Abigail Lafferty

Universal's Epic Universe opens Thursday — the first new theme park in Central Florida in nearly three decades. FOX 35 is providing live wait time updates. 

Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the official opening of its Ministry of Magic portal at Epic Universe Wednesday, with three actors from the iconic "Harry Potter" franchise taking part in the celebration.

Universal Orlando Resort is looking for people to fill a variety of roles across its parks, including the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park and Halloween Horror Nights 2025, according to the Universal Careers website. 

A 17-year-old Belleview High School student was arrested Tuesday after deputies discovered he brought a firearm onto campus, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an alligator advisory and installed a sign for the Tiger Creek area following back-to-back attacks. 

The child wounded in Tuesday’s grocery store parking lot shootout in West Cocoa is now confirmed to be a 1-year-old, not a 2-year-old as initially reported, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Phoenix Ikner, the man accused of shooting and killing two and injuring six others, at Florida State University last month, made his first court appearance Tuesday after being released from the hospital Monday. 

Troopers have confirmed the driver killed in a Tuesday crash involving two two pickup trucks in Volusia County was 74-year-old Bob Hallett, the CEO of Skydive DeLand.