Government shutdown update: Democrats share remarks

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Democratic leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.

Government shutdown 2025 update: GOP leadership remarks

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Congressional GOP leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.

Child with autism treading water rescued by Florida deputy

An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy jumped into a retention pond to help a child, who reportedly had autism, as he was treading water inside that pond. Body-camera video showed the moment the 2 deputies ran to the water and one jumped in.

Discipline or corporal punishment? Sub won't be charged

A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.

Palm Bay scolds councilmember over controversial comments

The City of Palm Bay has released a statement distancing itself from social media comments made by Council member Chandler Langevin. Langevin shared some thoughts on social media about immigrants from India who live in Florida that were considered to be divisive and offensive. Now, Palm Bay City Councilmembers want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him from the council.