DeSantis, officials speak on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Pope Leo XIV's first mass in the Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrated his first mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning.
Orlando Dreamers say new MLB stadium could cost $2 billion
The projected cost to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando could climb by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers warning that construction expenses are on the rise.
Substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Sisters bring comfort to hurricane victims with handmade dolls
Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.
Florida nurse accused of assaulting disabled woman
A home health nurse from St. Cloud has been arrested after being accused of abusing a young disabled woman.
Reaction to election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope
History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the papacy. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Lightning strikes tree just feet from Florida home
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.
Firefighters test augmented reality helmets
Orange County Fire Rescue is among 80 departments nationwide selected to test a new augmented reality helmet designed to enhance firefighter visibility in smoke-filled environments.
Brevard commissioners vote down Space Coast Pride-Fest funding
The Brevard County Commission has denied a $5,000 grant request intended to support the annual Space Coast Pride-Fest in Melbourne, an event that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Commissioner Tom Goodson proposed the funding as part of a broader initiative to support local cultural events, but the motion failed to gain any support from his fellow commissioners.
Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit, crash
A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects? vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.
It's going to be a smelly seaweed summer
This particularly smelly seaweed washes up on our Atlantic coast beaches every year. Why will there be more this year? FOX 35's Marie Edinger learns why in Brevard County.
FOX 35 Investigates: Grief beyond the grave
Several Seminole County families are upset after they say items were tossed from their loved one's gravesites at Oviedo Methodist Cemetery. The church that runs the cemetery says the grounds were cleared as a health and safety hazard for maintenance crews. However, these families say they were never given notice. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth investigates.
TikTok trend could be dangerous, schools sending parents warning emails
Central Florida school districts are warning students and parents about a viral TikTok challenge. It's called the "Chromebook Challenge". People are sticking items in the devices port which causes it to spark, smoke, or catch fire. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has the latest from Mt. Dora.
Port Orange Walgreens shooter identified as 'disgruntled customer'
A 60-year-old man shot two employees inside a Walgreens pharmacy in Port Orange on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot, authorities confirmed. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest from Volusia County.
American cardinal elected as new pope, Diocese of Orlando
Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns is taking in the reactions from the Catholic Diocese of Orlando.
New pope elected: First American pope greets crowd
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV. He was elected during the third round of voting among the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo greeted the crowd on Thursday afternoon, his face painted with obvious emotion as he spoke to millions of people across the world.
New pope announced: Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV. The news came just over an hour after white smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel late Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. The papal conclave began Wednesday afternoon and lasted 25 hours, 37 minutes and 58 seconds.
Trump and First Lady attend military mothers celebration
Ahead of Mother's Day, First lady Melania Trump and President Trump took time at the White House to celebrate military mothers.