CRS-31 rocket launch: Sonic booms possible in Central Florida
Monday night, SpaceX will launch the 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-31) mission to the International Space Station. Launch is set for 9:29 p.m. Officials have warned that sonic booms might be heard as the Falcon 9 rocket is expected to land at Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Orange County sets record for returned mail-in ballots
In Florida, early ballots and mail-in ballots are tabulated before Election Day, though results are not released until after the polls close. Several counties have seen more than 50% voter turnout.
Downtown Orlando shooting suspect to be charged as an adult
The 17-year-old suspect in the downtown Orlando shooting over Halloween will be charged as an adult, State Attorney Andrew Bain announced Monday. He was charged with second-degree murder, though additional charges are pending. Bain said in Florida a grand jury has to indict on first-degree murder and that his office plans to present the case to a grand jury soon.
Remembering the victims in the downtown Orlando shooting
FOX 35 is learning more about Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr., the two men killed after a gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando. Hill was a dedicated employee of a local towing business and Schmidt Jr. was a student at UCF.
The 6 Florida amendments explained
FOX 35 digital anchor Garrett Wymer breaks down everything you need to know about the six Constitutional Amendments on the November ballot. Here's what you need to know about Amendment 1, Amendment 2, Amendment 3, Amendment 4, Amendment 5, and Amendment 6.
Tropical Storm Rafael tracker: Latest path, spaghetti models
Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean Sea, where it is expected to cross Jamaica, the Grand Cayman Islands, and Cuba, before entering the Gulf of Mexico this week. It is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening back down to a tropical storm in the Gulf.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to become hurricane in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean, and is forecast to briefly become a Category 2 hurricane later this week over Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Meet Arnon Mishkin, head of FOX News' Decision Desk
FOX 35’s Amy Kaufeldt recently sat down with the head of FOX News’ decision desk, Arnon Mishkin. The Harvard and Yale educated consultant is one of the leading voices in the nation when it comes to calling elections and explains how he rose to prominence in the field. He’s been leading the network’s decision desk since 2008 and has a team of 9 analysts who help make the calls state by state on election night as the polls close and votes are counted. In 2020, Mishkin famously called Arizona for Joe Biden before anyone else, which was controversial at the time. He tells Amy what went into making that decision. Mishkin also explains why it could be days before we know who’ll win the 2024 presidential election.
Woman's body found near road in West Melbourne, Brevard County deputies say
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman's body was found on the side of the road early Monday morning in West Melbourne, the sheriff's office said.
Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
How many electoral votes does each state have?
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms: Florida Keys under tropical storm watch
Tropical Depression 18 formed early Monday morning in the Caribbean and is forecast to become Tropical Storm Rafael later Monday, and then a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Watch: Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect to be charged as an adult, State Attorney Andrew Bain says
Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain is holding a news conference to provide an update on the downtown Orlando mass shooting that happened early morning November 1st following Halloween festivities.
Full conference: Orlando mass shooting suspect to be charged as adult
Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain held a news conference and announced that the downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect, 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, will be charged as an adult.
Jaylen Dwayne Edgar: Orlando Halloween shooting suspect to be charged as adult
The 17-year-old boy accused of firing a gun into crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando – killing two people and injuring eight others – will be charged as an adult, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced on Monday.
What are the swing states? Who's winning? Your election questions, answered
Election week has arrived. From swing states to what election polls are saying, here’s everything to know in the final hours before the big day.
Osceola County dirt bike accident, 16-year-old dead and 18-year-old seriously injured
A crash between a dirt bike and an SUV left a 16-year-old dead and an 18-year-old severely injured in Osceola County on Sunday evening.
Where to vote in Florida: Find your polling location on Election Day
Election Day: Do you know where to vote? Find your polling location in Central Florida. Here's a county-by-county guide.
Tropical system likely to be hurricane in Gulf of Mexico
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 was declared Sunday in the Caribbean (formerly Invest 97L), and is expected to become Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday. It's then expected to strengthen into a Cat. 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida's coast, before weakening back to a tropical storm.
Bill Clinton, Sen. Rick Scott campaign in Central Florida
Former president Bill Clinton stumped for VP Kamala Harris on Sunday, while Sen. Rick Scott, who is up for reelection, campaigned with the Orange County GOP.