Orange County opening 4 new schools this fall
Orange County Public Schools will open four new schools this fall, including two high schools, one elementary school, and a K-12 school for students with behavioral disorders.
NASA wants to expand commercial capabilities of ISS
NASA is looking to expand the commercial capabilities of the International Space Station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spoke about the future of the ISS at Cape Canaveral on Tuesday. He highlighted the efforts of private companies, which are playing a larger role in research on the outpost.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
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Because the coronavirus testing site at Barnett Park has been so busy lately, Orange County has opened a second location at the Econ Soccer Complex.
Preparing school buses for more students
The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.
Districts extend online learning sign-up as COVID rise leaves parents torn
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign their kids up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about whether to send their students back into the classroom.
Turtle learning to swim after flipper amputated
After a sea turtle got tangled in a fishing line, it had to have one of his flippers amputated. Now, the turtle name Riptide is learning to swim all over again at the Brevard Zoo.
Polk sheriff: 17 arrested in undercover child predator sting
Over a dozen arrests were made after suspects thought they were on their way to meet young teenagers to have sex, but it turned out they were communicating with undercover detectives, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Body of gunshot victim found at Osceola County intersection
A man was found shot dead in an intersection in Osceola County. Fire Rescue received a call about a body found at the intersection of Donegan and Central avenues around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
Doctor prescribing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some patients
One Central Florida doctor has been testing all of his 65-and-older patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine for coronavirus antibodies. In some cases, the results have shown no presence of the antibodies months after the shot, which is why he is prescribing a third booster shot for those patients.
War of words over COVID hospitalizations in Florida
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing to get more people vaccinated as COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals are seeing a record number of patients.
DeSantis doubles down as Florida again breaks COVID record
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down Tuesday as the state again broke its record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, insisting that the spike will soon abate and that he will not impose any business restrictions or mask mandates.
Dog found hogtied behind Orlando business 'doing well,' gets makeover
Petal, the poodle that was found hogtied in a plastic bag in Orlando, continues to make improvements – and she's got a whole new look!
New COVID-19 testing site opens to help meet demand
On Tuesday, Orange County opened a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on the east side of the county.
Shooting in Pine Hills sends woman to hospital
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was shot in Pine Hills during a fight.
All eyes on the weather as Boeing's Starliner launch targets Tuesday liftoff
FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King has your forecast.
Stranded air travelers in tears over more cancellations at OIA
Frustrations continue at Orlando International Airport after weather and "operational delays" led to the cancellations of hundreds of Spirit Airlines flights.
More kids hospitalized with COVID-19
As COVID cases rise in Florida, a growing number of children are ending up in the hospital with the virus.
Travelers stranded after Spirit Airline cancellations
Spirit Airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the country leaving thousands of travelers rushing to rebook their flights.
Bodycam shows wheel that washed up on Florida beach
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office shared bodycam video of a strange vessel that washed ashore on the morning of July 24. It turned out to be a Central Florida man who was ‘walking on water’ for charity.