Seminole County shed explosion sparks fire at 2 homes: officials

A shed explosion sparked a fire at two Seminole County homes on Sunday morning. It happened in Fern Park near S Lakewood Drive.

Florida Turnpike crash shuts down lanes near Clermont

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that is causing traffic delays southbound on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

Minivan driver killed in Ocala crash: police

A driver is dead following a crash early Sunday morning along USS 441 in Ocala, Florida.

Florida mom kills 6-year-old, claims God told her to exorcise demons: sheriff

A Florida mother is facing charges after her 6-year-old son died during an alleged exorcism attempt, authorities said. Rhonda Paulynice told detectives she believed God instructed her to exorcise demons from her son’s body.

Deadly Florida gas station shooting: Heartbroken mom recounts last phone call with teen son

The mother of a teenager who was shot and killed at a Marion County gas station on Friday spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News. She told us she was on the phone with her son during his final moments.

Orlando Matters: May 31, 2025
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Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the new changes coming to Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' thoughts on the MLB possibly coming to the state and a new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World.

Search continues for former police chief who escaped prison
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Former police chief and convicted killer and rapist Grant Hardin escaped from a prison in northern Arkansas on Sunday afternoon. The so-called "Devil in the Ozarks" has been called "extremely dangerous" by former Benton County prosecutor Nathan Smith. The search is still ongoing for Hardin.

Man charged after deadly crash in New Smyrna Beach
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A man has been arrested after being accused of a deadly crash in January in New Smyrna Beach. Deputies say Mark Ruth veered off the road and onto a sidewalk, hitting a couple walking home from a music festival. The husband survived, but the wife did not.

Cuts to federal agencies causes concern ahead of hurricane season
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An unusually busy hurricane season is ahead. The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1. Some experts worry about how staffing cuts to weather agencies will hinder response efforts.

Critical iPhone security update now available
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Apple?s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues, and technology experts say it?s critical to update your devices as soon as possible. The updates can help protect against potential exploits, as there are several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, intercept network traffic or crash apps and the system

How does marijuana affect heart health
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Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

Elon Musk departs from DOGE
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President Donald Trump held a press conference Friday with Elon Musk to mark Musk?s departure from the White House. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.

Sheriff's office helps rescue canoer after losing paddle
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When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety. The man was uninjured and said he was searching for bioluminescence.