Drought, recent freeze raise wildfire risk across Florida
Fire officials are warning that a recent hard freeze, combined with ongoing drought conditions, is increasing the risk of wildfires across the state.
Fire officials are warning that a recent hard freeze, combined with ongoing drought conditions, is increasing the risk of wildfires across the state.
School board chair said he was threatened over warning to students
The chairman of the Brevard County School Board says he has received threats after sending a letter warning students they could face discipline for participating in planned walkouts at three high schools to protest immigration enforcement.
The chairman of the Brevard County School Board says he has received threats after sending a letter warning students they could face discipline for participating in planned walkouts at three high schools to protest immigration enforcement.
Thunder by the Bay festival returns to Sarasota
The Thunder by the Bay Music and Motor Festival is returning to Sarasota for its 28th annual event, featuring performances from rock and country acts including Night Ranger, 38 Special and headliner Montgomery Gentry.
The Thunder by the Bay Music and Motor Festival is returning to Sarasota for its 28th annual event, featuring performances from rock and country acts including Night Ranger, 38 Special and headliner Montgomery Gentry.
Cold-stunned sea turtles arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Orange County school board weighs e-bike restrictions
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Residents seek answers as railroad tie fire raises health concerns
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
NASA delays Artemis II moon mission after hydrogen leaks
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
Josh D'Amaro named next Walt Disney Company CEO
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
Road collapse in Groveland raises safety concerns
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
NASA pushes Artemis II launch window to March
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.
Nancy Guthrie was 'taken from her home, against her will'
In a Feb. 3 update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update in his office's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was taken from a home on Sunday, Feb. 1 and no suspects have been identified at this time, Nanos said.
In a Feb. 3 update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update in his office's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was taken from a home on Sunday, Feb. 1 and no suspects have been identified at this time, Nanos said.
Floridians roundup cold-stunned 'invasive' iguanas
As Florida experienced a historic freeze, the FWC permitted residents to temporarily collect and transport iguanas and then turn them into the FWC. FOX 35 caught up with some residents who picked up nearly 30 iguanas.
As Florida experienced a historic freeze, the FWC permitted residents to temporarily collect and transport iguanas and then turn them into the FWC. FOX 35 caught up with some residents who picked up nearly 30 iguanas.
Brush fire shuts down part of I-95 in Brevard County
In Brevard County, crews battled a brush fire that shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 for a seven-mile stretch through Palm Bay. Firefighters worked to contain the flames and smoke, and all lanes were reopened later in the evening.
In Brevard County, crews battled a brush fire that shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 for a seven-mile stretch through Palm Bay. Firefighters worked to contain the flames and smoke, and all lanes were reopened later in the evening.
Massive hole swallows section of road in Lake County
A large sinkhole swallowed part of a road in Lake County, prompting officials to close the stretch and warn residents that the collapse could continue to grow. The hole has raised concerns for nearby homes and drivers in the area.
A large sinkhole swallowed part of a road in Lake County, prompting officials to close the stretch and warn residents that the collapse could continue to grow. The hole has raised concerns for nearby homes and drivers in the area.
DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an alleged attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an alleged attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
NASA pauses Artemis II countdown during launch rehearsal
NASA conducted a critical test of its Artemis II moon rocket Monday night at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing the countdown after a minor equipment issue during the wet dress rehearsal, a key milestone ahead of the mission’s first crewed flight.
NASA conducted a critical test of its Artemis II moon rocket Monday night at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing the countdown after a minor equipment issue during the wet dress rehearsal, a key milestone ahead of the mission’s first crewed flight.
NASA works through issues during Artemis II dress rehearsal
NASA teams worked through technical issues Monday as they conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, a critical test ahead of the planned crewed flight around the moon.
NASA teams worked through technical issues Monday as they conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, a critical test ahead of the planned crewed flight around the moon.
Freeze damages crops at Central Florida farms
Back-to-back nights of hard freezes are taking a heavy toll on Central Florida farms, damaging crops and raising concerns about long-term losses for growers across the region.
Back-to-back nights of hard freezes are taking a heavy toll on Central Florida farms, damaging crops and raising concerns about long-term losses for growers across the region.
Former Florida principal gets probation in underage house party case
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
Florida freeze causes flooding, water outages at schools
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.