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4th of July deals and freebies

4th of July deals and freebies

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4, 2026 9:24am EDT

Man, 60, drowns in Daytona Beach; search continues for missing teen swimmer, officials say

Man, 60, drowns in Daytona Beach; search continues for missing teen swimmer, officials say

Man, 60, drowns in Daytona Beach; search continues for missing teen swimmer, officials say

July 3, 2026 11:12pm EDT

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

July 3, 2026 10:22pm EDT

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

July 3, 2026 10:18pm EDT

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

July 3, 2026 10:11pm EDT

First-of-its-kind rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite

First-of-its-kind rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite

First-of-its-kind rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite

July 3, 2026 8:55pm EDT

Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece

Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece

Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece

July 3, 2026 6:09pm EDT

Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney

Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney

Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney

July 2, 2026 11:52pm EDT

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say

July 2, 2026 11:42pm EDT

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FOX 35 Severe Thunderstorm Coverage across Central Florida

FOX 35 Severe Thunderstorm Coverage across Central Florida

FOX 35 Severe Thunderstorm Coverage across Central Florida

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist, Laurel Blanchard, joined Garrett Wymer live for extended coverage of a severe thunderstorm in effect for Osceola, Orange, and Brevard Counties.

June 24, 2026 3:48pm EDT

Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

April 15, 2026 1:24pm EDT

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

February 2, 2026 11:48am EST

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

January 27, 2026 4:21pm EST

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

January 11, 2026 1:30pm EST

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

January 11, 2026 1:11pm EST

Money

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Entertainment

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

June 5, 2026 5:41pm EDT

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

June 5, 2026 3:14pm EDT

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

June 5, 2026 2:08pm EDT

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

June 5, 2026 6:05am EDT

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

May 27, 2026 5:09pm EDT

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

May 22, 2026 7:24pm EDT

Viral Stories

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'