Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

Paul Renner wants to be Free State of Florida Governor
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Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.

Woman who killed terminally ill husband speaks out three years later
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Ellen Gilland, the woman who killed her terminally ill husband in his hospital room, speaks with FOX 35 three years after the incident.  

3 people shot in Ocala, deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting where three people were hurt. All three people were taken to the hospital.

Maxwell Frost punched in face at Sundance Festival, congressman says

Congressman Maxwell Frost was punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday, according to a tweet from the official.

Woman accused of damaging federal vehicle during ICE protest
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A 23-year-old woman was arrested during an immigration protest in Orlando after authorities said she damaged a federal agent’s vehicle, while sheriff’s officials described the demonstrations as largely peaceful.

Historic winter storm threatens much of U.S., disrupts travel
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A massive winter storm stretching more than 2,300 miles is sweeping across the United States, placing more than 240 million people in 40 states at risk of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures, forecasters said.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?

State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.

Parents raise safety concerns about crowded Brevard County school buses

Parents in Brevard County say overcrowding on school buses has reached a breaking point after new images showed students sitting on the floor of moving buses, months after earlier complaints about packed conditions.