UCF research leading to 'giant leap' for space industry
The University of Central Florida is known as America's "Space University." That's not just a slogan -- it's the whole reason the school was started! And today, researchers there are exploring a number of new frontiers. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer gives us a look at some projects pioneering the future of the space industry.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to mandatory recount: officials
The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania will now go to a recount, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced.
Biden and Trump meet at White House
Donald Trump made a victor's return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power as the president-elect moves quickly to build out his new administration.
Orlando Magic, UCF Knights off to hot start in hoops
The Orlando Magic and UCF Knights are off to hot starts in their respective basketball seasons. The Magic dominated the Washington Wizards in their first game of the NBA Cup In-Season Tournament, and the UCF Knights scored 100 points to beat Florida Atlantic University. The Magic are 5-5 heading into a rematch with the Indiana Pacers at the Kia Center, and the Knights are 3-0 with a win against a top-15 program. Tyler Caron, Co-host and Producer of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the best and brightest in Orlando hoops.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
West Melbourne Police seek public's help in veteran's death investigation
West Melbourne Police said a man was found unresponsive in the middle of the roadway on Veterans Day Monday, just before 8 p.m. in the area of Wickham road and Rodes Place.
Sunken WWII US destroyer, known as ‘Dancing Mouse,’ discovered 80 years after battle with Japanese
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
Human head washes ashore South Florida beach, police say
A human head was found washed ashore on a beach Tuesday morning in South Florida, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Jeff Goldblum is getting his own wax figure - and it's coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Life finds a way – and Jurassic Park actor Jeff Goldbum finally found his way into Madame Tussauds Orlando wax museum. The museum announced that a wax figure of the star would join its collection sometime next year.
Colorado man banned from Yellowstone National Park after entering protected area
A Colorado man was sentenced to jail and banned from Yellowstone National Park after officials said he walked off a designated trail and entered a protected area.
John Thune is the new Republican Senate Leader, succeeding longest-serving party leader
United States Senator John Thune won the secret ballot making him the new Republican Senate Leader and the majority leader of the upper chamber in the new Congress.
Rick Scott knocked out of Senate leader race on first ballot as Thune and Cornyn advance
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was knocked out of the Senate leader race after the first secret ballot on Wednesday morning.
North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
Proposed changes to Lynx system in Seminole County
FOX 35's Morgan Parrish talks about the proposed changes to the Seminole County Lynx bus systems and when they could possibly be put into action.
Video: Joe Biden, Donald Trump White House meeting
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met Wednesday at the White House. Both promised a smooth transition between administrations.
77-year-old man killed, hit by car in Maitland, roadblock for U.S. 17-92 northbound lanes
A 77-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car Wednesday morning in Maitland, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Louisville factory explosion kills 2, injures 11; Cause under investigation
A factory explosion at Givaudan Sense Colour in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday killed two people, injured 11 others, and caused significant damage to nearby homes and businesses.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts to celebrate World Kindness Day
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating World Kindness Day by giving away free doughnuts on Wednesday.