Road trips: What are the best and worst states to visit this summer
WalletHub released a data-driven report ranking all 50 states for summer road trips based on costs, safety, and activities. The study prioritizes overall affordability and driving experiences over just scenic views. Florida secured 5th place due to its abundance of beaches, festivals, and theme parks.
WalletHub released a data-driven report ranking all 50 states for summer road trips based on costs, safety, and activities. The study prioritizes overall affordability and driving experiences over just scenic views. Florida secured 5th place due to its abundance of beaches, festivals, and theme parks.
CookieCon 2026 in Orlando
CookieCon, the largest gathering of cookie artists in the world, has made its way to Orlando. The event features cookie decorators and their work, a variety of workshops and more. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
CookieCon, the largest gathering of cookie artists in the world, has made its way to Orlando. The event features cookie decorators and their work, a variety of workshops and more. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Steinway artists perform patriotic tunes
Ahead of a summer charity concert, a group of Steinway Artist are showing off their skills, performing patriotic tunes on grand pianos. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Ahead of a summer charity concert, a group of Steinway Artist are showing off their skills, performing patriotic tunes on grand pianos. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Tubing down the Rainbow River in Marion County
One of Florida's state parks offers visitors a chance to enjoy nature and a relaxing ride down a river. Rainbow Springs State Park in Marion County offers tubing down the Rainbow River. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
One of Florida's state parks offers visitors a chance to enjoy nature and a relaxing ride down a river. Rainbow Springs State Park in Marion County offers tubing down the Rainbow River. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Welcome to Rockville 2027: Festival dates, tickets, lineup
Calling all rock, metal, and punk fans: the 2027 dates for the Welcome to Rockville festival have been announced.
Calling all rock, metal, and punk fans: the 2027 dates for the Welcome to Rockville festival have been announced.
Summer offerings at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
It's an action-packed summer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The theme park's Summer Nights event is underway and features a lineup of live entertainment, dance parties and a new drone show. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
It's an action-packed summer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The theme park's Summer Nights event is underway and features a lineup of live entertainment, dance parties and a new drone show. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Spheres Bubble Show arrives at ICON Park
A new show has popped up at ICON Park. Spheres Bubble Show, a new 35-minute show led by Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes, features giant bubbles, a bubble wall and other unique bubble creations. FOX 35's David Martin takes us behind-the-scenes.
A new show has popped up at ICON Park. Spheres Bubble Show, a new 35-minute show led by Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes, features giant bubbles, a bubble wall and other unique bubble creations. FOX 35's David Martin takes us behind-the-scenes.
Purrs and Pages bookstore and cat cafe in Ocala
As bookstores make a comeback nationwide, a new bookstore in Ocala is pairing books with cats. Purrs and Pages in Ocala is both a bookstore and a cate cafe featuring adoptable cats. FOX 35's David Martin takes us inside.
As bookstores make a comeback nationwide, a new bookstore in Ocala is pairing books with cats. Purrs and Pages in Ocala is both a bookstore and a cate cafe featuring adoptable cats. FOX 35's David Martin takes us inside.
Millie's Swedish Candy Co. opens in Orlando
The viral Swedish candy craze has made its way to Orlando. Millie's Swedish Candy Co. is opening in the College Park neighborhood, offering treats from Sweden. FOX 35's David Martin got a preview.
The viral Swedish candy craze has made its way to Orlando. Millie's Swedish Candy Co. is opening in the College Park neighborhood, offering treats from Sweden. FOX 35's David Martin got a preview.
Orlando City free World Cup watch party: What to know, how to attend
Orlando City SC is hosting a massive free World Cup-inspired fan festival at Point Orlando, broadcasting all 104 matches, culminating with the World Cup Final on July 19.
Orlando City SC is hosting a massive free World Cup-inspired fan festival at Point Orlando, broadcasting all 104 matches, culminating with the World Cup Final on July 19.
World Cup Experience at Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida visitors can join in on the World Cup excitement. The park is offering the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience for a limited time. It include interactive games and activities inspired by soccer. FOX 35's David Martin checks it out.
Legoland Florida visitors can join in on the World Cup excitement. The park is offering the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience for a limited time. It include interactive games and activities inspired by soccer. FOX 35's David Martin checks it out.
Wake Up with the Zoo at Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo has a new experience that lets visitors see the zoo in a different way. With Wake Up with the Zoo, visitors can see how staff at the zoo gets the animal habitats ready for the day.
The Brevard Zoo has a new experience that lets visitors see the zoo in a different way. With Wake Up with the Zoo, visitors can see how staff at the zoo gets the animal habitats ready for the day.
Longtime video store going out of business
One of the remaining video rental stores in Florida is going out of business. Super Store Video News, which opened in Leesburg in the 1990s, is having an "everything must go" sale. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
One of the remaining video rental stores in Florida is going out of business. Super Store Video News, which opened in Leesburg in the 1990s, is having an "everything must go" sale. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Perfume and cologne-making workshops in Winter Park
A perfume store in Winter Park offers you a chance to make your own fragrance. Tijon Winter Park has cologne and perfume making workshops that guides you step-by-step to create your own scent. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
A perfume store in Winter Park offers you a chance to make your own fragrance. Tijon Winter Park has cologne and perfume making workshops that guides you step-by-step to create your own scent. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series comes to Florida
An extreme sports competition is coming to Florida. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be held in St. Petersburg this weekend. FOX 35's David Martin has a preview of the event.
An extreme sports competition is coming to Florida. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be held in St. Petersburg this weekend. FOX 35's David Martin has a preview of the event.
The Dome planetarium reopens at Orlando Science Center: What's new, shows, ticket info
The Dome planetarium at the Orlando Science Center has reopened. Here's your information guide to what's new, show times, ticket prices, and what guests need to know.
The Dome planetarium at the Orlando Science Center has reopened. Here's your information guide to what's new, show times, ticket prices, and what guests need to know.
Learning about barefoot water skiing
Central Florida is home to the largest barefoot water skiing school in the world. World Barefoot Center in Winter Haven offers lessons for those young and old. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.
Central Florida is home to the largest barefoot water skiing school in the world. World Barefoot Center in Winter Haven offers lessons for those young and old. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.
Inside 407 Basketball academy
A year-round basketball academy provides training for serious athletes of all ages. 407 Basketball has a new 72,000-square foot facility in Ocoee, and FOX 35's David Martin gets an exclusive look inside.
A year-round basketball academy provides training for serious athletes of all ages. 407 Basketball has a new 72,000-square foot facility in Ocoee, and FOX 35's David Martin gets an exclusive look inside.
Gatorpalooza returns to Gatorland
Gatorland's Gatorpalooza is back with family-friendly activities and the Florida Man Challenge. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.
Gatorland's Gatorpalooza is back with family-friendly activities and the Florida Man Challenge. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details.
Museum of Ice Cream opening at Pointe Orlando: What we know
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).