FOX 35 SportsZone: Orlando Magic need to win Game 6

The Orlando Magic have to win Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers to keep their playoff dreams alive. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer, Ryan Elijah, and Amy Kaufeldt discuss their favorite playoffs, the Magic's playoff run so far, and what they need to work on to beat the Cavaliers.

Orlando Magic: Push to the playoffs

FOX 35's Jessica Eley, Johnny Jackson, and sports journalist Sean Green discuss the Orlando Magic's playoff run, including games 1, 2, & 3, key players, and what the team needs to do in game 4. Produced by Johnny Jackson and Abigail Lafferty.

FOX 35 Sound Off: Should TikTok be banned in the U.S.?

FOX 35's Manny Martinez hosts a discussion on the possible ban of TikTok in the U.S. He's joined by Kwame Boakye, owner of That Wing Guy in Orlando, as well as someone who has more than 500,000 followers on TikTok, and Florida State Rep. Carolina Amesty, D-45, who sponsored the bill to pull TikTok from Florida public schools. FOX 35 Sound Off is a place to discuss the big issues, talk through the tough questions, and listen to different views and perspectives on those issus.

FOX 35 Investigates: Why is DeLand neighborhood flooding?

Why does a DeLand neighborhood have so much standing water -- and what is being done to fix it? FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie went to DeLand where neighbors living in a low-risk flood zone say they've been dealing with flood issues for years. What does the City of Deland say? What do the neighbors say? Amanda has the story.

Florida schools using AI software to detect guns

A mass shooting at a school, a movie theater, a mall, or anywhere, can happen in seconds. There is a company that is utilizing software and artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect guns and weapons -- and hopefully stop a suspected shooter sooner. It's called ZeroEyes and Seminole County, Hernando County, and Leon County are among the Florida districts utilizing the technology.

Full interview: How the Evermore Orlando Resort came to be

The Evermore Orlando Resort opened its 1,100-acre luxury resort on Jan. 1, 2024. It features hundreds of luxury rooms in the Conrad Hotel, an 8-acre Caribbean-style lagoon and pool, a 20-acre beach, restaurants, bars, and miles of walking paths. And it's located not far from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35's John Brown tours the place with Stuart Brown, executive vice president of Dart Interests Florida, which owns the resort.

Sarah Natochenny: Voice of Pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum

Sarah Natochenny, the actor who voiced Pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum for years, joined FOX 35's John Brown to discuss what it was like being part of the Pokemon craze, the Pokemon TV show, meeting Pokemon fans, and her appearances at MegaCon Orlando 2024.

How the Orlando Magic are helping fans enjoy the game

Jonathans Landing is a support and awareness organization here in Central Florida for adults, children, and veterans with autism. It was founded by Jason Eichenholz, who was inspired by his own son with autism to build a support system for other families dealing with the same challenges. One of the many extensions of their organization includes ?Events with Jonathan." He's partnered with the Orlando Magic and other businesses to help provide opportunities to their fans to cheer on the team who may be sensitive to lights, loud noises, or other elements.

FOX 35 takes you inside SWAT training

Have you ever wondered what it?s like to be part of a SWAT team? The agents are specially trained experts who respond to critical, dangerous scenes and work to keep the community safe in everything they do. A new series on FOX is putting celebrities to the test, seeing if they can withstand high-stress scenarios in SWAT training.

Low-hanging power lines caused house fire

People in Titusville say power poles are leaning, and power lines are hanging low to the ground. After years of their calls going unanswered, they turned to FOX 35 News. Days after we started asking questions, a video showed crews out making repairs. The power line problem in the Hickory Hill neighborhood isn?t fixed entirely, though. And it?s being blamed for a fire that destroyed a family?s home.

Health or hype: Energy drinks & kids

A recent headline about the amount of caffeine in some energy drinks shocked a lot of parents and some lawmakers. The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to 6 cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. Senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.

New research reveals the dangers of vaping

New research shows the dangers of vaping may be even more widespread than we knew. Scientists at the University of Central Florida have linked e-cigarettes to all sorts of problems in the mouth.

Florida shark attacks: Debunking myths

Man-eating monsters or smart survivalists. When it comes to sharks, everyone has an opinion. The animal gets a lot of attention, especially when it attacks a human, but experts say, the animal isn?t on the hunt for human flesh.

When Florida Attacks: How to live with bears

FOX 35 talks with Mike Orlando, the lead bear program manager with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, about bears in Central Florida. How many are there? Where do they go? Why do we see them in backyards? And do bears attack, and why?

The Armed Fisherman: Extended Cut

Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they?re not a felon. But some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open. Michael Taylor -- the so-called Armed Fisherman -- owns several guns, including an AR-15 rifle, and often walked around with them strapped to his chest. Often, people call 911 and police respond. Taylor records those interactions and posts them on YouTube. Here's why he does it -- and how it's forced some police agencies to undergo new training.