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Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old boy from Texas fighting incurable brain cancer, was sworn in as an honorary deputy by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. DJ aims to be sworn in by 1,000 police agencies nationwide to earn a spot in the Guinness World Records. Recently, he was also sworn in by President Donald Trump as a Secret Service agent.

Lamar Bryant is accused of killing his wife at her Orlando home after she filed for divorce, according to new court documents.

The city of Winter Garden is considering the proposal for a new sports complex. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest.

A celebratory parade took place at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom today. Six Orlando-area high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy were among the 100 students taking part in the event. There was also a very special guest in attendance.

A grieving mother is turning her pain into purpose. She is helping to make sure Narcan is available for those who need it throughout Volusia County, and it starts with a new machine installed in Ormond Beach.

A priceless heirloom that was swept out to sea on a family vacation in Central Florida has been recovered in Cocoa Beach. Two men were able to recover the missing necklace using metal detectors, and it has now been returned to its rightful owners.

Suspended Orlando City commissioner Regina Hill was back in court today. Both sides hashed out motions filed in her fraud case with the judge. Hill is accused of exploiting an elderly woman in her district while she was in office. However, she has denied those allegations.

Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.

United Airlines is making a major investment at the Orlando International Airport (MCO). They recently started construction on a new state-of-the-art technical operations complex. The $315 million project is expected to bring jobs and economic growth to the region.

NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.

The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.

Two teens have been arrested following a Florida drive-by shooting that left a juvenile blind, police say. One of the two teens is 19-year-old Tai’shan Capell. FOX 35 is choosing not to identify or show a picture of the second teen, a 17-year-old, as he is a minor. Both of the teens are facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.

Lamar Bryant is being charged with premediated murder after being accused of killing his wife, Takeshia, after she filed for divorce. A judge recently denied bond for Bryant.

The court hearings for the man accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto will be public. A judge denied Stephen Sterns' motion to make his hearing's private, despite his lawyers wanting the pre-trial hearings closed to the public and media. Sterns is accused of sexually abusing and then killing his stepdaughter last year.

New body camera video shows the moments leading up to two deadly Central Florida shootings involving law enforcement. The first is from last month in Orange County, where deputies opened fire on a man holding a knife. The second is from earlier this month when police responded to reports of a suspicious person on East Colonial Drive. Officials said they were forced to open fire in both cases, as the suspects were seen holding weapons.

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is hosting prom pop-ups at two of its area stores next Saturday and Sunday. The event not only aims to help high schoolers dive into the thrifting trend when finding the perfect prom look, but it also provides them with more affordable options.

A man dressed in a clown suit was arrested after refusing to leave a shopping plaza in Palm Bay, Florida despite a previous blanket trespass, according to police. On Wednesday, the Palm Bay Police Department shared a compilation of body camera footage – with circus sounds added between clips – on social media, showing the arrest. The suspect, 40-year-old Christopher Marlowe, was charged with trespassing after a warning.

Drew Kesse, father of Jennifer Kesse, joins FOX 35 to talk about a new email tip line created to help find his daughter. Jennifer Kesse, 24, was last seen on Jan. 24, 2006, at the Mosaic at Millenia complex in Orlando.

A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism. He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car after DUI crash. He was able to save one toddler, and is now close with the little boy and his mom.