Orlando weather: Daytona 500 forecast; tornado watch; strong thunderstorm threat, timeline, impacts
If you're headed to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, it's going to be hot and windy, but, most importantly, the potential for rain should stay away long enough for the race to go on, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. However, Sunday night is when the threat of strong, severe thunderstorms arrives.
If you're headed to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, it's going to be hot and windy, but, most importantly, the potential for rain should stay away long enough for the race to go on, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. However, Sunday night is when the threat of strong, severe thunderstorms arrives.
1 person in custody after shooting incident at Kay Jewelers in Gainesville near Oaks Mall
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a jewelry store near The Oaks Mall, Saturday night.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a jewelry store near The Oaks Mall, Saturday night.
US Air Force Thunderbirds talk Daytona 500 flyover
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds join FOX 35's Good Day Orlando ahead of their Daytona 500 flyover.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds join FOX 35's Good Day Orlando ahead of their Daytona 500 flyover.
Daytona 500: Starting lineup, weather forecast, how to watch live
The Daytona 500 is here – and so are the drivers and the fans! It's the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at the historic Daytona International Speedway in Florida!
The Daytona 500 is here – and so are the drivers and the fans! It's the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at the historic Daytona International Speedway in Florida!
Daytona 500 weather forecast
FOX 35 provides the Daytona 500 weather forecast from the International Speedway.
FOX 35 provides the Daytona 500 weather forecast from the International Speedway.
Smoke affecting visibility in area of Ocala National Forest, officials say
The U.S. Forest Fire is advising locals of heavy smoke affecting visibility in the area of the Ocala National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Fire is advising locals of heavy smoke affecting visibility in the area of the Ocala National Forest.
1 detained after shooting inside Gainesville mall, deputes say
One person has been detained following a shooting inside a Gainesville mall on Saturday, according to deputies
One person has been detained following a shooting inside a Gainesville mall on Saturday, according to deputies
NASCAR: Daytona 500 start time moved up 1 hour due to weather threat
The threat of bad weather on Sunday prompted an announcement by NASCAR officials that the race will now start 1 hour earlier, at 1:30 pm.
The threat of bad weather on Sunday prompted an announcement by NASCAR officials that the race will now start 1 hour earlier, at 1:30 pm.
Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crash; dog survives
An Orlando couple was killed when their small plane crashed in Texas, but their dog survived, officials said.
An Orlando couple was killed when their small plane crashed in Texas, but their dog survived, officials said.
Florida family says dog was euthanized within hour of pickup
A St. Cloud family says they are heartbroken after their 14-year-old dog was euthanized less than an hour after being picked up by Osceola County Animal Services.
A St. Cloud family says they are heartbroken after their 14-year-old dog was euthanized less than an hour after being picked up by Osceola County Animal Services.
Teen saves his family from Longwood house fire: 'It hasn’t really set in what’s happened'
A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.
A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.
Teen saves his family of 8 from Longwood house fire
A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.
A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.
Chandler Smith wins Truck Series Race as Stewart returns to track
Chandler Smith captured victory in Saturday night’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway, marking a comeback after missing the cut at the Daytona 500 earlier this year. The race was marked by several wrecks and high drama, including the return of former NASCAR star Tony Stewart.
Chandler Smith captured victory in Saturday night’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway, marking a comeback after missing the cut at the Daytona 500 earlier this year. The race was marked by several wrecks and high drama, including the return of former NASCAR star Tony Stewart.
1988 missing man case solved after human remains found
Nearly 40 years after he disappeared, the mystery of Ernest Manzanares, a father from Ocoee, has been solved. Manzanares went missing in 1988 and was never seen again until human remains found in 2009 were recently confirmed to be his.
Nearly 40 years after he disappeared, the mystery of Ernest Manzanares, a father from Ocoee, has been solved. Manzanares went missing in 1988 and was never seen again until human remains found in 2009 were recently confirmed to be his.
Teen charged after alleged reckless e-bike ride and chase
A 14-year-old is facing a criminal charge after deputies say he rode an electric bike recklessly through an Orange County neighborhood and fled when officers tried to pull him over.
A 14-year-old is facing a criminal charge after deputies say he rode an electric bike recklessly through an Orange County neighborhood and fled when officers tried to pull him over.
Escaped inmate recaptured after 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County
A 25-year-old convicted felon is back in custody after a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County ended where it began — at a hospital in Melbourne. Authorities say the suspect slipped out of handcuffs earlier in the week, triggering a tense search before he was found hiding in a Palm Bay home.
A 25-year-old convicted felon is back in custody after a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County ended where it began — at a hospital in Melbourne. Authorities say the suspect slipped out of handcuffs earlier in the week, triggering a tense search before he was found hiding in a Palm Bay home.
SR 408 reopens at Colonial Drive after closure due to brush fire
A brush fire burning east of Alafaya Trail shut down portions of State Road 408 in Orange County early Friday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation's online map.
A brush fire burning east of Alafaya Trail shut down portions of State Road 408 in Orange County early Friday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation's online map.
Florida Senate advances $4M compensation for Groveland Four families
A proposal to compensate the families of the Groveland Four is advancing in the Florida Senate, decades after the men were wrongly accused in one of the state’s most infamous racial injustice cases.
A proposal to compensate the families of the Groveland Four is advancing in the Florida Senate, decades after the men were wrongly accused in one of the state’s most infamous racial injustice cases.
Bert Kreischer joins FOX 35 at Daytona 500
Comedian Bert Kreischer is hosting the Full Throttle Festival ahead of the Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway. He stopped by FOX 35's set to talk about his festival, his love of NASCAR, the Daytona 500, and what projects he has been up to (and to share some laughs).
Comedian Bert Kreischer is hosting the Full Throttle Festival ahead of the Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway. He stopped by FOX 35's set to talk about his festival, his love of NASCAR, the Daytona 500, and what projects he has been up to (and to share some laughs).
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks Daytona 500
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the Daytona 500.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the Daytona 500.