Hurricane Milton: Category 5 storm reaches 175 mph winds on way to Florida

Hurricane Milton continues to rapidly intensify across the Gulf of Mexico – strengthening to a powerful, destructive Category 5 hurricane – as it makes its way towards Florida's Gulf Coast. 

Tropical Storm Milton to quickly strengthen to major hurricane towards Florida coast

Tropical Storm Milton is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall later this week over Florida, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 p.m. Saturday update.

Tricks, treats, and family fun: Halloween events in Central Florida

As Halloween season is in full swing, so are the events. However, some of these events can get a little spooky. Here are some of the family-friendly Halloween events happening this October in Central Florida that will be fun for everyone!

Friday Football Blitz: Hagerty ready to take on Oviedo
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FOX 35's David Martin spent the morning at Hagerty High School as they hold a pep rally ahead of tonight's game against Oviedo high school.

Friday Football Blitz: Oviedo ready to take on Hagerty
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FOX 35's David Martin spent the morning at Oviedo High School as they hold a pep rally ahead of tonight's game against Hagerty High School.

Menendez Brothers: What is the new evidence causing DA Gascón to review the case?

LA County DA George Gasón's office is reviewing new evidence from a third party to see if Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, could be resentenced.

Menendez Brothers: Could Erik and Lyle be resentenced? LA DA makes major announcement

There may be a new-found hope for Lyle and Erik Menendez, as Los Angeles County DA George Gascón announced Thursday that he will be reviewing the brothers' cases.

Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.

UCF's HUGE loss to Colorado, Baker is the best QB in FL
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FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell sits down with Brandon Kravitz, the host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game, for the latest on the UCF Knights after their heartbreaking loss to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, and how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leapfrogged the Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and the Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa as the best quarterback in Florida.

Central Florida Eats: Aldo Yo's Cucina Italiana
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FOX 35's David Martin heads to Aldo Yo's Cucina Italiana in DeBary, Florida to check out their homemade Italian cuisine.

Expert: We've done 'miserable' job teaching kids to save
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On this episode of Dollars & $ense, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt talks with financial expert Joe Bert, of Certified Financial Group Inc., about a variety of financial topics, including how to save, how to save for the future, how to invest, compound interest, and financial planning 101. He said the U.S. has done a "miserable" job teaching kids about saving and investing, people rely on credit too much these days, and how to save for an emergency.

Meet Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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FOX 35's John Brown talks an interview with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings about growing up in Orlando, his twin brother, his family life, his years in public service in Central Florida, including as chief of the Orlando Police Department.

Did you know comedian Carrot Top hails from Florida?
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FOX 35's John Brown chats with comedian and actor Scott Thompson, perhaps better known as "Carrot Top." Did you know he was born and raised in Florida? John Brown talks to Carrot Top about growing up in Rockledge, Florida, what he was like in high school, how he picked his stage name, his first time on "The Tonight Show," and what he loves most about comedy.

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.

Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place

The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.