Brightline debuts Freedom Express train for Presidents Day
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Brightline celebrated Presidents Day and America’s 250th birthday by unveiling its new train, the Freedom Express, at the Orlando station. The train features artwork honoring U.S. history, including Washington crossing the Delaware, Apollo 11, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial.

Deputies credited with rescuing woman from house fire
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Two Volusia County deputies are being recognized for rescuing a woman from her burning home. Deputies Austin Graham rescued the woman from her burning DeLand home, while Deputy Nathan Vargas took over life-saving measures.

Friends remember Florida couple killed in plane crash in Texas
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A Central Florida pilot and his wife died when their small plane went down in Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The crash came after it was reported that oil was covering the plane's windshield, forcing the couple to declare an emergency as they attempted to land.

Brush fire ignites plastic inventory at Osceola County nursery
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A fast-moving brush fire spread to a commercial nursery in Osceola County over the weekend, igniting piles of plastic inventory and sending thick black smoke into the air for miles, officials said.

Teacher arrested after setting fire, violating burn ban, deputies say
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A Bartow High School teacher was arrested for violating a burn ban in Polk County – creating a fire that spread approximately five acres. 

Pregnant woman rescued from sinking car delivers 'miracle' baby
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A pregnant woman who was rescued from a sinking car off Interstate 95 in Martin County gave birth to a premature baby girl just hours after the crash.

NASA to hold Artemis II fueling rehearsal on Thursday
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NASA plans to conduct a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The nearly 50-hour countdown will begin at 6:40 p.m. EST on Feb. 17, leading to a simulated launch window opening at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

Florida mom fights medical bills after son injured in school bus crash
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A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.

4 children shot near downtown Orlando restaurant
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Four children were shot in broad daylight Sunday near downtown Orlando, and one remained in critical condition, authorities said. Police said the gunfire erupted after a fight involving kids outside Sister Soul Food on South Paramore Avenue. The restaurant was boarded up on Monday as officers continued searching for the shooters.

Deputy saves woman from DeLand house fire, officials say
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A Volusia County deputy saved a woman from a house fire in DeLand on Saturday. The fire happened at a home on Palmetto Avenue, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando weather: Near-record heat on the way
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FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner explains how warm it could get in Orlando this week -- and what's causing the heatwave. 

Osceola County nursery building ignites after brush fire spreads, officials say

A fast-moving brush fire in Osceola County on Sunday spread to a nearby manufacturing facility that produces plastics for commercial nurseries, sending huge plumes of black columns high into the air. Here's the good news: Less than 24 hours later, that fire is contained and under control, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue.

Tyler Reddick talks Daytona 500 win
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Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Daytona International Speedway. Hours after his win, he talked with FOX 35's Marley Capper about the the race. 

Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in chaotic finish
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Tyler Reddick captured his first Daytona 500 victory Sunday night, surviving a chaotic final lap and delivering a milestone win for team co-owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

Brush fire sparked by vehicle blaze shuts down I-95
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A brush fire that began with a vehicle blaze along Interstate 95 forced the temporary closure of the highway in both directions in Volusia County on Sunday, snarling traffic as fans left the nearby speedway.

US Air Force Thunderbirds talk Daytona 500 flyover
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds join FOX 35's Good Day Orlando ahead of their Daytona 500 flyover. 

Daytona 500: Starting lineup, weather forecast, how to watch live

The Daytona 500 is here – and so are the drivers and the fans! It's the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at the historic Daytona International Speedway in Florida!

Daytona 500 weather forecast
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FOX 35 provides the Daytona 500 weather forecast from the International Speedway.

Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crash; dog survives
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An Orlando couple was killed when their small plane crashed in Texas, but their dog survived, officials said.

Florida family says dog was euthanized within hour of pickup
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A St. Cloud family says they are heartbroken after their 14-year-old dog was euthanized less than an hour after being picked up by Osceola County Animal Services.