Is free parking ending in the Space Coast? Cape Canaveral considers charging to park

Cape Canaveral is considering new paid parking fees at city beaches. The city is the last on the Space Coast to hold off charging beachgoers before hitting the sand.

3 people hospitalized after ambulance rollover crash on I-75; cause unknown

An ambulance was on its side after a three-vehicle crash – causing the patient and two transport personnel inside the vehicle to be taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Orange County to launch baseball, softball microschool
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Orange County Public Schools is going to launch a brand-new educational model designed to keep students enrolled in public schools. Beginning this August, the district is launching its very first "micro-school"—a specialized academy operating right inside an existing campus—and this program is built entirely for young baseball and softball players. The micro-school will operate out of Chaney Elementary School, using four to five classrooms. The program will have 48 students. "Essentially, they would have a 10U and 12U softball team and a 10U and 12U baseball team," Dr. Border explained. The academy will be staffed by two traditional academic teachers and two coaches. While students will receive the standard state-required elementary education curriculum, their athletic development will be integrated into the daily schedule across three phases.  "One on the field work, both also in the classroom strategy work, but then also skill work which could also be done in a classroom, hitting off tees into nets," Dr. Border said.

Is Titusville ready for hurricane season? Some residents concerned
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Residents who live on Harrison Street in Titusville are concerned about the upcoming hurricane season after their street flooded during a recent rain storm. FOX 35 reached out to the City of Titusville, who said that the gauges on Harrison Street recorded record rainfall and that the city's drainage systems are "not designed to accommodate rainfall of that intensity."

Orlando pastor busted in undercover child sex sting: Officials
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Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, an organization that promoted conversion therapies to LGBTQ individuals, has been arrested in an undercover child sex sting, officials said. Chambers was arrested Tuesday and booked into the jail on charges of solicitation of a minor, transmission of harmful material to a minor, and unlawful use of a two way communication device. According to the arrest report, Chambers is accused of communicating with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old boy on social media, exchanging lewd messages, and plotting to meet.

Florida Dad, influencer daughter arrested in murder-for-hire plot
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A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested in California, and her dad, a lawyer, has been arrested in Florida – both accused of conspiring with each other to pay a hitman $10,000 to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, all stemming from a years-long custody fight. TMZ reports that Gabrielle "Gabbie" Gonzalez was arrested last week in Northern California. Her dad, Francisco Javier Gonzalez, a civil trial lawyer in Central Florida, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Lake Mary on a California warrant for conspiracy to commit murder, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Both are accused of conspiring to kill Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band, Why Don't We, and the father of Gabbie's daughter.

This Florida town considers eliminating free beach parking
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The City of Cape Canaveral—the last remaining town on the Space Coast to offer free city beach parking—is considering a proposal to implement parking fees before beachgoers hit the sand. Under the new proposal, the city is looking to charge visitors roughly $2.50 an hour to park near the beach. While Cape Canaveral leaders have shot down similar proposals in the past due to a reluctance to install bulky parking meters or pay stations, city officials say advanced mobile technology put the option back on the table. If approved, drivers would likely pay for parking directly through a smartphone app. The financial impact could be significant for the city. Officials estimate the hourly fees would generate roughly $281,000 annually. Additionally, the city is weighing a $50 fine for parking violations, which could bring in an extra $83,000. In total, the project could generate upward of $350,000 a year in new revenue taking into account operating costs.

Florida python challenge dates released
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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. The 10-way hunt for invasive Burmese pythons will run from July 10-19. The grand prize: $10,000. 

Why did Florida gas prices surge overnight?
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Gas prices in Florida seemed to rise as much as 20 seconds overnight. How come? An expert with GasBuddy said the rise in gas is likely tied to the Iran war and the outcome of President Trump's visit to China. The expert, however, said once gas prices spike, they typically fall within 36 hours.

Convicted rapist gets 10 years in Seminole Wekiva Trail attack
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A man accused of attacking and raping a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail was sentenced to 10 years in prison and deemed a sexual predator. Patrick Gamache pleaded no contest to one count of sexual battery. A judge adjudicated him guilty.

Deputy towards into house fire, helps pull woman out
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Bodycam shows the moment a Volusia County deputy rushed into a house fire, where two older people were still inside. VSO said Deputy Royce James kicked down the front door and helped pull a woman out of the home. Firefighters went in and helped pull a man out. That mean was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert, officials said. 

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery. 

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.

Mom wants e-bike safety classes after son's death
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The mother of 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, who died after his e-bike crashed into a truck, is advocating for safety classes and enhanced measures into e-bikes and e-scooters. The boy's mom, Ashley, spoke Tuesday during an Orange County Commission meeting. County leadership are also considering options to increase e-bike safety, such as a county-wide speed limit, safety classes, fines and citations, and parent warnings.

Former Florida 'ex-gay' ministry president accused of contacting teen boy, 14, for sex on Snapchat

The former president of a now dissolved Orlando church, who wrote a book titled, "Leaving homosexuality," was arrested in an online sting for allegedly soliciting a teen boy for sex, deputies say.

New video of deadly UPS plane crash shows engine flying off upon takeoff

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.

Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus

Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.

Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds

Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.