America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.

Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.

4 Central Florida teens die in 4 separate shootings this Christmas: Who are they, what we know

Four teenagers – three in Orange County and one in Volusia County – died in the span of five days, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28. These teens – three boys and one girl, ages 13 to 17, were shot and killed.

Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool

Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool

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.

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

Swimmers train at Lake Cane despite cold blast
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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
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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.

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.

Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast
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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?’