Rough weather strands sailboats in New Smyrna Beach

Rough weather is being blamed for a sailboat that ran aground on the sand in New Smyrna Beach — and officials say it may not be the only vessel to wash ashore this week.

Florida towns weigh budget cuts as property tax debate continues

Small towns across Florida are weighing budget cuts amid uncertainty over the future of property taxes, a key source of local revenue.

Tourists charged after hauling dead alligator strapped on roof of car

Two tourists are facing felony charges after deputies say they strapped a dead alligator to the roof of their vehicle and drove across Central Florida.

2 dogs die after locked in car in 78 degree weather, DeLand Police say

A DeLand man was arrested on felony animal torture charges after his two dogs died of heat stroke inside a locked car at a Volusia County Walmart on April 6.

Florida man arrested after 2 die in car from heat stroke
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A Florida man, David Micale, was arrested after a man, appearing to be drunk near a DeLand Walmart, left his dogs in a car. Both dogs later died from heat stroke, deputies said. 

Tussock caterpillars: Woman hospitalized after contact with fuzzy Central Florida bug

A local woman is sounding the alarm on how dangerous the fuzzy tussock Caterpillars really are. She was hospitalized after coming into contact with one and says the pain is excruciating.

Caught on camera: Teens on e-bikes vandalize Flagler County park, deputies say
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30 middle school students were reportedly playing the game "frogger," while riding e-bikes, as they tore up the front lawn at Flagler County park, deputies say. The teens also hopped onto a building roof from the drinking fountain and broke a changing table. The sheriff's office encourages parents to know what their kids are up to. 

Florida woman hospitalized from tussock caterpillars: 'Stay away'
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"All I could do was just scream." Nicole Herndon said she felt as if every inch of her body was on fire after she came into contact with a tussock caterpillar at her Mims home. Now, Herndon is cautioning people to stay aware and stay away from the caterpillars. 

No more property taxes? Indialantic considers eliminating police call center
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In Indialantic, Florida, the city is discussing whether to get rid of its police call center and move dispatchers to the sheriff's office. The police and fire dispatch costs the city around $500,000 per year. This discussion comes after legislators in Tallahassee are arguing to get rid of property taxes. 

Deputy tricked by deepfake video on social media; suspect arrested
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A South Florida man, Alexis Martínez-Arizala, was arrested after authorities accuse him a false reporting, after he allegedly told a Seminole County deputy that people were in his squad car, when the video was artificially created. Arizala is being extradited from Puerto Rico where he was arrested. 

911 call, body cam released of arrest after 2 window workers shot
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Newly released body camera footage shows the arrest of a driver who fled from Winter Park to Lake Mary after two window workers were shot. 

Artemis II: What happens after splashdown?
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During a press briefing on April 8, NASA discussed the splashdown of the Artemis II. The crew is expected to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Southern California, on Friday night, April 10. NASA explains how the Orion spacecraft will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and a step-by-step guide of what happens during splashdown, and after splashdown.

Artemis II splashdown: Where will crew land, how does that happen?
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During a press briefing on April 8, NASA discussed the splashdown of the Artemis II. The crew is expected to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Southern California, on Friday night, April 10. NASA explains how the Orion spacecraft will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and a step-by-step guide of what happens during splashdown.

No arrests after 2 hurt in shooting near University Central Florida
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Two men were hurt in a shooting that took place near the University of Central Florida on April 8. Deputies reported that the men were transported to the hospital, but have not disclosed whether an arrest has been made in connection to this incident. 

2 sailboats wash up on New Smyrna Beach amid rough wave conditions
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Amid the fast 40 mile per hour wind and 14 foot waves, two sailboats were found washed on the shore of New Smyrna Beach. A couple in the boat, who called 911, are expected to be Ok.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date announced after refurbishment of 'wildest ride in the wilderness'

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World is set to reopen next month, following an extensive refurbishment that adds new visual elements while maintaining the ride’s classic storyline and thrills.

Florida Film Festival debuts 160 groundbreaking films
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Wade Neal, Executive Director of the Enzian Theater and Tim Anderson, Programming Manager with the Enzian Theater join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Florida Film Festival, showcasing 160 films from 31 countries at the Enzian Theater in Orlando, featuring directors and filmmakers speaking with attendees about their works live at the Enzian Theater and local Regal Theaters the Florida Film Festival partners with.