Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigns

Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Rios has resigned from his position following apparent comments made during a recent budget presentation to the Board of Commissioners, the county announced on Tuesday.

Orlando weather: More afternoon storms for Central Florida as heat index tops 100

Afternoon and evening showers and storms are on the way Tuesday, with chances remaining fairly scattered. A heat advisory is also in place again for most of Central Florida.

Apopka tax hike: City deadlocked following heated meeting ahead of state deadline

A heated debate over how to plug a growing budget deficit ended without a resolution at Apopka City Hall, leaving city leaders at a standstill just days before a critical state deadline.

Live updates: Severe thunderstorms in Orlando, Central Florida

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking widespread showers and severe thunderstorms in Orlando and across Central Florida.

Lake Eola swans head to new homes ahead of $60 million park renovation

As part of a $60 million park renovation, the City of Orlando is rehoming its iconic Lake Eola swans to a specialized facility for exotic animals.

Orlando weather: Rain and storms return to Central Florida this weekend after brief dry spell

A stretch of dry weather across Central Florida is expected to end this weekend as scattered showers and thunderstorms return, bringing higher humidity and a more typical midsummer weather pattern.

FOX 35 Backpack Brigade collecting school supplies for Florida families: What to know, how to help

Need school supplies? The FOX 35 Care Force is helping to collect donations at the 2026 Backpack Brigade, benefitting local students through One Heart for Women and Children. Here's how you can help.

Construction worker injured in 20-foot fall at UCF stadium renovation project

A construction worker was hospitalized Friday after falling about 20 feet while working on the Roth Tower renovation project at UCF's Acrisure Bounce House stadium.

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

Orlando Public Library moves forward with major renovation plans

The Orange County Library System has released new details about the renovation project planned for the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando.

Orange County installing speed cameras at 12 schools: Here's where, when, what to know

Orange County plans to install a dozen speed enforcement cameras in school zones throughout the county. It's the latest tool that is part of a multi-year safety initiative aimed at protecting students and staff, and reducing speeding in school zones.

Universal reports 'softened' attendance at Orlando theme parks

Comcast executives said Thursday that performance at Universal Orlando was below expectations as attendance slowed at its theme parks this summer.