FOX 35 News – MyFOXOrlando.com
New theme park ticket deals for Florida residents
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- New theme park ticket deals for Florida residents
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Universal Orlando, LEGOLAND and Busch Gardens are among the many theme parks with deals for Florida residents this summer. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Tharin White, Lead publisher at EYNTK.info, about all of the theme park experience Florida residents can enjoy for a fraction of the cost.
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- An inside look at College Football 27, plus what's new?
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- 10:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Today is the global release date of EA Sports' College Football 27, touting new features like NIL-based management, the return of Mascot Mashup and three new playable positions in Road to Glory. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks to Christian McLeod, Production Director for EA SPORTS College Football, about the production process that went into the game.
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- Doctor explains how to protect from Cyclosporiasis outbreak
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- It's not your average bug. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie spoke with a doctor to learn about how to ward off Cyclosporaiasis. Not-so-friendly symptoms could be avoided, but washing your produce might just not be enough. Michael Sparks, M.D., reported the parasite can be treated with a common antibiotic, Bactrim.
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- 2 brothers die after hit by speeder in crash, deputies say
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Brothers Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40 were killed after hit by a man speeding on U.S. Highway 17-92 on July 7, the sheriff's office reported. The suspect was taken to custody and is likely to survive his injuries, authorities say.
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- Missing teen rescued in dark by Florida deputies: 'Thought I was going to die'
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A teenager riding her bike along a Palm Coast trail got lost in the woods while looking for a train and called her mother for help as her phone battery was dying.
The mother's immediate 911 call sparked a frantic search by Flagler County deputies as daylight began to fade.
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- Over 50 feral hogs removed in joint police, state trapper efforts
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community.
This follows a FOX35 report from May, when residents first sounded the alarm about feral hogs turning local lawns into massive construction zones.
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- LIVE: Tracking storms now
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- 21:32
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- LIVE: Tracking storms with lots of lightning with Meteorologist Noah Bergren
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- Watch Live | Epic Universe's nightly celebration
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- 9:16
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Watch Live | Epic Universe's nightly celebration
Epic Universe's "Celestial Goodnight" show mesmerizes crowds with fireworks, music and lighting effects. Watch the show with FOX 35.
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- Florida shelter warns against leaving animals unattended in heat
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Multiple kittens were left defenseless, suffering from heat exhaustion in the dangerous Florida sun outside a local animal shelter. The security footage outside H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue on U.S. 1 in Sebastian captured two critically hazardous situations unfolding within mere seconds of each other. Now, the rescue is working around the clock to save the vulnerable baby cats.
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- Well-below average Atlantic 2026 hurricane season outlook
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- On July 8, Colorado State University updated its Atlantic hurricane outlook for 2026, in which named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes have decreased. The university now predicts nine named storms, which is below the annual average of 14.
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- Convicted felon Ronald Exantus to be released from prison
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Following his Marion County arrest in Oct. 2025 for failing to register as a convicted felon, Ronald Exantus, will be released from prison in late July 2026. Exantus was acquitted of murder by reason of insanity in connection with the death of Kentucky boy, Logan Tipton, 6. Exantus was convicted of assaulting Logan's two sisters and dad.
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- Artemis II astronauts visit Kennedy Space Center after historic moon mission
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- More than three months after embarking on a historic voyage around the Moon, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission returned to the Space Coast on Wednesday, July 8 to visit the site where their journey began. It marks the first time astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) since their 10-day lunar test flight lifted off back in April 2026.
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- Orlando weather: Sahara dust moving toward Central Florida, high heat ahead
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A large "heat dome" in the upper atmosphere will slide over Florida, acting to compress the atmosphere and heat things up a lot further than they are now. This will also help to dramatically lower afternoon/evening rain and storm chances for a few days. That does not mean we won't get any rain, but chances will be lower.
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- Reservations required for Blue Spring State Park staring July 15
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Blue Spring State Park will soon require all day-use visitors, including annual passholders, pedestrians, and cyclists, to secure an online reservation before entering.
The new policy aims to reduce traffic congestion at the gates, with booking opening today, July 8, ahead of full enforcement on July 15.
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- Shahidul Islam faces death penalty for role in sister-in-law's death
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
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- Released video shows high-speed crash, killing 2
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Aerial footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect, identified as Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, speeding down U.S. Highway 17-92 before crashing into another vehicle. Two brothers in the second vehicle, Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40, died.
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- LIVE: Major heat & hurricane season update
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- 28:05
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- LIVE: Tracking a heat wave and an update to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season with Meteorologist Noah Bergren.
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- LIVE: Pres. Trump Speaks after MOU Ends with Iran
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- 4:29:40
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- President Trump is set to deliver remarks during a NATO Summit in Turkey, following recent strikes against Iran.
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- Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty Against Shahidul Islam
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- 13:48
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- CFO Blaise Ingoglia and State Attorney William M. Gladson of Florida 5th Judicial Circuit held a press conference in Lake County Wednesday afternoon, where they provided an update in the case of Shahidul Islam. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live, where they announced that they will be seeking the death penalty.
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- "Stop WOKE Act" blocked by federal appeals court
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- 5:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A federal appeals court has permanently blocked Florida’s "Stop WOKE Act" in higher education, ruling that the restriction on race and gender lessons violates professors' free speech rights. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks to Greg Greubel, an Attorney for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression -- which is one of the groups to challenge the act -- about his reaction to the ruling and the precedent set.
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- Double-Digit Increases Expected for Healthcare Premiums, Report Says
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- 11:03
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Health insurance premiums for those who are enrolled in Obamacare subsidized plans are expected to face another year of steep premium increases in 2027, according to a new analysis from the health policy group KFF. Matthew McGough, a Policy Analyst for the Program on the ACA at KFF, spoke with FOX 35 to break down what this means for Floridians.
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- Is the US-Iran ceasefire over? Expert's insight on next
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- 9:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Oil tankers were attacked yesterday while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. President Donald Trump said yesterday at the NATO summit, "as far as I'm concerned, it's over," in regards to the ceasefire. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Dr. Houman Sadri, an Associate Professor at UCF, about the uncertain future of the war and peace talks.
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- Sheriff Chitwood: Deputy who crashed vehicle into pond was being stupid
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- 5:28
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said one of his deputies caused more than $70,000 in damages after apparently speeding through a curve, losing control, and crashing his patrol vehicle into a retention pond. He added that the deputy would be removed from any special assignments, such as SWAT or K-9.
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- Osceola County deputy-involved shooting update | Full
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- An Osceola County deputy shot a man overnight after responding to a 911 call near Kissimmee. That man has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Family called 911 about a family member experiencing a mental health crisis. Deputies said the man got into a physical fight with the deputy, and was then shot.
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- LIVE: Osceola County deputy-involved shooting update
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- At least 10 families displaced after Windermere apartment fire
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Fire officials suspect a lightning strike hit a Windermere apartment complex, setting it on fire. Parts of residents' homes that weren't destroyed by fire were flooded with water during fire crew's response. Now, at least 10 families are displaced, left wondering where they'll live next.
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- Florida sheriff responds to sergeant's arrest after trying to kiss woman, shove husband
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
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- Daytona Beach Shores moves to rename city to 'The Shores'
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name.
A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
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- Residents react to deputy-involved shooting in Ocala neighborhood
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
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- 2 dead after hit by drug trafficking suspect, deputies say
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A suspect is in the hospital after he was involved in a deadly crash on July 7. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said it attempted to pull over the man in a traffic stop, before he fled and ultimately crashed into a car, killing two people and injuring a third.
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- Epic Universe debuts first-ever nighttime spectacular: Celestial Goodnight | FULL
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- 9:41
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- FULL | Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park, has debuted a new nighttime spectacular.
"Universal Celestial Goodnight," which premiered to visitors on Tuesday, takes place nightly in the Celestial Park section of the park.
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- Watch Live | Epic Universe's "Celestial Goodnight"
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- 8:35
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Watch Live | Epic Universe's "Celestial Goodnight"
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park, has debuted a new nighttime spectacular.
"Universal Celestial Goodnight," which premiered to visitors on Tuesday, takes place nightly in the Celestial Park section of the park.
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- Pedestrian recounts being targeted by angry driver on Orange County road
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- James Thompson, who was crossing the street on June 30, thought he could die if he didn't try to evade an "angry driver" on the road. Authorities arrested Marcus Williams for allegedly repeatedly trying to hit Thompson with his car.
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- Witnesses describe high-speed Seminole County crash killing 2
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A deadly multi-vehicle crash came after an unsuccessful traffic stop by the Seminole County deputies. The sheriff's office reported that deputies attempted to stop a suspected drug trafficker, when the driver sped off and later hit another car while traveling over 100 mph.
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- Ongoing Titusville flooding: How infrastructure updates could impact taxes
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The city of Titusville’s stormwater system struggled to move water when three inches of rain fell in a few hours. Across town, residents reported flooding issues on July 6. Infrastructure updates could mean a tax hike for residents.
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- Orlando weather: Excessive heat, storms ahead
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A three-day heat wave is ahead for Central Florida, with temperatures in the high 90s. Additionally, storms move toward Volusia County, focusing over Ponce Inlet, bringing an inch of rain over the past three hours.
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- Man shot, killed after threatening deputy with gun, sheriff's office says
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators stated the deputy opened fire to “eliminate a threat” after the man reportedly threatened the deputy with a gun.
The deputy immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has stepped in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
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- Caught on camera: Speeding Florida deputy loses control, crashes into pond
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Dash camera footage captured the moment a Volusia County deputy sped through an off-ramp on I-95, speeding at 95 mph, before crashing into a pond. Florida Highway Patrol reported the deputy lost control on the road.
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- Suspected drug trafficker kills 2 in multi-car crash, deputies say
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A suspected drug trafficker was speeding in Sanford, July 7, before hitting another vehicle and killing two people. A third person was rushed to the hospital and the suspect has been taken into custody.
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- LIVE: Tracking More Storms
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- 24:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Join Meteorologist T.J. Springer for FOX 35 Weather Plus and weigh in on our Question of the Day.
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- LIVE: Florida wants to dominate the space race | Tyler Robinson, Erika Kirk in court
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- 4:29:38
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative political commentator and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk appears in court while the state presents their evidence against him in front of Erika Kirk and Charlie's parents.
Florida Senator Ashley Moody holds a news conference to discuss her SPACE READY 2.0 Act, pushing to modernize the Kennedy Space Center and keep Florida as the class of the space industry and rocket launches.
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- Volusia Co. Sheriff on Alleged Actions of Ex-Sergeant
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- 7:32
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood spoke with reporters Tuesday afternoon after, reports say, a sergeant formerly with the Sheriff's Office was arrested on felony battery charges.
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- NYC building continues to shift: Expert weighs in
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- 9:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A 38-story Midtown Manhattan building—a former Pfizer facility undergoing residential conversion—was evacuated with no reported injuries after structural support columns buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer talks to Structural Engineer Ed Huth, of Huth Construction and Consulting, about his thoughts on what could have happened with the building in Manhattan and the next steps could be.
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- NYC buildings evacuated after workers find buckling steel beams
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- 17:43
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A 38-story building in Midtown in New York City was evacuated after support structural columns buckled on the 21st and 22nd floor. No injuries were reported and all workers were accounted for after the evacuation. The building was the former Pfizer pharmaceutical company and is under construction for conversion to residential use. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, along with officials from New York City's Fire Department and Department of Buildings Commission, update press about the incident and the city's steps moving forward. They warn New Yorkers to stay away from the area at this time as the building still continues to shift.
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- Scouting the Shortlist for Byron Donalds' No. 2
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- 9:55
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to analyze the strategy behind GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Byron Donalds, as well as the shortlist for his potential running mate.
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- Osceola County cracks down on illegal parties at short term rentals
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Osceola County Sheriff's Office now has a specialized unit to track down and bust illegal parties at short term rentals. Over Fourth of July weekend, two of these raids resulted in the arrests of six people in connection to drug possession, underage drinking and resisting arrest charges, the sheriff's office said.
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- Titusville homes under inches of water after flash flood
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Titusville homes, driveways and yards are under inches of water after a flash flood hit the city on July 6. Now, residents are feeling nervous and upset over the back and forth fight between city and county officials.
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- Volusia sergeant arrested after intoxicated bar fight, sheriff says
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with a couple at a bar in New Smyrna Beach.
The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported 44-year-old Jason Stickels attacked a 71-year-old woman and then turned on her 77-year-old husband when he tried to intervene.
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- Medical examiner reports 'death roll' by alligator in deadly Florida attack
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Orange County Medical Examiner's Office has shared its preliminary report into the death of Brittany Clark.
Clark was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming at the Little Big Econ State Forest. She was swimming with her boyfriend and their friend.
Two alligators were captured and killed after the attack. Bite marks matched one of them, the report said.
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- Boy attacked by alligator during Florida father-son fishing trip, family says
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Brodie, 11, was fishing with his dad on vacation in Florida when an alligator bit his hand. Doctors had to amputate it.
The boy had caught a fish and was releasing it into the water when the alligator popped out of the watch and bit the boy's hand, family said.
