First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

TikTok-famous Florida firefighter, former UCF player hospitalized with serious infection days before Christmas

TikTok-famous Florida firefighter, former UCF player hospitalized with serious infection days before Christmas

Florida firefighter Chris Askew's TikTok videos took the internet by storm as millions of people watched the dancing dad do what he could to stay positive while his newborn son recovered in the NICU. Now, the father of four and his family need the community's support.

Florida firefighter Chris Askew's TikTok videos took the internet by storm as millions of people watched the dancing dad do what he could to stay positive while his newborn son recovered in the NICU. Now, the father of four and his family need the community's support.

Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks

Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks

A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.

A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.

'Bone-chilling': Florida man stuffs dog into trash bag, flings it in dumpster after owners die, sheriff says

'Bone-chilling': Florida man stuffs dog into trash bag, flings it in dumpster after owners die, sheriff says

Detectives obtained "bone-chilling" surveillance video of the incident behind the Family Dollar store, which allegedly shows Anthony Bellman grabbing a black trash bag from the trunk of his blue SUV and flinging it into a dumpster.

Detectives obtained "bone-chilling" surveillance video of the incident behind the Family Dollar store, which allegedly shows Anthony Bellman grabbing a black trash bag from the trunk of his blue SUV and flinging it into a dumpster.

Meet Foxy, FOX 35's service dog in training
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Meet Foxy, FOX 35's service dog in training

Meet Foxy. The FOX 35 Care Force team has adopted the 4-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever who is training to become a future service dog.

Meet Foxy. The FOX 35 Care Force team has adopted the 4-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever who is training to become a future service dog.

'Foxy' makes her debut on 'Good Day Orlando'
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'Foxy' makes her debut on 'Good Day Orlando'

FOX 35 Orlando has partnered with Southeastern Guide dogs to help train "Foxy," a fourth-month-old Labrador Retriever, to become a future service dog. We'll be following her journey over the next several months.

FOX 35 Orlando has partnered with Southeastern Guide dogs to help train "Foxy," a fourth-month-old Labrador Retriever, to become a future service dog. We'll be following her journey over the next several months.

Florida weather update: Windy Sunday as storm threat diminishes

Florida weather update: Windy Sunday as storm threat diminishes

Severe storms, heavy rain downpours, and strong gusty winds are forecast to strike Florida this weekend. Here's what you can expect.

Severe storms, heavy rain downpours, and strong gusty winds are forecast to strike Florida this weekend. Here's what you can expect.

County-by-county look at what to expect from big storm hitting Florida this weekend

County-by-county look at what to expect from big storm hitting Florida this weekend

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking tropical storm-like weather expected to cross over the state this weekend. Here is a look at what coastal counties can expect, as well the Orlando metropolitan area.

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking tropical storm-like weather expected to cross over the state this weekend. Here is a look at what coastal counties can expect, as well the Orlando metropolitan area.

Matthew Perry cause of death: Final coroner report released

Matthew Perry cause of death: Final coroner report released

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released their final report on the death of “Friends" star Matthew Perry.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released their final report on the death of “Friends" star Matthew Perry.

Florida storm forces some weekend events to cancel or reschedule: Here's a running list

Florida storm forces some weekend events to cancel or reschedule: Here's a running list

A handful of events and festivals have had to change their plans – some canceled and some rescheduled – as a strong low pressure storm in the Gulf of Mexico heads towards Florida, where it's expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, high tide, and the potential for flooding, erosion, and isolated tornadoes.

A handful of events and festivals have had to change their plans – some canceled and some rescheduled – as a strong low pressure storm in the Gulf of Mexico heads towards Florida, where it's expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, high tide, and the potential for flooding, erosion, and isolated tornadoes.