New program enticing restaurants to return to downtown Orlando

The City of Orlando is trying to beef up the downtown restaurant scene following the closure of popular places that shut down or moved out in the past couple of years. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish reports on the new the program that's offering to help new restaurants open.

Hotel, entertainment complex planned at old Wyndham Orlando site

A multibillion-dollar hotel and entertainment project is in development on the 43-acre site of the former Wyndham Orlando Resort, not far from Fun Spot on International Drive. Developers plan to build a brand-new hotel alongside a 100,000-square-foot entertainment complex as part of a sweeping effort to revitalize Central Florida?s tourism corridor.

Volusia County teen accused of fake school bomb threat

A 15-year-old student was arrested Tuesday afternoon after authorities say he submitted a false bomb threat tip targeting a Volusia County school. The teen was taken into custody at High Banks Learning Center in Deltona.

Lake County adds locks to elementary schools

Lake County has decided to install door locks in elementary schools in the district. However, the price has increased due to tariff's. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has the latest from Lake County.

Argument over girl ends in murder in Osceola County

An argument over a girl ended in murder back in April. Today the Osceola County Sheriff announced that an arrest has been made in the case. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest updates in the Alert Center.

New Smyrna Beach residents protest proposed development

New Smyrna Beach residents are protesting a proposed development. They claim New Smyrna Beach is already way to crowded and these new homes and business would only make things worse. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest from the city council meeting in Volusia County.

Florida officials release dozens of snakes to eat invasive snakes

State officials have released dozens of Indigo Snakes into the wild in The Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they were released to help kill off invasive snake species which will help balance the ecosystem. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more from the Orianne Center in Lake County.

President Trump's Middle East tour continues

President Trump continued his Middle East tour Wednesday making stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The president also met with the new leader of Syria. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest from the Alert Center.

Welcome to Rockville kicks off with 90?+ temperatures

Welcome to Rockville, the 4-day festival held at the Daytona Speedway, is expected to kick off Thursday with high temperatures in the 90s. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more information from Volusia County on how the event plans to keep attendees cool in the heat.

1-year-old in hospital after shoot-out in West Cocoa

A 1-year-old girl was shot in the pelvis during a shootout Tuesday afternoon outside Cocoa Meat & Produce, where three men opened fire on a 17-year-old who was with the child and her mother. FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the latest updates on this case.

Skydive DeLand CEO Bob Hallett killed in crash

Bob Hallett, the president and CEO of Skydive Deland, was killed in a crash on Tuesday in DeLand, Florida. His death was felt around the skydiving community. FOX 35's Hannah McKenzie talked to someone who knew Hallett about him.