Fireworks on New Year's Eve: What's legal and not legal in Florida?
As the countdown to 2026 begins, several cities and towns will celebrate the New Year with professional firework shows. There are also several tents in grocery store parking lots selling smaller, consumer-grade fireworks, like sparklers, fountains, and Roman candles.
As the countdown to 2026 begins, several cities and towns will celebrate the New Year with professional firework shows. There are also several tents in grocery store parking lots selling smaller, consumer-grade fireworks, like sparklers, fountains, and Roman candles.
New Year's grocery store hours: What's open and closed?
Are the grocery stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Here are the hours for Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club
Are the grocery stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Here are the hours for Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club
Swimmers train at Lake Cane despite cold blast
Swimmers didn't let the cold weather stop them from a morning swim at Lake Cane. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Swimmers didn't let the cold weather stop them from a morning swim at Lake Cane. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Cold weather greets fans ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday in downtown Orlando, with about 50,000 fans expected to attend amid unusually chilly Central Florida weather.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday in downtown Orlando, with about 50,000 fans expected to attend amid unusually chilly Central Florida weather.
Michigan, Texas meet in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl amid coaching change, transition
Michigan faces Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl while adjusting to a head coaching change.
Michigan faces Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl while adjusting to a head coaching change.
Christmas Eve crash leaves Viera community grieving over football player's death
A Christmas Eve crash killed 15-year-old Viera High School football player Brian Moss, leaving the Brevard County community in mourning.
A Christmas Eve crash killed 15-year-old Viera High School football player Brian Moss, leaving the Brevard County community in mourning.
Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast as more birds are dying: 'Very disheartening'
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.
Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Some of them, especially gannets, have died during migration from around Canada down to the Gulf. However, other birds like pelicans and seagulls have also been spotted by beachgoers, which has people asking, ‘What’s killing the wildlife?’
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Some of them, especially gannets, have died during migration from around Canada down to the Gulf. However, other birds like pelicans and seagulls have also been spotted by beachgoers, which has people asking, ‘What’s killing the wildlife?’
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off with over-the-top food offerings
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday at Camping World Stadium, and fans attending the game are being encouraged to bring their appetites along with their team spirit.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Tuesday at Camping World Stadium, and fans attending the game are being encouraged to bring their appetites along with their team spirit.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
A total of 52 black bears in Florida were harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Christmas Eve crash leaves Brevard County community grieving
A Christmas Eve crash has left a Brevard County community mourning the death of a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School.
A Christmas Eve crash has left a Brevard County community mourning the death of a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School.
Cold weather prompts Central Florida residents to turn on heat
A cold weather alert is prompting many Central Florida residents to turn on their heat, in some cases for the first time this season, as temperatures drop behind a strong cold front.
A cold weather alert is prompting many Central Florida residents to turn on their heat, in some cases for the first time this season, as temperatures drop behind a strong cold front.
Countdown begins for Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando
The countdown is on for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the final of three bowl games at Camping World Stadium, set to kick off on Wednesday.
The countdown is on for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the final of three bowl games at Camping World Stadium, set to kick off on Wednesday.
Orlando weather: Freeze warning, cold weather advisory amid Florida cold snap
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s in several parts of Central Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s in several parts of Central Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Camila Mendoza Olmos missing: Investigators discover body amid search for 19-year-old
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Ex-Marion County Fire workers claim 'roughhousing' happened often at Fire Station 21
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
Johnny Damon steps up to help bring MLB to Orlando
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Woman accused of trying to kill disabled granddaughter
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.