Bear takes up residence in Lake Eola Park

A young black bear has been spotted in some trees at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando doing what bears seemingly do best – sleeping, observing, and occasionally some climbing.

Teens remembered at gun violence town hall

Residents in Orlando's Paramore community came together to remember three teenagers who were recently victims of gun violence. Those teens were all members of the local Boys & Girls Club

Meet Orlando's Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome

Shawn Welcome graduated from the University of Central Florida and has been a longtime Orlando resident. In 2021, he was selected as Orlando's Poet Laureate, the city's storyteller. FOX 35's Danielle Knox shares his story.

Burglars targeting cars at fire stations

Both the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office are investigating reports of car burglaries at fire stations in Orange County and Seminole County. Three stations in Seminole County were hit, and three stations in Orange County were hit, officials said.

Woman wants schools to pull graphic novel

Orange County mother Erin Huntley pointed out the violent drawings in the Japanese graphic novel Assassination Classroom. She is trying to get the book removed from Orange County's high school libraries.

OCSO: Man, woman dead in possibly targeted attack

Orange County deputies are investigating after 2 people have died in what could possibly have been a targeted attack. A man and woman were found with "obvious signs of trauma" on Bastille Lane Sunday morning and taken to the hospital where both died. OCSO has not released any suspect details, but said deputies were actively investigating.

Winter Park considering smart-road plan for pedestrians, cars

Winter Park's streets and crosswalks could get major upgrades over the next two decades to make them safer for pedestrians and more efficient for drivers. The technology ss called CAV infrastructure, which stands for "connected and autonomous vehicle."

FHP: 1 dead, 5 teens hurt in crash near SR 408

A man has died and five teenagers were rushed to the hospital early Sunday after a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County, according to Florida Highway Patrol and Orange County Fire Rescue.

Florida high school student posthumously named honorary U.S. Navy SEAL

A Florida high school student who was killed six months ago while on the side of the road helping another driver was posthumously named an honorary U.S. Navy SEAL. Nick Miner, 18, and a student at East River High School, was killed in October 2022. Miner stopped to help a stranded motorist who had become stuck on Dallas Boulevard, but another driver failed to see him and struck his truck, ultimately, killing the teenager, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Press conference: Orlando police release bodycam in officer-involved shooting

The Orlando Police Department released bodycam video from a police-involved shooting that happened on Easter Sunday. Police shot and killed a man who began shooting at them. That suspect is also accused of shooting and killing three people inside a home, including two children and a woman. Content warning: Some may find the video tough to watch.

Orlando flag football league hopes to set Guinness World Record

A Florida flag football league has its goal set on a big prize -- a Guinness World Record. The Supreme Flag Football League said it has over 119 teams that compete each week from around the country, possibly the largest league in the world. Video courtesy: FlagBeast