Florida to ban soda, sweets from SNAP purchases starting April 20

In one month, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase sugary foods, snacks and drinks with SNAP benefits. 

4 Central Florida teens die in 4 separate shootings this Christmas: Who are they, what we know

Four teenagers – three in Orange County and one in Volusia County – died in the span of five days, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28. These teens – three boys and one girl, ages 13 to 17, were shot and killed.

Fireworks on New Year's Eve: What's legal and not legal in Florida?

As the countdown to 2026 begins, several cities and towns will celebrate the New Year with professional firework shows. There are also several tents in grocery store parking lots selling smaller, consumer-grade fireworks, like sparklers, fountains, and Roman candles.

New Year's grocery store hours: What's open and closed?

Are the grocery stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Here are the hours for Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club

Swimmers train at Lake Cane despite cold blast
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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
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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 as more birds are dying: 'Very disheartening'

Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.

Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.