FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
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The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.

Former Lake Mary teacher pleaded guilty to inappropriate relationship with minor, prosecutors say

A former Seminole County teacher pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from a misconduct investigation last year, involving sending sexually charged messages to a 17-year-old student, prosecutors said. 

Reward offered in arrest of man accused of beating, dragging woman
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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.

Orlando Police investigate barricade, shooting incident
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The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the area of Edgewater Drive and Lee Road in Orlando, saying a suspect is barricaded in a building. Now, window and the front door of a tattoo shop are shattered where it's believed the suspect ran inside.

Surveillance video: Barricade situation in Orlando
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Surveillance video shared with FOX 35 Orlando appeared to show the moment SWAT is stations outside a strip mall near Edgewater Drive and Lee Road. Police. Police said it was investigating an active barricade situation.

Florida Education Board votes for 'Phoenix Declaration'
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The Florida Board of Education discussed it's views for adopting The Heritage Foundation's Phoenix Declaration into Florida schools. People spoke during public comment, sharing their views in favor of or against adopting the policy. After a unanimous vote, Florida was the first state in the U.S. to adopt The Phoenix Declaration.

Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?

Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?

Law firm Morgan & Morgan drops 'Steamboat Willie' lawsuit against Disney

Law firm Morgan & Morgan has dropped its lawsuit against Disney that sought a ruling on whether it could use images of “Steamboat Willie" in one of its ads.

Anna Kepner update: Funeral planned after death on Carnival cruise ship

One week after the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, her family plans a celebration of life, in honor of Anna who "who filled the world with laughter, love, and light," her obituary said.

Trader Joe's opens in Daytona Beach: First look inside, grand opening, hours

Trader Joe's newest grocery store in Florida opened Friday morning in Daytona Beach, marking the chain's fourth store in Central Florida and 26th store in the state.

Florida Sheriff Chitwood to NY cops: Come work here
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is encouraging New York police officers to move to Florida and highlighting some of the benefits: a signing bonus and school choice, among them. This comes after the election of mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York.

Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
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The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.