Overseas ballots break tie in West Melbourne race

The West Melbourne City Council race, which had been tied, has now been decided. Stephen Phrampus won by a single vote after overseas ballots were counted. Phrampus received 4,995 votes, edging out Adam Gaffney, who tallied 4,994 votes.

Orlando Magic take 4-game win streak into NBA Cup match

Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Orlando Magic's new NBA City jersey release, and the incoming matchup against the 2-9 Philadelphia 76ers in the second game of the NBA Cup In-Season Tournament. The 76ers get former MVP Joel Embiid and all-star Paul George back, and the Magic head into this game without star forward Paolo Banchero and starting center Wendell Carter Jr.

Winter Garden votes to limit late-night alcohol sales

Following the City of Orlando, Winter Garden's City Commission has voted to limit when bars and restaurants can sell alcohol. Under the new rule, bars and restaurants will have to apply for a special permit to serve alcohol after midnight.

New downtown Orlando safety changes start today

The City of Orlando is hoping to get rid of the so-called "street-party atmosphere" downtown, following two mass shootings in two years. Safety changes were enacted in 2022 after several people were hurt in a shooting. On Nov. 1, 2024, 2 people were killed, and eight others hurt in a shooting as thousands were celebrating Halloween. Beginning Friday, Nov. 15, Orange Avenue will begin to reopen to vehicle traffic. Before, it would be shut down, allowing people to walk along the street from bar to bar.

Florida man accused of attacking Amazon driver

An Amazon delivery driver is recovering after being attacked on his route in Ocala, with the arrest of the alleged assailant captured on body camera footage. Authorities say Dana Hilliker, 37, jumped onto the moving delivery van and scratched the driver, leading to his arrest.

FOX 35 investigates driveway disaster

What was supposed to be a dream renovation for a Palm Bay family turned into a nightmare. They hired a contractor and paid $20,000 upfront. Just a short time into the project, there was a disagreement over the quality of work.

Company aims to revolutionize space travel

Exodus Propulsion Technologies, a Merritt Island-based company, is developing a groundbreaking propulsion system that could one day power rockets using electrostatic pressure.

Orlando Health to open new hospital in January

Orlando Health’s new hospital in Lake Mary is set to open in January, bringing expanded medical services to the area. FOX 35 News was invited on Thursday for a preview tour of the facility.

Kissimmee mayor aims to restore trust in police

Kissimmee’s newly elected Mayor Jackie Espinosa says her top priority is to change the city’s culture and rebuild trust in the police department after allegations of a “culture of cover-up” led to the former police chief’s resignation.

Engineers considering 'living seawall' in Volusia County

Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall." The civil engineer heading this project says normally, researchers come up with an idea, they create something, and they try to get it implemented in the community.