Epic Universe Orlando: Inside How To Train Your Dragon
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Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.

Epic Universe preview ahead of grand opening
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FOX 35's David Martin shares what you need to know ahead of the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe.

This year’s top baby names in each state

New data from the Social Security Administration reveals the top baby names of 2024 for each state. The numbers show Montana and New Hampshire bucking some national trends.

Epic Universe: How it will impact Central Florida tourism
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Epic Universe, the highly anticipated new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, officially opens Thursday, May 22! FOX 35's David Martin shares everything you need to know ahead of the grand opening.

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 crew members

The ship, named the Cuauhtemoc, was in New York on a global goodwill tour when it hit the bridge and snapped its three masts.

Actress Mariska Hargitay reveals her biological father was not Mickey Hargitay

In a recent Vanity Fair interview and her new documentary, actress Mariska Hargitay revealed that her biological father is not Mickey Hargitay, as long believed.

Florida concerts: Live Nation $30 Ticket to Summer deal

Live Nation has announced its "$30 Ticket to Summer" deal for 2025, allowing fans to see a range of acts nationwide for less. Here's what we know about the local Florida venues and some of the biggest acts.

Palm Springs bombing suspect identified: 'Intentional act of terrorism'

The man who bombed a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic Saturday is the man suspected to have died in the explosion, authorities said.

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without a pilot, report says

A Lufthansa flight co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit last year, leaving the plane without a pilot for 10 minutes, German media reported.

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass

Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.

South Carolina parents arrested after infant found with rat bite marks

Parents in South Carolina have been arrested and charged after their 6-month-old baby girl was found with multiple bite marks from a field rat.

Fugitive in 1998 Christmas Day DUI crash that killed teens in Orlando captured in Canada

A Florida man accused of a deadly 1998 Christmas Day crash that killed two teenagers in Orlando has been captured in Canada after more than two decades on the run, officials confirmed.

Viv's 4th annual lemonade stand returns this weekend
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Vivian, 10, is holding her fourth annual lemonade stand tomorrow in Rockledge. She is battling a rare and aggressive brain tumor. The event is to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law

A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.

Hang 8 dog surfing in Flagler Beach
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FOX 35's David Martin reports on the 2025 Hang 8 Dog Surfing event in Flagler Beach.