Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death

A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season

Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.

Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store

A deputy died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Wednesday, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating

Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.

Actor Val Kilmer dies at age 65

Val Kilmer, renowned for his roles in "Top Gun" and "The Doors," passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles, his family announced.

Giant bald eagle found on side of Volusia County road dies from extreme injuries

A giant injured bald eagle who was unable to fly and suffering from notable injuries was rescued from the side of the road by Volusia County Animal Services on Tuesday. Sadly, the bird did not survive.

Death penalty sought in Luigi Mangione federal case: AG Pam Bondi

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione.

Walt Disney World to open all 6 parks at the same time, marking the first time since 2019

Walt Disney World has announced the opening of both its water parks in May, which will mark the first time all six Disney theme parks will be open at the same time since 2019.

Lawyers for 'morbidly obese' Florida death row inmate argue his weight could cause botched lethal injection

Lawyers for a Florida man on death row are seeking to halt his upcoming execution, arguing that his obesity and health conditions could cause his chosen method of lethal injection to go wrong.

Central Florida Weather Impact Day on the way: What to know, how to prepare

Due to unsettled weather with a high chance of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Central Florida, the FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday as a Weather Impact Day. 

Rapper Sean Kingston, mother, found guilty of wire fraud

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of multiple charges, nearly a year after they were arrested for defrauding businesses of more than $1 million.

Florida boy, 4, celebrates birthday with luxury car parade put together by community

A Florida mom wanted her 4-year-old son to see his toy "Hot Wheels" cars in real life for his birthday. So, she put out a message on social media asking if anyone with a cool car could come by their house. To her surprise, they showed up in droves.

What is a woman? Trump answers reporter's question

President Trump offered four answers to the question “What is a woman?" as debates over sex, gender, and transgender rights intensify across Republican-led states.

Elon Musk sells X to his own AI company xAI in $33 billion stock deal

Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.

Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.