Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week

A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.

One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest

Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.

'Sports Science' host John Brenkus dies at 54

John Brenkus, a TV producer who was known for hosting the show, Sports Science, has died at 54.

2025 hurricane season starts: This year's outlook, how Florida residents can prepare

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and much like last year, the FOX 35 Storm Team expects a lot of ocean heat content to fuel the potential for an above-average season.

'Desperate Housewives' star Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon," has died. She was 71.

Florida child found dead inside home after two-week absence from school, deputies say

Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday morning after being absent from school for more than two weeks.

FBI investigates effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles: report

Federal investigators are looking into an effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, with calls and messages reportedly sent to top U.S. officials, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Loretta Swit, star of “M*A*S*H," dies at 87

Actress Loretta Swit was best known for her character, Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, from "M*A*S*H."

ICE raid in Tallahassee: 100 arrested at Florida construction site, officials say

More than 100 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday in a targeted ICE raid on a construction site in Tallahasse, Florida, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.