Florida Education Board votes for 'Phoenix Declaration'
The Florida Board of Education discussed it's views for adopting The Heritage Foundation's Phoenix Declaration into Florida schools. People spoke during public comment, sharing their views in favor of or against adopting the policy. After a unanimous vote, Florida was the first state in the U.S. to adopt The Phoenix Declaration.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Law firm Morgan & Morgan drops 'Steamboat Willie' lawsuit against Disney
Law firm Morgan & Morgan has dropped its lawsuit against Disney that sought a ruling on whether it could use images of “Steamboat Willie" in one of its ads.
Florida Sheriff Chitwood to NY cops: Come work here
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is encouraging New York police officers to move to Florida and highlighting some of the benefits: a signing bonus and school choice, among them. This comes after the election of mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York.
Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
Orlando weather: Warm weather returns after record lows across Central Florida
The first significant chill of the season is giving way to warming weather. That trend is expected to continue into the weekend.
No charges for OPD detective in death of bystander
An Orlando police detective will not face criminal charges in connection with a February chase that ended with the death of a 56-year-old bystander, prosecutors announced.
Eustis neighborhood bridge reopens weeks after collapse
A neighborhood bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates community is back open after collapsing two weeks ago under 20 inches of rain, allowing families to finally drive back into their homes. Residents had expected to be blocked out until Thanksgiving, but the repaired culvert — commonly referred to as a bridge by neighbors — reopened at 5 p.m. Thursday.
ULA Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral
ULA launched an Atlas V rocket carrying a ViaSat high-capacity broadband satellite from Space Launch Complex 41 on Thursday.
Brevard County sheriff’s office welcomes new bloodhound
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to its ranks: Max, a 1-year-old bloodhound donated to help deputies find missing people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Bryan Jennings executed decades after child kidnapping, rape, murder
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night. Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m. at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection.
Ex-marine executed in 1979 abduction, murder of child
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
End to government shutdown allows for federal flood relief in Titusville
Now that the federal government has reopened, Titusville residents can receive help for homeowners struggling after the neighborhoods were flooded. Small businesses, non-profits, homeowners and renters are among those who can get loans, and can speak with teams set up at the library until December.
Collapsed Eustis bridge reopens after partial collapse
A Eustis bridge that partially collapsed last month due to rain is now back open. Now cars can drive over the bridge in a construction feat that took six days with a lot of help. As of 3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, the bridge construction was completed -- including nearby roads, sidewalks and the culverts and watermain under the bridge.
Eustis bridge re-built in 6 days: roads, culverts, watermain
In six days, the culvert and main water line were redone. This damage was caused by a storm that hit Eustis, causing a washout the partial collapse of a private bridge in a neighborhood. Now, the bridge is open and cars can drive on it.
Walkers with seats now banned at SeaWorld, new policy
According to SeaWorld's latest policy, the amusement park is now banning "rollators" -- known as walkers with seats. One woman was introduced to the new policy when she attended the park and told by security that she couldn't take her walker in -- though she'd been at the park with her walker 24 hours before. SeaWorld told FOX 35 the walkers pose a safety concern.
Alachua School Board Chair defends Charlie Kirk comments
The Florida Board of Education said its keeping an eye on Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Vice Chair, for her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his murder on Facebook. The board said the posts were "egregious for anyone to make, let alone an school board leader." Certain said the comment was made her personal Facebook profile, not one representing the board.
Orlando Police officer not charged in bystander's death
An officer with the Orlando Police Department, Christopher Moulton, won't face charges in a February incident in which a bystander died during a police pursuit. The chase ended with Gerald Neal, 56, trapped under the suspect's car. A state attorney says there's not enough proof to charge Moulton with manslaughter, with not enough proof of negligence on his part.
MCO faces delays after government shutdown ending
Flights at Orlando International Airport are still operating with a 6% reduction, even after government shutdown ended and air traffic control workers are back to work. The FAA says they want to keep monitoring and make sure its safe before flights ramp back up. At this time, there’s no need to additional flight cuts, the FAA said, but they’ll continue to monitor flight traffic.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission heads to Mars from Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.