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New details are emerging in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose case remains under FBI investigation more than two weeks after she died aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, but no arrests have been made.

A month after a flash flood swamped hundreds of homes in Brevard County, some residents say they are still struggling to reach their properties — and now one homeowner has been cited for trying to pump water out.

Central Florida law enforcement responded to three separate police standoffs in almost as many days, including one that left three people dead. In Deltona, Volusia County deputies confronted a man armed with multiple weapons who was reportedly setting fires in the street on Patron Avenue. In Brevard County, an hours-long standoff in Titusville ended with the arrest of a man who police said had threatened family members—meanwhile, a shooting during an eviction in Indian River County on Friday left a deputy, a locksmith, and the suspect dead.

Universal Studios is pursuing new technology aimed at improving safety on its rides, according to recently published patent filings obtained by FOX 35.

The race for governor is getting more crowded here in Florida. Republican James Fishback, an investment firm CEO who consulted on federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operations this year, announced Monday he will run for Florida governor in 2026.

A judge on Tuesday refused to halt Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt, allowing the state’s first hunt in a decade to move forward despite an ongoing lawsuit.

Two people were killed, and two teenagers were injured after a Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a van in Apopka, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Alexandria Place as an ACCESS LYNX van was making a turn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Nov. 20 family custody court filing, confirms the FBI is conducing a murder investigation into the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner. Kepner's 16-year-old step brother -- who previous documents identified as a suspect in her death -- is named in these documents. Now, Kepner's stepmother wants to keep the public from viewing these documents, motioning for a gag order.

The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Morcos Lopez is changing her plea in a racketeering case tied to an alleged illegal gambling ring.

As people hit the road for the holidays, authorities are sharing advice drivers should keep in mind to stay safe.

A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Midway on Sunday evening. The suspect is still on the loose, according to Seminole County deputies.

FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte reports on the action!

Deputies said the man shot his roommate after a night of drinking.

The suspect involved in a shooting that killed a deputy and injured two others in Indian River County on Friday has died, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.

FOX 35’s Esther Bower has the latest updates and travel tips from Orlando International Airport as Thanksgiving holiday travel ramps up.

FOX 35’s Esther Bower has the latest updates and travel tips from MCO as Thanksgiving holiday travel ramps up.