Nearly 100 teachers at Orange County schools could lose jobs amid enrollment declines

Nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools teachers have been left without assigned positions for the upcoming school year amid the district's declining student enrollment.

New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1: Here's what to know

From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about. 

Bicyclist seriously hurt in Winter Springs hit-and-run crash, FHP says

A 29-year-old man who was riding his bicycle in Winter Springs was seriously hurt last week after being hit by a vehicle that drove off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando weather: Summerlike day for Central Florida before cooler weather arrives

The next few afternoons stay fairly active with storms, but a front arriving later this week will finally open the door to noticeably drier and more comfortable air this weekend.

Meet Bakari! The new gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte talks with the experts at Disney's Animal Kingdom about one of its newest residents: Barkari, the next leader of the silverback gorilla troop. She learns about Bukari's personality, diet, and how his introductions with the girl gorillas are going. 

AAA: Florida drivers paying $20 more for tank of gas
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The average price of gas in Florida on Monday was $4.28 a gallon, less than the national average of $4.47, per AAA Florida. Still, Floridians and business owners are feeling the financial strain.

Sanford shooting: Police chief urges community to help; 'Speak up!'

Minutes after Sanford police officers responded to reports of a shooting during a family gathering over the weekend, officers found at least a half-dozen people with gunshot wounds, a “plethora" of vehicles driving away from the area, and a number of potential witnesses who did not want to talk to anyone about what happened.

Bicyclist seriously hurt in Winter Springs hit-and-run
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A 29-year-old bicyclist was seriously hurt on the morning of Sept. 17 after being hit by a vehicle on Tuskawilla Road, south of Windwillow Circle, in Winter Springs, FHP said. Officials are looking for the suspect vehicle.

Ormond Beach officer shot by suspect in hospital
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A suspect accused of beating an elderly couple outside Daytona College is also accused of fighting with an officer who was assigned to guard him, grabbing his gun, and shooting him in the leg. The suspect has been arrested on numerous counts and the officer is expected to be OK. The elderly couple the suspect allegedly attacked remain hospitalized and on life support, according to the arrest affidavit.

Man dead after shooting Monday night in Orange County, deputies say

One person has been found dead after reports of a shooting Monday night in Orange County, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims

The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Florida dog attack leaves pet facing possible paw amputation

A Florida dog is recovering, but could still lose its paw, weeks after it was attacked by another dog on the other side of a fence, according to the dog's owners.

Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report

Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ.

Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL

The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.

Vickie Williams trial: Closing arguments set for Tuesday
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Closing arguments are set to begin Tuesday in the trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of killing an elderly couple in 2022 in Mount Dora. Williams' attorneys argue she was psychotic at the time of the couple's deaths. Prosecutors argue Williams knew the difference between right and wrong.

Florida pup could lose paw after being attacked by dog
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Brevard County Animal Control and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office are investigating a dog attack that left a 3-year-old pup hurt and at risk of losing one of its paws.

GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports

A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports. 

Clues, public help needed in hunt for suspect in Sanford shooting
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A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect or suspects in connection to a weekend mass shooting in Sanford, Florida. At least 8 people were hurt in the Sept. 19 shooting during a family gathering, after someone began firing into the crowd, police said.