Behind-the-scenes look at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe
With only 64 days until the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, theme park VIPs joins FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new theme park.
OSS students place second in competition at Harvard
Students at the Orlando Science School recently finished in second place at Harvard University's Science Olympiad Competition. The middle schoolers from the OSS Lynx Campus competed with 39 other science teams in the Olympiad, which tested kids on a variety of topics, including meteorology and physiology.
Police: 1 dead after early morning Orlando shooting
The Orlando Police Department says one person has died during a shooting that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Reports show 26-year-old Jared A. Kinloch died from a gunshot wound after being transported to the hospital. Officials said they believe the incident occurred during a "drug-related transaction."
Vigil being held for man shot by deputies in Orange County
Today, friends will honor Jose Luis-Lopez who was shot and killed by Orange County deputies, even though he was the one who called them for help. He died last month inside his own home.
Orlando police investigating deadly shooting on Curry Ford Road
Police say one person was killed in an Orlando shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning on Curry Ford Road in Orange County. Officers are asking anyone with information on the incident to reach out.
MLB in Orlando? City makes strong bid for franchise as Tampa Bay Rays search for new home
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a new home after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, with Tampa and Orlando emerging as top contenders.
Small plane makes emergency landing in Orange County, officials say
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Wedgefield area of Orange County on Wednesday afternoon.
FOX 35 Storm School: Waterbridge Elementary School
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson visits Waterbridge Elementary School in Orange County for this week's FOX 35 Storm School.
Man accused of inappropriately touching young girl in lazy river at Orlando resort
William Chatel is facing a felony molestation charge after he inappropriately touched a young girl while in the lazy river pool at an Orlando resort, authorities said.
Daughter reunites with 94-year-old blind father who survived Seminole County tornado
A 94-year-old blind man lost a large portion of his roof in Monday’s EF2 tornado.
Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to debut new attraction, officials say
Disney has revealed additional details for its new attraction "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" featuring Mando and Grogu, which will debut later this year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Third round of Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off in Orlando
The third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational is kicking off off in Orlando. The cut line was set yesterday at four over par, and it remains crowded at the top of the leader board. Six players are within four shots or less of the top spot. FOX 35's Jessica Eley has a recap of the tournament so far.
Woman granted bond in Orlando road rage shooting case
Tina Allgeo, the Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder for a deadly road-rage shooting, bonded out of jail on Saturday morning. Since being indicted last month, 47-year-old Allgeo has been held in Orange County Jail without bond. On Friday, a judge set Allgeo's bond at $100,000. Court records show she posted the bond only a few hours later.
Bond of $100K granted for woman accused of deadly road rage shooting in Orlando
A judge granted bond for an Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder in a December road rage shooting.
Florida teen involved in Orange County 'mob' street takeover arrested, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.
Settlement reached in deadly fireworks warehouse explosion
The families of the four people who were killed when a fireworks warehouse exploded in Orange County have settled a lawsuit with the company. The fire happened in December 2022 at Magic in the Sky. One person survived the explosion. Investigators say the warehouse was not designed to house explosives. The terms of the settlement have not yet been released.
'MJ' now playing at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando
Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has come to Orlando in the form of "MJ," a new multi-Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The show runs at multiple times from March 4-16 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando.
Second round of Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off in Orlando
This year, the Arnold Palmer Invitational runs from March 3-9 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando. The PGA Tour golf tournament brings the best of the best to play in The City Beautiful as golfers from around the world compete for a purse of $20 million.
Florida homeowner reports break-in and is shot, killed by deputies who believed he had knife: officials
New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.
Man accused of swallowing luxury earrings
Larry Lawton, a crime prevention specialist, joins FOX 35 to talk about Jaythan Gilder, who was recently arrested for allegedly stealing $769,500 worth of jewelry from Tiffany & Co. at the Mall at Millenia. Authorities say Gilder, who has a history of similar crimes, attempted to swallow the stolen earrings during his arrest and now faces charges of robbery with a mask and first-degree grand theft.