Health

FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.

Dr. Matthew Knight, president of Knight Dermatology Institute, joins FOX 35 to talk about why more women are waiting longer to have children. Knight discusses what this means for the United States over the next few decades, as well as what the risks are of having children at a later age.

Florida is one step closer to banning fluoride in its water. The state senate passed a bill last night to prevent local cities and counties from using the additive. However, it's not a done deal yet, because the bill still has to pass the house. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay explains why some lawmakers are calling the bill "a joke."

Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, medical director of Our Legacy and Abdominal Transplant at AdventHealth, stopped by FOX 35 Orlando to discuss National Donate Life Month, how to become an organ donor, and why it is so important.

Public health officials across the country are sounding the alarm about deep cuts to health care services. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior is doubling down on some of the cuts and even calling for more. FOX 35's Mike Emanuel brings us the latest updates.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has now saved taxpayers more than $150 billion so far, but new date shows that DOGE hasn't made a dent in the deficit because of increased spending. The treasury department reports that spending is up more than $139 billion in the first three months of this yea. The federal government has borrowed $41 million more during that period than last year. Democrats are now questioning where DOGE is adding to the deficit by making cuts that later end up being overturned by the courts.

The tariff battle is continuing between the United States and China, but the ongoing fight between the two countries is starting to have an impact on how Americans feel about the economy. Despite the fears, the White House says dozens of countries are coming to the table.

There are some signs that President Donald J. Trump's trade policies might be helping the United States furniture industry. Some American manufacturers say they are already seeing some benefits. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres speaks to some of the local businesses in the furniture capital of the U.S. in High Point, North Carolina.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing at 1 p.m. Friday at the White House. Leavitt discussed several updates from Trump, including immigration, tariffs, economy, inflation and the release of detained Americans abroad.

United States stocks skyrocketed higher after President Donald Trump announced the authorization of a 90-day pause on the ?reciprocal? tariffs that had gone into effect Wednesday, with the exception of China. Although Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief as the markets rallied, investors said they are not necessarily in the clear.

This week, FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to Trimethod Wellness in Mount Dora for Workout Wednesday. Trimethod Wellness is a fitness center with a variety of classes, including barre, pilates, yoga, circuit training and personal training.

Colette Fehr, a licensed therapist and relationship expert, joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk about her career journey, as well as the release of her new podcast. Fehr shares some of her best tips for navigating a healthy relationship.