Florida education chief: Masks should be voluntary next year

Some activists and educators are at odds over Florida’s Education Secretary's memorandum asking school districts to remove any COVID-19 mask mandates.

Thunderbirds, GEICO Skytypers return for Cocoa Beach Air Show

The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team provided FOX 35 News with a video that was mounted to the wingtip of one of the aircraft and includes aerial perspectives of the Space Coast and Cocoa Beach.

Volusia sheriff: Bodycam shows how deputies deescalated intense situation
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he released a bodycam video of deputies using a Taser, as a suspect is fighting with them. He wants the public to see how intense it can get.

Thunderbirds to fly at Cocoa Beach Air Show
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The U.S. Air Force Air demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, are back in Central Florida for the Cocoa Beach Air Show.

Pianist, 9, puts on concerts in St. Cloud neighborhood
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A bright young star is performing nightly concerts for his community. Daniel Class is just nine years old but he delights his neighbors with performances in his St. Cloud community.

Controversial 'anti-riot' bill headed to Gov. DeSantis
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Republican lawmakers handed Gov. Ron DeSantis one of his top legislative priorities Thursday, with the Florida Senate giving final passage to a contentious law-and-order measure spawned by nationwide protests after last year?s death of George Floyd.

FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day

FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.

Mobile laundry service introduced in Orlando to serve homeless

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer was joined by representatives from SALT (Service and Love Together) and Simply Healthcare on Thursday -- National Laundry Day -- to cut the ribbon in celebration of SALT’s new first-of-its-kind mobile laundry service trailer serving Central Florida’s homeless.

Seabreeze teacher creates COVID-19-fighting game for students
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Students at one Volusia County high school have been helping fight COVID-19 thanks to a video game created by their teacher.

Mobile laundry service introduced in Orlando
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The City of Orlando has launched a unique mobile laundry service to accommodate the homeless.

Pyramid-shaped UFOs spotted by Navy may be the best 'the world has ever seen,' filmmaker says

The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.

City of Cocoa Beach to discuss BYOB drinking restrictions proposal
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A new proposal would mean no more BYOB in certain areas of the beach during peak season, which starts in February and goes to September.

Officials say adults took quick action during Seminole County school bus fire

Seminole County school officials said when a school bus caught fire Tuesday afternoon, the driver and monitor on the vehicle took all the right actions.

Florida to receive more Pfizer, Moderna vaccines next week

While Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are on hold across the state, FOX 35 News has learned that Florida will receive more doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines next week.

Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

Florida Tech launches new esports program
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The first female electronic sports director in the country is rolling out a new esports program at Florida Tech.