Surge in COVID cases across the country
The Delta variant continue to infect those across the country.
Judge blocks appeal to mask mandate ban by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Leon County Judge John Cooper ruled to vacate an automatic stay that was provided to the state when it appealed his previous ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ school mask mandate ban is unconstitutional.
Weekend Wonders: Halloween Horror Nights and Penguin Point Sidewalk Sale
This week, Weekend Wonders highlight some events around Central Florida that you won't want to miss. Brendan O’Connor with Bungalower.com talks about Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and the Penguin Point costume sidewalk sale.
$166 billion for schools part of federal COVID relief funding
Schools across the country are gearing up to spend billions in federal funding from money allocated through the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, but it remains unclear exactly how the money will be spent.
End of war in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden defended his decision to withdrawal from Afghanistan during an afternoon address on Tuesday.
Aftermath from Hurricane Ida
Search and rescue operations are underway in Louisiana one day after Ida made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. New Orleans suffered power outages as catastrophic damage left the whole city in the dark. Utility crews say it will likely take days to assess and repair.
Edgewater police officers on the hunt for suspected boat thief
An Edgewater boat owner is asking for help finding a suspected boat thief. The suspect was caught on camera stealing a 2004 Grady White in broad daylight on Tuesday, police say.
5 vaccinated people die from COVID-19
Orange County employees will have more time to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Employees now have until September 30th to get their first dose and until October 31st to be fully vaccinated. Five fully vaccinated people recently died in the county. Officials said they were all over 70 years of age and had underlying health issues.
Young father shot and killed while protecting his baby in Miami Beach restaurant
A gunman fatally shot a tourist eating dinner with his family at a Miami Beach restaurant as the man protected his 1-year-old son, police and a family member said.
Orlando fire chief arrested in North Carolina
Orlando Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale was taken into custody on Tuesday in North Carolina.
Volusia County woman accused of throwing cat inside crate into river
An Oak Hill woman was handcuffed and taken to jail, charged with animal cruelty after she was accused of throwing a cat inside a crate into the Intracoastal waterway, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Healthcare workers feel toll of COVID-19: 'We are at our breaking point'
The number of COVID cases keeps rising in Central Florida. FOX 35's Ray Villeda set out to get a better idea of what it's like inside the hospitals as staff deal with the surge. Since access to many of those hospitals is limited right now, he heard from health care providers who are trying to keep Floridians alive during the pandemic.
Vaccine rate rising in Florida
Rising cases and hospitalizations are motivating people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, 65 percent of eligible people in Florida are now vaccinated
Police investigate shooting outside Sanford home
Police are investigating a shooting near Hays Drive and Mayfair Circle in Sanford.
Flagler County offers 'Test to Return' program to speed up quarantine
The Flagler County Health Department is giving students the option to test out of the seven-day quarantine period.
Orange County to require masks in schools with opt-out choice
Students and staff in the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will be required to wear a face mask when classes resume, according to Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins. However, parents can send a note stating their child will be "opting out" if they disapprove of the face coverings.
Coast Guard offloads $1.4 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
Eviction moratorium will expire Saturday after Supreme Court ruling
The White House on Thursday called on Congress to pass legislation to extend the federal eviction moratorium past Saturday, when it is scheduled to expire after a ruling from the Supreme Court.
First hearing set for lawsuit challenging Florida's 'anti riot' law
Florida's new 'anti riot' law will have its first legal tests. A hearing is now set for a federal lawsuit challenging the controversial law. The law adds harsher penalties to people who commit crimes during protests. The ACLU and NAACP sued the state back in May, two months before the law took effect, calling it unconstitutional.
Infrastructure impasse in U.S. Senate
The bipartisan infrastructure bill in the U.S. Senate suffered a setback on Wednesday after a procedural vote to advance the legislation was blocked by Republicans but some are gearing up for another vote as soon as Monday.