Pope Francis funeral: Church leader laid to rest in Vatican City
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A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter?s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.

Florida surfer releases first book 'On a Rising Swell'
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Dan Reiter a life-long Floridian and surfer, has released his first book called "On a Rising Swell." In the two dozen essays, Reiter chronicles the passionate Space Coast community of surfers who are determined to surf the less-than-perfect sandbars in the small wave capital of the world. FOX 35's Brooks Garner speaks with Reiter about his journey and new book.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Tater
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Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Meet Tater, who is up for adoption at the Seminole County Animal Services Department. He's described as being young, being good with children and loving the outdoors. Segment sponsored by Stanley Steemer, who is also covering the cost of the pet adoption fee.

Major League Pickleball season kicking off
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The Major League pickleball season is kicking off in Central Florida. Teams from across the country are laying at USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie speaks to the team owner for the Orlando Squeeze to learn more.

Behind-the-scenes look at 'The Lion King' in Orlando
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FOX 535's Morgan Parrish heads over to the Dr. Phillips Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at "The Lion King." Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tickets are available for teh show at multiple times through May 18.

Autism rates on the rise
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With autism rates on the ride across the United States, FOX 35 brings in Dr. Matthew Knight, the president of Knight Dermatology Institute, to talk about what autism is and why it's important to understand. Knight gives advice on what parents should look out for, shared his personal experiences and offers real-world advice on what makes autism symptoms worse.

Daytona Beach Jeep Beach 2025 offers thrilling obstacle course
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FOX 35's David Martin is back in Daytona Beach today, where he is checking out the Jeep Beach main event weekend that features a vendor show and a thrilling obstacle course. Jeep Beach runs through Saturday, April 26, at the Daytona International Speedway.

Theme park meltdowns and how to avoid them
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With the opening of EPIC Universe in the next few weeks and the end of school coming, Dr. Erynne Bowers joins FOX 35 to share tips for parents on how to try and avoid the ?theme park meltdown.? Bowers discusses both the physical and mental mental aspects of how to help kids get though the day as theme park season ramps up.

Florida man sentenced for hacking Disney's menus
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A former Disney employee who pled guilty to hacking into the park's menu system is now heading to prison. Winter Garden resident Michael Scheuer, 40, will serve three years in federal prison, as well as forfeit his computers and pay $687,776.50 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.

Car chase ends in crash in Orange County
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The Florida Highway Patrol says two people are in custody after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Troopers said they are continuing to search for a third suspect, and there were no injuries after the incident.

President Trump calls for Russia to stop strikes on Ukraine
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On Thursday, Russia launched a deadly strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The attack ended with 12 people dead, including two children, and injuring more than 70. In a social media post, President Donald Trump said he was "not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv." FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest political headlines.

Special send-off for Seminole High School water polo teams
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Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, the girls and boys water polo teams at Seminole High School participated in a special send-off before leaving for the state competition in Miami. This is the second year in a row that both teams have made it to states final four. The girls are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 1 in the nation with a record of 27-1. The boys record is 20-8, and they?re ranked fourth in Florida.

New community garden opens in Pine Hills
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Hundreds of Pine Hills residents are expected to gather this Thursday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pine Hills Community Garden. In addition to the opening ceremony, Orange County is partnering with the local nonprofit IDEAS For US to give away more than 100 trees to Pine Hills residents. The tree giveaway is part of a neighborhood-wide beautification effort.

Dancing violinist Jordan Caswell
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Talented dancing violinist Jordan Caswell, known for performing in unique venues including Disney Cruise Line, joins us on Good Day Orlando.

The latest on Disney, Legoland and Epic Universe
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Theme park expert, Susan Storey, shares the latest offerings from Disney, Legoland and Universal theme parks.

Sweepstakes scams mailed to Central Florida residents
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Holly Salmons, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, talks about the Sweepstakes scams mailed to Central Florida residents.

How to use password managers
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What?s the difference between Google Password Manager and Apple Password Manager, which one is better, does everyone have access to both, and why should you even use a password manager in the first place? GenTech cofounders Noh Goering and Arya Malekjahani, explain.

Evermore Orlando Resort adding sand sculptures
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Evermore Orlando Resort, the city's first and only beach resort, has appointed Brian Wigelsworth as its new Master Sand Sculpture Artist. In this role, he will create intricate sand sculptures across the resort?s 20 acres of white-sand beaches and offer sand sculpting classes to guests.

Push to ban artificial dyes
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Dr. Gayathri Kapoor of Orlando Health explains the push to ban artificial dyes in foods.

Unsolved homicide in Orange County: Can you help?
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Orange County deputies are seeking to solve the the murder of 41-year-old Levin Grant Livatt Jr. He was shot and killed Hungerford Boulevard in December 2024, authorities said.