President Trump answers questions in the Oval Office
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump participated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Following the ceremony, Trump then answered questions, touching on topics including the country's tension with Russia, the Ukraine war, the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and DOGE.
President Trump swears in Jeanine Pirro
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.
Rep. Soto announces grants for Orlando, Kissimmee airports
Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
NHC officials preview 2025 hurricane season
With only a few days before the start of the 2025 hurricane season, officials with the National Hurricane Center are talking about hurricane preparation and response, as well as the outlook for the upcoming season, historic trends and new technology to help with forecasting. The 2025 hurricane season begins Sunday, June 1.
Secretary Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister
Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.
DeSantis signs 2 new Florida animal protection laws: Full speech
In a move to strengthen animal welfare protections, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two major pieces of legislation – Dexter's Law and Trooper's Law – on Wednesday morning. The signing took place at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee.
Puppy injured in dog park attack
A dog and its owner are being sought after a violent attack at a dog park in Marion County left two people injured and a 9-month-old English Springer Spaniel puppy named Mae critically hurt.
SpaceX launches more satellites into low-Earth orbit
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Wednesday morning. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 9:30 a.m., carrying 27 Starlink satellites.
Volunteer pastor charged with child sex crimes
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested Daniel R. Lamppin on child sex crimes.
Flooding causes Orlando lane closures
Flooding from Tuesday's rain and thunderstorms led to two lane closures on S. John Young Parkway near C.R. Smith Street in Orlando on Wednesday morning. It's unclear when the area will reopen.
DeSantis signs bill to make gold and silver legal tender in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that begins the process of recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in Florida. The law will go into effect in July 2026. It requires all coins to be clearly stamped with their weight, purity, and mint of origin. The use or acceptance of these metals as currency will be entirely optional.
Florida mom killed in crash after driver suffers tire blowout
A Titusville mother of three, Olivia Maggs, was killed in a crash on I-95 in Florida when another driver experienced a tire blowout, causing his vehicle to collide with her van, officials said.
SpaceX's Starship test flight ends with uncontrolled re-entry
After two explosive failures earlier this year, SpaceX made progress Tuesday with its latest Starship test flight — even as the mission failed to complete a satellite deployment demonstration. The 403-foot rocket, the largest and most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase in South Texas. The company hoped the upper stage would travel halfway around the world before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. That goal was partially met, but a door designed to release eight mock Starlink satellites failed to open properly, preventing their deployment.
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its 403-foot Starship rocket Tuesday evening from its Starbase site in southern Texas in the ninth test of the massive vehicle.
Radar: Nearly 300 lightning strikes in Seminole County storm
Late Tuesday night, a home in Sanford, Florida, caught fire, likely due to a lightning strike as strong thunderstorms moved through the area. FOX 35's Storm Tracker Radar tracked nearly 300 lightning strikes around 7:23 p.m. -- the same time that storm was crossing Sanford, Deltona, Orange City, and Lake Mary. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergen explains.
Lightning believed to have caused destructive house fire
A house in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford was destroyed Tuesday evening after it was struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm.
Lightning strike sparks massive house fire in Sanford
A lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at a home in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford on Tuesday evening, completely destroying the residence but leaving its occupants unharmed, officials said.
FBI honors Lake County law enforcement after catching fugitive
Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.
Is Florida losing the space race?
The Sunshine State is hoping to move NASA's headquarters to the Space Coast. However, North Brevard County is losing funding. Is Florida losing the space race to Texas? FOX 35's Esther Bower has the latest information.
Hogs causing havoc in Palm Coast neighborhood
Wild hogs have been reported for reeking havoc in a Palm Coast neighborhood. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns more about the hog havoc in Flagler County.