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World Cup 2026

Who holds the FIFA World Cup on Sunday?

Roxane Coche, UF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of the FIFA World Cup third place match with England taking on France, and the World Cup Final where Lamine Yamal's Spain will take on the defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.

The history behind the World Cup trophy

CBP officers seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup jerseys at Port of Rochester

FIFA World Cup: New York - New Jersey Stadium set to host World Cup final

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

FIFA World Cup: What to know about Argentina as they advance to the final

Good Day Orlando

Importance of the Strait of Hormuz

As the Iran War continues, tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. Retired Navy Commander Ray Simmons joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how vital the port is the world economy.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Ara

New shop for bargain hunters opens in Brevard County

Cats, dogs adoptable for $2.50 at Lake County Animal Shelter

Tech. support scams: Signs to watch for

Winter Park's Tuni gets a temporary home at former Miller's Hardware

Central Florida News

Rescue underway after ride stalls at Universal Studios, officials say

July 18, 2026 2:38pm EDT

1 dead after motorcycle collides with semi-truck in Orange County: FHP

July 18, 2026 11:55am EDT

Former NFL player arrested for arson at West Melbourne business, officials say

July 18, 2026 10:48am EDT

Orlando weather: Weekend storms linger as Gulf disturbance stays on the radar

July 18, 2026 9:20am EDT

Massive waterspout caught on camera off Sebastian coast as lightning storms trigger fires inland

July 17, 2026 11:46pm EDT

Child dies after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police say

July 17, 2026 11:41pm EDT

Mission Control - Space News

NASA’s Webb and Chile telescope discover faint new planet after 11-year cosmic hide-and-seek

Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.

July 16, 2026 3:50pm EDT

Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights

July 15, 2026 12:15pm EDT

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for Starlink mission

July 14, 2026 6:12am EDT

Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins

July 13, 2026 1:27pm EDT

NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'

July 10, 2026 3:34pm EDT

NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong simulated moon and Mars deep space missions

July 10, 2026 8:45am EDT

Florida's Theme Parks

Rescue underway after ride stalls at Universal Studios, officials say

Man dies after 'cardiac emergency' on Disney World's It's a Small World ride: State report

HHN: Killer Klowns Scare Zone & Big Express Pass Changes

Meet Kangaroos, baby joeys at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Universal adds 'Stranger Things' show to Halloween Horror Nights lineup

'Jumping Junction': Disney's Animal Kingdoms new kangaroo encounter

Consumer, Finances, and Money

These states have the most residents in financial distress, data shows

Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump

Federal prosecutors to drop charges against alleged mastermind of $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme

Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts

Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online

Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown

Politics

Florida Primary: Voter registration deadline for August election is Monday

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Cory Mills from Florida primary ballot

Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run after colliding with parked car in Napa County

Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run in July 3 collision with parked car

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

Trump administration may charge $100K bonds for green-card applicants: reports

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge

Health News

Alaska cruise ship reports 3rd stomach illness outbreak in less than three months

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.

Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

Taco Bell responds to fans after pulling lettuce following cyclospora outbreak

DCF report reveals Department’s response to conditions inside unlicensed assisted living facilities

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge

U.S. National News

Five shot at funeral held at Greater Love Tabernacle Church

Witnesses say there are multiple victims, but their status has not been confirmed.

Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta

Dom Taylor, chef who won Netflix's 'Five Star Chef,' dies at 44

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

Dom Taylor, chef who won Netflix's 'Five Star Chef,' dies at 44

Chef Dom Taylor, known for his approach to celebrating Caribbean cuisine and winner of Netflix's "Five Star Chef," has died.

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Brenda Fricker dies: Oscar winner and 'Home Alone 2' actress was 81

George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' star, dies at 91, reports

Sam Neill's cause of death revealed

Unusual

Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase

Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.

Florida airboat captain helps stranded helicopter crew from alligator-filled Lake Jesup

Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

We Love Florida

The Rustic Ranch in New Smyrna Beach

The Rustic Ranch in New Smyrna Beach offers an interactive experience with miniature farm animals. Visitors can see the animals and feed them. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.

July 17, 2026 11:16am EDT