Countdown begins for Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando
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The countdown is on for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the final of three bowl games at Camping World Stadium, set to kick off on Wednesday.

Ex-Marion County Fire workers claim 'roughhousing' happened often at Fire Station 21

Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.

Johnny Damon steps up to help bring MLB to Orlando
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Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.

Woman accused of trying to kill disabled granddaughter
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A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.

Ex-Marion County firefighters: 'Roughhousing' was common
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Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand. 

New details in alleged Marion County firefighter hazing investigation
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A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.

Grocery store hours: What's open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?

Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures

Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.  

Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.

Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies

A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Volusia County officials remind residents personal fireworks not allowed on beaches

Florida law allows for consumer-grade fireworks on holidays such as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches, officials said.

Central Florida water parks close as arctic blast hits the area

Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."

Travel disruptions at Orlando airport begin to ease
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Travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport are beginning to ease after a busy holiday stretch, though delays and cancellations are still affecting some flights, particularly those connected to colder regions of the country.

Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested in Flagler County

A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Teen killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills shooting described as bubbly, outgoing

A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.