Alachua school board under state scrutiny over free speech clash

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation. The accusation centers on a board member requesting the removal of a man who criticized Chair Dr. Sarah Rockwell after he shared a "conservative" viewpoint during public comment. The school district denies any First Amendment violation.

Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum

The Republican Party of Florida hosted its�2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. The forum included a multitude of events and featured speeches from top speakers throughout the day.

Deputy killed in ambush honored with road-renaming

The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. The road-renaming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Minneola City Hall. Link, 28, was killed in an ambush last year, while two other deputies were injured.

Gov. DeSantis delivers remarks at Florida Freedom Forum

The Republican Party of Florida hosted its Florida Freedom Forum on Saturday in Orlando. The annual fundraiser event serves as a platform for the party to gather, discuss their agenda and celebrate the conservative movement in Florida. The forum includes a multitude of events and features speeches from top speakers throughout the day. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was one of the many to share remarks at the event.

DeSantis clashes with protestors at Florida Freedom Forum

The Republican Party of Florida is hosting its Florida Freedom Forum on Saturday in Orlando. The annual fundraiser event serves as a platform for the party to gather, discuss their agenda and celebrate the conservative movement in Florida. The forum includes a multitude of events and features speeches from top speakers throughout the day. During Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' speech, several protestors were heard sharing their distaste for DeSantis' words.

Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds speaks on 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The Republican Party of Florida is hosting its Florida Freedom Forum on Saturday in Orlando. The annual fundraiser event serves as a platform for the party to gather, discuss their agenda and celebrate the conservative movement in Florida. The forum includes a multitude of events and features speeches from top speakers throughout the day. U.S. Congressman and Florida gov. candidate shared his thoughts on "Alligator Alcatraz" at the event.

Florida AG James Uthmeier speaks at Florida Freedom Forum

The Republican Party of Florida is hosting its Florida Freedom Forum on Saturday in Orlando. The annual fundraiser event serves as a platform for the party to gather, discuss their agenda and celebrate the conservative movement in Florida. The forum includes a multitude of events and features speeches from top speakers throughout the day. Florida AG James Uthmeier was one of the leaders to speak, and he touched on topics including crime and immigration enforcement.

Report: Florida auto insurance rates decline

After years of soaring car insurance premiums, Florida drivers are finally getting some relief. The rates among the five largest insurers here in Florida have dropped by an average of 6.5% this year.

Touring Orange County's newest elementary school

FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.

'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida shares emergency plans

The State of Florida is now sharing some of its emergency procedures at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center. FOX 35's Manny Martinez shares new documents released that show a heavily redacted emergency plan.

Lake Mary Little League continues fight for championship

The Lake Mary Little League is back at it again tonight for its fight for a championship. The game started at 5 p.m. Friday at Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins, Georgia. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn heads over to a local watch party to give us updates on the game.

Economic fallout amid new job numbers, tariff deals

President Donald Trump on Friday fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. FOX News Correspondent Connor Hansen talks more about the [potential United States economic fallout.