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Local News

New railroad safety measures being tested at Colonial Drive crossing

The Florida Department of Transportation is rolling out new safety measures at railroad crossings because drivers are still stopping on the tracks.

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DeSantis: COVID-19 hospitalizations showing 'great movement downward'

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Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway

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Orange County teachers union declares impasse on reopening plans

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Sheriff: Armed suspect shot by deputy near Florida Mall

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Tracking coronavirus: Florida adds 7,686 new cases, 180 additional deaths

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FOX 35 Classroom: Survival Guide

Education experts weigh in on the future of schools

Back-to-school season comes with anxiety, stress as COVID-19 pandemic continues

FOX 35 anchors team up with Salvation Army to collect school supplies for families in need

Keeping kids active during coronavirus pandemic

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Keeping kids active during coronavirus pandemic

Planet Obstacle in Seminole County keeps kids active

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Planet Obstacle in Seminole County keeps kids active

The risk level of extracurricular activities

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The risk level of extracurricular activities

Coronavirus

Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus

Last-ditch coronavirus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit

Money

US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

Tourism still struggling in Orange County

President Trump, Mitch McConnell huddle with coronavirus talks at risk of collapse

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

With fewer layoffs, Florida unemployment claims dropped last week

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Good Day Orlando

Education experts weigh in on the future of schools

Decades of traditional schooling have been turned upside down in 2020.

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GDO anchor Ryan Elijah speaks with White House Press Secretary

U.S. & World News

Authorities in pursuit of vehicle near Norwalk

Authorities Friday were in pursuit of a black-colored sedan. Police initially attempted to pull the driver over for equipment violations in Upland.

Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit

7-year-old Chatham County boy dies from COVID-19, health officials confirm

University of Washington model predicts nearly 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Dec. 1

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Politics

Last-ditch coronavirus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.

Trump signs executive order banning TikTok and WeChat ‘transactions’ in 45 days

Republicans aiding Kanye West's bid to get on ballot in several states ahead of 2020 election

President Trump, Mitch McConnell huddle with coronavirus talks at risk of collapse

Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted every presidential race winner since 1984, calls 2020 election

Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife

Entertainment

Florida residents can virtually audition for American Idol this year

While there is a specific date for each state, you can audition on any date regardless of your location, the show says.

Grammy Award-winning music producer arrested, facing sexual assault allegations

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment

'American Ninja Warrior' champ Drew Drechsel charged with child sex crimes: prosecutors

FBI raids YouTube star Jake Paul's home in Calabasas

Ellen DeGeneres' show hits new series low ratings amid reports of toxic work environment

Theme Parks

Vehicle spotted driving down stairs near front lobby of 'Wilderness Lodge' at Walt Disney World

One Twitter user said that the driver "decided to drive down the stairs at Wildnerness Lodge."

SeaWorld Orlando now open on Thursdays, only closed on Tuesdays

Great-grandmother arrested at Disney's Magic Kingdom for having CBD oil talks about incident

SeaWorld Orlando expands virtual activities for kids in need of an extracurricular

Attorneys file lawsuit for great-grandmother arrested at Walt Disney World for having CBD oil

Theme parks offer deals to boost attendance

Unusual

Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm

When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.

Man proposes to girlfriend with candles, burns down their apartment

Suburban woman found with 28 dead cats faces animal cruelty charges: police

Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm

Florida man buys $140,000 Porsche with check printed from home computer

Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’

Sports

Oakland A's coach apologizes after he makes gesture that looks like Nazi salute

The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.

The Club Level Podcast: Fox 35's Evan Fitzgerald and 96.9's Brandon Kravitz

Nani has 2 goals and Orlando holds off Minnesota 3-1

'Fragile time:' Former Buccaneer Akeem Spence calls for NFL to cancel season amid pandemic

Kobe Bryant legacy lives on through latest novel 'Geese Are Never Swans'

LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer

Health

DeSantis: COVID-19 hospitalizations showing 'great movement downward'

The state's health department tallied on Friday 180 new deaths from the virus. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said hospitalizations were showing a "great movement downward" in all parts of the state.