Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves

Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

2 huge alligators killed after Florida woman dies in alligator attack, FWC says

Florida authorities are investigating a tragic alligator attack at the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, which resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman on Sunday.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Update: Florida swimmer attacked, killed by alligator | Full
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The Florida Fish & wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provides an update after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest. Officials said the woman died while en route to the hospital.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

Body of missing diver found on Florida coast near Fort Pierce Inlet, deputies report

A missing diver was found dead Friday afternoon after a group of friends located the body 55 feet underwater near Avalon State Park, the sheriff's office said.

Level99 opens at Disney Springs: What to know before you go

Level99, a large interactive gaming venue, has arrived at Disney Springs with 60-plus mini-games that will challenge players in new ways.

11-year-old boy found safe after Florida Missing Child Alert issued in Cocoa

An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.

Florida woman killed after alligator attack in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Update (June 29): FWC officials held a news conference on Monday, June 29, to provide more information into the investigation into an alligator attack that killed a 31-year-old woman. FWC said three people – a woman, her boyfriend, and their friend – were on a hike, when they stopped to swim in the Econlockhatchee River. They were in about three feet of water when a large alligator attacked the woman. Two large alligators – a 12-foot gator and a 13-foot gator – found in the immediate area were killed. DNA samples were sent to a lab to determine if either were the gator that killed the woman. Click here for our newest story.

Gallery: Inside Level99 at Disney Springs

Level99 opens at Disney Springs on Monday, and we're giving you a first look inside this new attraction.

1 hospitalized after vehicle crashes into home in Ocoee, troopers say

Officials said the crash happened around 11:50 p.m. in the area of Adair Street and 5th Avenue when a Toyota Camry veered off the roadway and collided with a home.

3 Central Florida alligator bite incidents within 1 week, authorities confirm

The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.

Florida communities gather donations for Venezuela relief
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Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Central Florida communities are rallying together to collect relief items. The donations will be loaded onto a shipping container to be sent to Venezuela. Donors say "it's the right thing to do." 

Orlando Airport prepares for busy holiday season during America 250
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Orlando International Airport and TSA workers are gearing up to screen nearly 18.7 million travelers in anticipation for July travel, including our nation's 250th birthday. FOX 35's Matt Trezza spoke with travelers about crowds and how to check in quickly. 

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

2 people detained in Orlando early morning shooting, police say
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Orlando police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that took place around 2:30 a.m. on Church Street in downtown Orlando. Officers responding to the scene detained two individuals in connection with the gunfire, the department said.