Florida officials repaint rainbow crosswalk near Pulse site
Florida officials have once again painted over the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub site. Protesters added the rainbow design after Florida officials had recently repainted the crosswalk. The crosswalk honored the 49 lives lost in the 2016 nightclub shooting. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares the latest on the situation.
Volusia County student hit by car on e-bike: 'it was a nightmare'
The crash happened on Aug. 11, which also happened to be the first day of school for Volusia County Schools.
Orlando Pulse crosswalk painted black overnight - again
The rainbow crosswalk in downtown Orlando near the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting ? at the time, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history ? was repainted black overnight, a day after people defiantly re-painted it in rainbow colors. People were back at the crosswalk appearing to use chalk to color over the black paint.
Florida EMT candidate dies during agility test
A 40-year-old firefighter/EMT candidate died Friday morning during a pre-employment physical agility test with Flagler County Fire Rescue, authorities said. Fendrick Gabaud, 40, of Ormond Beach, died Friday morning during a pre-employment physical agility test with Flagler County Fire Rescue in Bunnell. The test included climbing stairs, lifting hoses, advancing charged hose lines, and dragging a 150-pound manikin.
Today: Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend
FOX 35's Esther Bower previews the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Raceway, part of the NASCAR Cup Series. The last playoff spot is up for grabs in this race.
Apopka man fights off bear attack
A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law?s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week.
At least 18 other decorative crosswalks not in FDOT compliance
A rainbow-colored sidewalk near the Pulse nightclub memorial was painted over this week by the Florida Department of Transportation, sparking frustration among survivors and renewed protests in Orlando. The FDOT stated that the crosswalk was out of compliance with its 2025 design standards and has directed officials to correct at least 18 other decorative crosswalks or intersections by September 4.
Sheriff seeks return of man accused in child sex assault
Authorities in Flagler County are working with governors in Florida and North Carolina to bring back a 72-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a child more than a decade ago.
First look: 'Beak and Barrel' pirate-themed tavern at Magic Kingdom
A pirate-themed tavern is set to debut at Walt Disney World?s Magic Kingdom next week, and demand is already so high that reservations are booked through late October.
Defiant protesters repaint Pulse Memorial crosswalk in rainbow colors
Protesters returned to the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in downtown Orlando on Friday after state crews painted over the rainbow-colored markings, sparking renewed outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates and residents.
Teacher faces discipline after mock award sparks backlash
A Gainesville High School history teacher is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award labeling him ?most likely to become a dictator,? sparking backlash from the student?s family and state officials.
DeLand firefighters alert system to protect hearing
A new alert system aimed at protecting firefighters? health is being introduced at the DeLand Fire Department, where officials say it could help reduce hearing damage and stress from traditional alarms. The Emergency Alerting System, or EAS, uses red flashing lights and vibration to wake firefighters for calls instead of loud sirens.
Truck driver accused in deadly Florida U-turn crash back in Florida
Harjinder Singh, the man accused of killing three people after he allegedly made an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike, has been extradited to Florida. Singh's brother has also been arrested on charges related to the deadly crash.
Orlando police officers shoot man who charged with scissors: OPD
Orlando police officers shot and killed a man who allegedly charged at them with a pair of scissors in a downtown park, sending stray bullets into a nearby coffee shop, authorities said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis press conference
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference to discuss the state's immigration efforts and Alligator Alcatraz.
Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Alligator Alcatraz judge's ruling
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a federal judge's ruling barring more people from being sent to Alligator Alcatraz, an ICE detention facility in South Florida, would not stop them from enforcing immigration. He referred to the judge as an "activist judge," and said the ruling was not unexpected. He said the state would respond accordingly. DeSantis also talked about the semi truck driver accused of killing 3 people after making an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike. DeSantis said that driver was from Indian, but came to the U.S. illegally through Mexico. DeSantis said he did not speak English, yet obtained his CDL in both Washington and California.
Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend at Daytona International Speedway
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Track president Frank Kelleher joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the race, the fan experience, and what's at stake for the professional drivers.
Christina Hollerbach intends to run for Sanford Mayor
Christina Hollerbach, a longtime Sanford resident and business leader, announced Thursday her intent to run for mayor in 2026. A formal campaign filing is expected in November ahead of the August election.
Armed man shot, killed by Orlando police
Orlando police officers shot and killed a man near a park in downtown Orlando early Friday morning after that man charged at them with a pair of scissors and refused commands to drop them, according to Deputy Chief Chad Ochiuzzo. The shooting happened shortly before 4 a.m. nearWest Chatham Avenue and Amelia Street, west of Interstate 4, and not far from Luminary Green Park.
Orlando police shoot, kill man who charged at them with scissors, police say
Orlando police officers shot and killed a man near a park in downtown early Friday morning after they said that the man charged at them with a pair of scissors and refused commands to drop them.