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Orange County Mayor Toy Drive 2026 launches

Every year, the Orange County mayor has a toy drive to help needy families ring in the holiday season. FOX 35's David Martin talks with an representative about how people could give back during the season.

Breaking down the midterm election results

'Just devastated': Palm Bay homeowner talks flooding, damage

Melbourne deals with historic flooding

Brevard County officials warn of hidden hazards as water recedes

Donated wedding dresses into burial gowns for grieving families

Central Florida News

Disney welcomes baby zebra at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney World has welcomed a zebra foal at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

November 5, 2026 11:27am EST

Universal confirms new indoor coaster for Epic Universe's Dark Universe

November 5, 2026 10:54am EST

Brightline resumes service from Orlando to West Palm Beach after widespread flooding

November 5, 2026 7:53am EST

Florida set to carry out 19th execution of year for man convicted in 2004 murder

November 5, 2026 7:47am EST

Florida deputy demanded K-9, clean record before wired office caught extortion plot: HCSO

November 5, 2026 6:37am EST

Orlando weather: Warmer temps before cold front arrives in Central Florida

November 5, 2026 6:28am EST

Mission Control - Space News

NASA spacewalk: Astronauts will finish solar array upgrades at ISS

Two astronauts will conduct a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Thursday to finish upgrading the station's power system.

November 5, 2026 7:02am EST

Pilot injured in small plane crash in Florida, officials say

November 4, 2026 5:42pm EST

How NASA can save the Hubble Space Telescope

November 4, 2026 3:34pm EST

Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027

November 3, 2026 2:01pm EST

Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto

November 3, 2026 11:15am EST

Aging NASA telescope sinks toward Earth after failed rescue attempt

October 31, 2026 11:53am EDT

Florida's Theme Parks

Disney welcomes baby zebra at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney World has welcomed a zebra foal at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Universal confirms new indoor coaster for Epic Universe's Dark Universe

Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'

ICON Park launches new passes for attractions, dining discounts

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after temporary closure following Six Flags death

Consumer, Finances, and Money

JetBlue sends baggage fees soaring with 2nd hike of the year

Credit card delinquencies are rising fastest in these states; what to do about the debt

Trump administration has made $15 billion in promises to farmers

Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan

Frontier Airlines posts surprise profit after prices increase, rivals pull back

Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

Politics

Democrats gain ground in Florida Legislature despite Republican election wins

White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course

Close Florida congressional races could trigger automatic recounts; no runoffs required

DeSantis warns GOP faces years of political fallout after sweeping election losses

What does it actually mean to flip Congress?

GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts

Health News

Cold, Flu, COVID or RSV: Know the Signs

AdventHealth Centra Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Timothy Hendrix breaks down current respiratory illness trends across Central Florida and shares how to distinguish between the flu, COVID, RSV, and the common cold. He also outlines the symptoms and warning signs that mean it is time to seek professional care, and offers practical tips to reduce your risk of getting sick during the holidays.

AdventHealth Orlando

Child dies in NY’s first measles-associated death in over 30 years amid ongoing outbreak

Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes

Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test

Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke, remains in the hospital

Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan

U.S. National News

US Embassy warns Americans in France of violence, curfews amid nationwide strike

The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services.

Missing Utah teen found in Oregon after 18 months, suspect arrested

Suspected grizzly bear attack in British Columbia leaves mother, daughter dead

What does it actually mean to flip Congress?

Dreaming of a White Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac predicts 16 states could have a wintry holiday

Colorado pursuit ends with suspect hiding under porch in underwear

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments.

'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig’s cause of death revealed: Report

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Nicole Taylor, country music star, dies at 35, sisters announce her passing

Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’

Selma Blair breaks silence on airplane arrest: ‘I am so sorry’

Unusual

Canadian man wore rubber mask while stalking woman in Dallas after prior Florida incidents, feds say

Federal authorities say a Canadian man tracked a former co-worker from Florida to Dallas before being arrested on two counts of aggravated stalking.

Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago this Halloween

World Series: Milwaukee's 'haunted' Pfister Hotel

Milwaukee's 'haunted' Pfister Hotel adds Halloween twist to World Series

Bizarre doorbell video shows random person eating banana through Joe Biden mask

Man discovers mysterious stone outside home, leading to massive 3,300-year-old Egyptian treasure

Watch: Man uses helium balloon bouquet to lift gondola into the sky

We Love Florida

World's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop comes to Orlando

Orlando is now home to the world's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop. Located at ICON Park, the multi-level store features themed shopping areas, a bake shop and a new Design Studio. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a preview before the grand opening.

November 4, 2026 11:16am EST