Kavan Vishnubhai Patel is accused of intentionally driving into the teen's e-bike, causing him to fall, and then leaving the scene without calling 911 because he suspected the teen may have burgled his…
Strong winds have closed portions of Canaveral National Seashore's Playalinda District, barring driving, walking, and biking.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent shooting over the weekend that left a man dead.
A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.
Gunfire erupted on I-10 late Sunday night, leaving a young child shot and another injured after investigators say someone opened fire on a family's vehicle.
Apopka police are asking for the public's help finding a 65-year-old man who went missing last week.
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explains how AI tools are assisting law enforcement, and helping them find new leads in cold cases, such as Michelle Parker's case. Parker disappeared in 2011 in Orlando. Her ex-fiancé Dale Smith was recently arrested for second degree murder.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a non-tropical disturbance off the Southeast coast of the U.S. that has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days.
A Florida man working as an art dealer has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for a scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks.
Early voting begins this week in Florida for the 2026 General Election.
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police.
A Florida man allegedly slashed a 70-year-old Publix shopper with a box cutter just over three months after a mental health court ended his probation early in a case involving an unprovoked attack on a teenager.
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that may be contaminated with potentially dangerous strains of E. coli.
Temperatures will stay a little below normal, humidity remains comfortable, and rain chances will be below normal all week.
Florida has obtained a state arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on a no-bond charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder stemming from the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, according to a warrant obtained by Fox News Digital.
The recalled products were manufactured over the past eight months and sold nationwide under 68 different product names.
Wichita Police say the woman who was taken into custody after driving a truck onto a soccer field on Saturday afternoon, killing 2 and injuring nearly a dozen others, has not been charged pending test results in the ongoing investigation.
Lidl US is recalling one lot of gelato it sold across 10 states because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in some people.
An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.
Wichita Police confirmed that a 6-year-old child and a 35-year-old adult, both from McPherson, Kansas, were killed Saturday when a truck drove onto an active soccer field at the Stryker Sports Complex.
A Haines City police officer has been fired after he was arrested for suspected reckless driving and DUI on Saturday in Orlando, according to the Haines City Police Department and online court records.
The California Highway Patrol hopes that newly released dashcam video serves as a wake-up call for drivers who take dangerous chances with their automated driver assistance systems.
Former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife told the California Post that he was diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago with central nervous system lymphoma.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
LouLou survived in the snowy Alaska wilderness for two days before volunteer searchers landed a helicopter, then hiked 20 minutes to where she was patiently waiting for them.
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised.
Hyundai is recalling 94,622 vehicles over a fire risk associated with the overheating of motors on powered front seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report.
A Palm Coast woman was arrested on a DUI charge after school staff reported she appeared impaired while trying to pick up a child at Wadsworth Elementary School, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Suspicious packages containing an unknown substance were reported at the Central Florida offices of U.S. Reps. Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto, prompting emergency responses and safety precautions. No injuries were reported.
Florida is experiencing one of its largest dengue fever outbreaks in decades, with more than 368 locally acquired cases reported statewide in 2026, prompting mosquito-control efforts in Central Florida communities.
A Palm Coast woman was arrested on a DUI charge after school staff reported she appeared impaired while trying to pick up a child at Wadsworth Elementary School, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
A City of Palm Coast animal control officer has been arrested for using a city-issued credit to pay for unauthorized personal vet expenses, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich died at 21 after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game.
A New Mexico state court judge dismissed charges of child sexual abuse Friday against "West Wing" actor and director Timothy Busfield, but said prosecutors could pursue new charges against him.
Winter Garden Police Captain Michael Mason shares an update on a deadly alligator attack. A man was killed by an alligator while fishing at a park, he said.
Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work from 2011, combined with modern technology, has finally led to an arrest in the high-profile homicide case.
A man was killed in an alligator attack in Winter Garden, where authorities say he may have been fishing at the time, according to a report by FOX 35.
Authorities are investigating reports that a man may have been attacked by an alligator in a body of water in Winter Garden, prompting a response from local police and Florida wildlife officials.
Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work in 2011, combined with modern technology, has finally led to an arrest in the high-profile homicide case.
Daytona Beach officials are considering a proposal for a 304-unit apartment complex near the Halifax River as the city continues to see residential development downtown.
A brand of electric thermal laminators are being recalled because of a danger that they can overheat and catch fire, creating the potential for burns or fatal injuries.
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
A 71-year-old man was killed after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing in a park on Friday evening in Winter Garden, according to the Winter Garden Captain Michael Mason.
An Orange County woman is recovering from a severe leg injury after she says she placed her body over her infant daughter's stroller to protect the child from a neighbor's dog that attacked her.
Officials shared new details about the Oregon school shooting, including victim identities, the suspect’s access to the school, and the courageous actions that helped end the attack.
An unnamed teacher threw her phone and tackled the gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, likely saving lives. Police called her actions "heroic."
An Orange County woman is recovering from a severe leg injury after she says she placed her body over her infant daughter's stroller to protect the child from a neighbor's dog that attacked her. She is questioning why the animal was still in the neighborhood despite previous reports of aggression.
A father of two students at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, is being credited with stopping a deadly shooting after he heard gunfire, entered the building, and fatally shot the gunman, authorities said.
Heavy rain, strong winds and large waves are expected along the Volusia County coast this weekend, prompting beach safety officials to warn of dangerous swimming conditions and increased erosion risks.
Orange County has deemed the building of a daycare in Pine Hills unsafe – and pulled its occupancy permit – after an older driver crashed his vehicle into one of the daycare's classrooms, injuring himself, three children, and an instructor, according to officials. Fortunately, everyone who was hurt is expected to…
Suspicious packages sent to the Central Florida offices of U.S. Reps. Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto prompted a hazardous materials response Friday, with federal investigators examining whether the incidents are connected to similar letters sent to lawmakers and election officials in at least 15 states.
A Gainesville police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after his marked patrol vehicle crashed into the back of a Marion County school bus that was stopped to pick up students Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Strong winds, heavy rain and large waves are expected along the Volusia County coast this weekend as a cold front moves through Central Florida, prompting beach safety officials to warn of dangerous swimming conditions.
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
One person is dead and another was flown to the hospital after an apparent attempted murder-suicide in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three months after issuing a civil subpoena to General Mills, Inc. regarding the potential use of potassium bromate in products distributed in Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a civil subpoena to Performance Food Group, Inc., which purchases and distributes food products to businesses and…
Florida is combatting its largest dengue fever outbreak in decades, with over 360 locally acquired cases reported.
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
A Florida woman has been arrested, accused of intentionally driving her Jeep into someone's truck and then punching them in the face, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Three months after issuing a civil subpoena to General Mills, Inc. regarding the potential use of potassium bromate in products distributed in Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a civil subpoena to Performance Food Group, Inc., which purchases and distributes food products to businesses and…
The Savannah Bananas and other Banana Ball teams will be coming to Walt Disney World next year.
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Florida requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following Hurricane Isaias to secure FEMA aid for 15 counties recovering from storm damage.
The Orlando Storm has announced that regular season tickets for its 2027 season are now on sale.
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.
A traveler confronted an apartment building receptionist after discovering she had allegedly eaten his DoorDash order while he slept.
A Gainesville police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after his marked patrol vehicle crashed into the back of a Marion County school bus that was stopped to pick up students in Ocala on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.
The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched trial.
The latest theme park injury report from the state lists six injuries and illnesses at Florida's theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
A lithium-ion battery fire in New Smyrna Beach forced the evacuation of a condominium building after a battery overheated while charging.
After two years of closures, detours and construction, Britt Road in Lake County is set to reopen Friday morning, restoring a key route for drivers and nearby residents.