Swan deaths rise at Lake Eola as bird flu takes toll
The death toll among swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando has climbed to more than two dozen, nearly half of the park’s swan population, city officials said.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he is running for governor, ending months of speculation and setting up a crowded Republican primary to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Fire rips through West Melbourne apartments
Flames tore through an apartment complex in West Melbourne on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Grandmother, grandson killed in Florida house fire
A fast-moving house fire killed a grandmother and her 10-year-old grandson early Monday in Palm Bay, authorities said.
Ex-Orlando police officer shot, killed on New Year's Day remembered by daughter: 'a very easy-going person'
The daughter of Dennis Turner, a former Orlando police officer who was shot and killed during a family gathering on New Year's Day, remembered her dad as someone who was not confrontational and easygoing, and someone who loved kids and being a police officer.
Lockdown lifted at Lake Minneola High after hoax bomb threat
Parents and students at Lake Minneola High School in Central Florida expressed relief Monday after authorities lifted a lockdown prompted by a hoax bomb threat. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said an anonymous caller made a bomb threat against the school around 10 a.m., leading officials to place the campus and several nearby schools on lockdown as a precaution.
Jay Collins enters 2026 Florida Governor's race
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announces he is entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites
SpaceX conducted its latest launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday afternoon. The mission included the launch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Rapper Boosie Badazz sentenced for gun possession, avoids jail time
The entertainer’s sentence was linked to his arrest in California in 2023.
Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured for 'illegal orders' video
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth for his participation in a social media video where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."
Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
Florida grandson, grandma killed in Palm Bay house fire, officials say
A Florida grandmother and her 10-year-old grandson were killed early Monday morning in a devastating house fire in Palm Bay, according to Palm Bay Fire Assistant Fire Chief Richard Acevedo.
Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Bird flu outbreak at Orlando's Lake Eola: Death toll rises to 32
A total of 32 birds have died at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando since mid-December amid a suspected outbreak of avian influenza, otherwise known as the bird flu, the City of Orlando confirmed to FOX 35.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talk initiatives to lower insurance rates
In a Jan. 12 press conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed home and auto insurance in the Florida, speaking in programs they've used to lower these rates for consumers.
Leader of Florida 'sex, money and murder' gang arrested
In a joint press conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed steps taken to arrest Hernando Thompson, who is accused of leading a Florida gang. $1.5 million in drugs,18 firearms and ballistic armor were seized in the arrest.
Boy, elderly woman killed in Palm Bay house fire: Full
A 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman were killed Monday in a house fire in Palm Bay, officials said. The fire was reportedly around 2 a.m. and firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Nearly all of the home was destroyed in the fire, officials said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
IRS “Get Ready" website provides guidance to help taxpayers prepare their income tax return
As you get ready to file your 2025 federal income tax returns, the IRS “Get Ready" website has tips for taxpayers to file accurately and avoid delays.