DHL permanently closing Kissimmee plant; 200 jobs lost

Shipping supplier DHL plans to close its Kissimmee plant by the end of 2026, impacting more than 200 employees, according to a Florida WARN notice.

Daytona 500 Forecast: What will the weather be like?
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FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard has a look at the weather forecast ahead of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. 

Florida man riding e-bike arrested for DUI after refusing sobriety tests, police say

An e-bike rider is facing a Driver Under the Influence charge after officers said he showed signs of intoxication when he fell off his bike and refused sobriety testing.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on proposed immigration bill
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks about a new proposed law in Florida that would hold judges liable should an undocumented person be arrested, be released on bond, and then re-offend, among other requirements. 

Ocoee hazmat crews find smoldering battery in trailer trailer

Fire crews responded to a hazmat 3 situation in Ocoee, finding a smoldering lithium-ion battery inside a semi-trailer.

Ocala Police update: Mom, daughter shot, killed inside condo | Full press conference
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Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken shares on update on the shooting deaths of a mom and daughter. The shooting happened on Tuesday night at the Marion Springs Condominiums. Police responded after neighbors reported hearing gunshots. Police found a 4-year-old girl and her 34-year-old mom dead inside the unit. Police said the woman's estranged husband, identified as Ralph Bacon, 38, left the unit after the shooting and was later pulled over by Georgia authorities on I-97, 7 miles from the Florida state line. Police said Bacon was dead inside the vehicle.

Ocala double homicide: Man accused of killing estranged wife, child in Ocala dies in Georgia

A cross-state manhunt for a man suspected of killing a mother and daughter in Ocala ended in Georgia yesterday when the suspect was found dead following a police pursuit.

Daytona 500 sold out: What to know, other ticket options

Grandstand and camping tickets for the Daytona 500 have sold out, Daytona International Speedway officials announced Wednesday.

Both Disney World water parks will be open this summer

For the second time since the pandemic, both Disney World water parks—Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach—will be open at the same time.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?

A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.

Speedweeks kicks off with NASCAR hauler parade in Daytona Beach
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Speedweeks officially began as the towering NASCAR haulers rolled into Daytona Beach for the annual hauler parade, signaling the start of race week ahead of the Daytona 500.

Brush fire in Volusia County burns 63 acres, shuts down State Road 40

A brush fire in Volusia County burned more than 63 acres and forced the closure of State Road 40 east of U.S. Highway 17, authorities said.

2 found dead at Ocala condominium complex
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Ocala police are investigating a double homicide at Marion Springs Condominiums on East Fort King Street.