Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay
Protests continue in Brevard County as new details emerge surrounding a controversial decision by Brevard Public Schools not to renew a teacher?s contract after she used a student?s preferred name without parental consent ? a violation of Florida law.
Orange County Sheriff's Office responds to 911 audit
An Orange County couple?s struggle to reach 911 during an emergency has reignited concerns over dispatcher response times, now backed by new data from the county?s first-ever audit of its call center.
Orange County Public Schools pausing new construction
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Man faces charges in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler
A man accused of exchanging gunfire during a chaotic shootout that left a 1-year-old girl injured appeared before a Brevard County judge Tuesday, while three other suspects remain at large.
FHP troopers ram vehicles, make arrests in street takeover
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.
Epic Universe: Exploring 'How to Train Your Dragon ? Isle of Berk'
Universal?s highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park opened its gates to members of the media this week, offering a first look at one of its five immersive lands: the Isle of Berk, inspired by the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
From the archive: Epic Universe 2019 announcement
Universal revealed its plans to open Epic Universe, soon to be its fourth theme park in Florida, in August 2019. Nearly six years later, Epic Universe will celebrate its grand opening on May 22, 2025. It's home to five worlds: Super Nintendo World, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, and Celestial Park.
Axiom 4 Mission: Space officials give update
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida no earlier than June 8 and will last approximately two weeks. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer discusses the latest details.
Trump administration: Answering children's questions
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered children's questions about the latest developments within the Trump administration during a White House press briefing held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis talk Hope Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hosting a press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at The Vault in Tampa. The pair are discussing Hope Florida's partnerships with local state businesses.
Kentucky braces for more severe weather after deadly tornadoes
London, Kentucky, was severely impacted by last weekend's tornado outbreak, and now bracing for another round of severe storms as a new system threatens vulnerable parts of the Bluegrass State on Tuesday. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres is on the ground in London with the latest.
Trump meets with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump met with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning.
Gov. DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act: What does it mean?
Starting July 1, officers will no longer be allowed to conduct random "safety compliance" stops unless they have probable cause. Instead, boaters can display a "Florida Freedom Boater" decal, indicating they?ve already met required safety standards. The new law also protects the rights of residents to use gas-powered boats on Florida waters.
Commissioner endorses Orlando Dreamers' MLB bid
Orange County Commissioner Mike Scott announced his support for the Orlando Dreamers, the organization working to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida.
Audit finds Orange County 911 call response times fall short
An internal audit has revealed that the Orange County Sheriff?s Office is falling short of state-mandated 911 call response standards ? with some callers left waiting longer than they should during emergencies.
Mother of teen shooting victim speaks out
For the first time, the mother of a 19-year-old shooting victim is speaking publicly, following a second arrest in her son?s murder case ? this time, an elementary school cafeteria worker.
Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
Space Coast volunteer fire departments face staffing crisis
Volunteer fire departments along Florida?s Space Coast are facing a critical staffing shortage, prompting cities like Indian Harbour Beach to consider hiring paid firefighters for the first time in decades.
Epic Universe's grand opening calls for patience
Epic Universe, the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando Resort and the first major new park to open in the area since the 1990s, is expected to draw millions of visitors in its first year.
Epic business with Epic Universe's grand opening
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated grand opening of Universal?s Epic Universe theme park, set to open Thursday, and nearby businesses are bracing for what they hope will be a flood of new customers.