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Seeing smoke? Brush fire burning in Melbourne
A brush fire has reportedly sparked in Brevard County, according to the Florida Forest Service's wildfire map.
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New simulator teaches you how to escape a rip current
Do you know how to get out of a rip current? Do you know what a rip current feels like? A new simulator has debuted at Daytona State College, where Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguards can show kids, adults, and families what happens when you're stuck in a rip current and, most important, how to get out of one. Here are the main steps: Swim near a lifeguard, signal for help, then swim parallel to the shore. Once you realize you're out of one, then you can begin to swim towards shore again. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz talked with Volusia County Beach Safety about the new simulator.
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Reward to solve 2022 murder of Marion County teens increases to $9K
Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000.
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Blood moon total lunar eclipse happens March 3 - How you can see it
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
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Olaf animatronic to host new animation class at Disney's Hollywood Studios
"Olaf Draws!" is a new Animation Academy experience where visitors will learn how to draw different Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Moana and Olaf.
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View MoreCasey Means is Trump’s surgeon general pick: What to know about the wellness influencer
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.
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View MoreBill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein depositions underway: Live updates
Bill and Hillary Clinton are being deposed by the House Oversight Committee this week regarding the Epstein probe.
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Megan Thee Stallion to make historic Broadway debut in 'Moulin Rouge!'
Megan Thee Stallion is making her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical" with an eight-week run from March 24 to May 17.
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Trump orders release of alien and UFO government files
President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.
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Florida Strawberry Festival begins in Plant City
The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival is underway in Plant City. FOX 35's David Martin takes a look at the rides, food and more.
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Rare Honus Wagner card sells for whopping $5.124 million during auction
Another T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, considered to be the "Holy Grail" of the collectible space, was recently discovered and has been sold at auction for $5.124 million.
