Families ring in 'Noon Year's Eve' at Orlando Science Center
While many New Year’s Eve celebrations had yet to begin, families in Central Florida rang in the new year early with a kid-friendly afternoon event at the Orlando Science Center.
While many New Year’s Eve celebrations had yet to begin, families in Central Florida rang in the new year early with a kid-friendly afternoon event at the Orlando Science Center.
Celebrating the New Year responsibly
As New Year’s celebrations bring fireworks and large gatherings across Central Florida, law enforcement agencies are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid dangerous behavior that can lead to serious injuries or deaths.
As New Year’s celebrations bring fireworks and large gatherings across Central Florida, law enforcement agencies are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid dangerous behavior that can lead to serious injuries or deaths.
Whales near extinction spotted along the Space Coast
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead. Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, which works on real estate projects across the region, said multiple long-discussed developments are moving closer to reality.
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead. Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, which works on real estate projects across the region, said multiple long-discussed developments are moving closer to reality.
Swimmers train at Lake Cane despite cold blast
Swimmers didn't let the cold weather stop them from a morning swim at Lake Cane. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Swimmers didn't let the cold weather stop them from a morning swim at Lake Cane. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Cold weather greets fans ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday in downtown Orlando, with about 50,000 fans expected to attend amid unusually chilly Central Florida weather.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday in downtown Orlando, with about 50,000 fans expected to attend amid unusually chilly Central Florida weather.
Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Some of them, especially gannets, have died during migration from around Canada down to the Gulf. However, other birds like pelicans and seagulls have also been spotted by beachgoers, which has people asking, ‘What’s killing the wildlife?’
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Some of them, especially gannets, have died during migration from around Canada down to the Gulf. However, other birds like pelicans and seagulls have also been spotted by beachgoers, which has people asking, ‘What’s killing the wildlife?’
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off with over-the-top food offerings
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday at Camping World Stadium, and fans attending the game are being encouraged to bring their appetites along with their team spirit.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday at Camping World Stadium, and fans attending the game are being encouraged to bring their appetites along with their team spirit.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Christmas Eve crash leaves Brevard County community grieving
A Christmas Eve crash has left a Brevard County community mourning the death of a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School.
A Christmas Eve crash has left a Brevard County community mourning the death of a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School.
Cold weather prompts Central Florida residents to turn on heat
A cold weather alert is prompting many Central Florida residents to turn on their heat, in some cases for the first time this season, as temperatures drop behind a strong cold front.
A cold weather alert is prompting many Central Florida residents to turn on their heat, in some cases for the first time this season, as temperatures drop behind a strong cold front.
Countdown begins for Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando
The countdown is on for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the final of three bowl games at Camping World Stadium, set to kick off on Wednesday.
The countdown is on for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the final of three bowl games at Camping World Stadium, set to kick off on Wednesday.
Orlando weather: Freeze warning, cold weather advisory amid Florida cold snap
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s in several parts of Central Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s in several parts of Central Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Johnny Damon steps up to help bring MLB to Orlando
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Woman accused of trying to kill disabled granddaughter
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.
Ex-Marion County firefighters: 'Roughhousing' was common
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
New details in alleged Marion County firefighter hazing investigation
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Woman accused of trying to kill 13-year-old great-granddaughter in attempted murder-suicide
A DeLand woman is accusing of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter in a murder-suicide attempt, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A DeLand woman is accusing of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter in a murder-suicide attempt, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Volusia County
A crash on I-95 northbound in Volusia County is causing traffic delays.
A crash on I-95 northbound in Volusia County is causing traffic delays.