Florida man armed with knife accused of forcing woman into bathroom, attempting to attack her, officials say

A Florida man allegedly opened a knife inside a Dollar Tree store and forced a woman into a bathroom, where he attempted to sexually attack her, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Seminole County confirms locally-acquired case of dengue fever

A case of locally-acquired dengue has been confirmed in Seminole County, according to the Florida Department of Health.

SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after temporary closure following Six Flags death

SeaWorld Orlando has reopened its popular Mako roller coaster after temporarily closing it following a deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

2 cited after 124 living and deceased cats removed from ‘unsanitary’ Florida home: Police

Port St. Lucie police and animal control officers removed 124 living and deceased cats from a home, launching an active criminal investigation into severe neglect and hoarding.

American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation

An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.

Florida fentanyl deaths fall sharply after state targets drug traffickers: DeSantis

Fentanyl-caused deaths across Florida dropped nearly 60% since 2023 following targeted state funding and law enforcement operations, according to new report details released Tuesday.

Subtropical storm could develop off East Coast, NHC says

A non-tropical area of low pressure just off the Carolina coast could develop into a subtropical storm over the next few days, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Florida Bar employee disciplined over messages sent to University of Miami player

A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.

Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion

Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.

Oviedo city council refuses to reconsider city-sponsored booze events

Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events, but colleagues rejected the idea.

Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC

A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.

What happens to leftover funds from campaign donations?
video

Alicia Farrant, who unsuccessfully ran for Orange County's School Board, donated $19,000 in unused campaign donations to a nonprofit she owns with her husband. She said the money will be used to help open an orphanage in Latin America. Is it legal? Ethical? FOX 35's Marie Edinger talks with experts about it.

Oviedo mayor floats idea of cutting events amid budget concerns
video

Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events during a recent council meeting, but colleagues quickly rejected the idea.

Sloths Act: Proposed federal bill would ban sloth imports
video

Two of Florida's Congressional leaders have introduced the "Sloths Act," a bill that would largely ban the importation of sloths into the United States. It comes after the deaths of more than 50 sloths that were imported to Florida to be part of the now-closed Sloth World Orlando attraction.