FOX Sports Big Noon Kickoff at UCF

FOX 35's Manny Martinez took to the crowds at the FOX Sports Big Noon Kickoff held at UCF today. He got to talk to some fans as they prepared for the big game UCF vs. CU.

NASA, SpaceX Crew-9 launch to ISS

FOX 35's Esther Bower got a chance to speak with some NASA officials about the new safety system put in place by SpaceX for the crew-9 launch. Crew-9 launched successfully from Cape Canaveral Saturday afternoon.

Daytona Beach Police investigating shooting

A woman said flying bullets nearly hit her during a shooting in Daytona Beach. The woman told FOX 35 News that she was backing out of a driveway when the shots rang out in the neighborhood. The bullet went through her front windshield.

Revolutionary Concussion Treatment Advances Athlete Safety

A new treatment approach for sports-related concussions is shifting away from total rest towards encouraging aerobic exercise and physical therapy to speed up recovery. Additionally, emerging evidence suggests that Vitamin B2 and magnesium can be beneficial in treating concussions, with magnesium acting as a muscle relaxant that improves sleep. To prevent concussions, the NFL has introduced a soft-shell helmet to provide players with an extra layer of protection during games. Dr. Gayathri Kapoor, a pediatrician at Orlando Health, highlights these advancements in concussion management as significant improvements compared to past practices.

Perry residents clean up after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, leaving destruction in its wake. Some residents say they are thankful — and perhaps lucky — it wasn’t worse.

Technical issues delay Sarah Boone hearing

A chaotic day unfolded in court as multiple technical issues delayed the latest hearing in the case of Sarah Boone, who is accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die.