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Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.

FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.

A man who has been behind bars for 23 years is now free. He bonded out of jail after a judge overturned his murder conviction, and he will now get a new trial. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talks about how the case came down to DNA evidence.

United Against Poverty (UAP) has unveiled a new refrigerated truck to help bring food into Central Florida food deserts. The 26-foot long truck is the first of its kind and was donated through a grant from Florida Blue. UAP hopes the truck will make a positive difference in the community.

Green Meadows Petting Farm has officially reopened in a new location at 1881 Jack Calhoun Drive in Kissimmee. The educational petting farm has cattle, pigs, goats and more, as well as hay rides and leafy open spaces.

The Orlando Police Department is looking for a man suspected of breaking into a woman's home and attempting to sexually assault her. Police released surveillance video of the suspect allegedly running through a neighborhood.

A Florida man is accused of stealing someone's ATV in Volusia County, and then taking it on an apparent joy ride.

Volusia County is getting ready for "Jeep Beach Week," where more than 250,000 visitors are expected to roll through Daytona Beach over the next week and a half. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay speaks with the Volusia County Sheriff about keeping the community safe.

A Florida man was recently arrested for allegedly making and storing homemade explosives in his house. Sebastian Tinsley, 21, is now being charged with possession of potential explosive devices.

The City of Palm Bay is meeting tonight to discuss a plan to turn an area of abandoned property, known as "The Compound," into a positive development for the community. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what's on the table for the area of concern.

A Florida man sentenced to life in prison for a murder charge will get a new trial. He's accused of a brutal murder in 2002 in Brevard County and has been behind bars since then. Now, his lawyer says that new DNA evidence does not place his client at the crime scene.

A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.

A St. Cloud bus attendant is accused of kissing and inappropriately touching multiple children. Police say Bryan Louis has now been removed from his position and fired. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Firefighters are battling a fire at a CVS in Kissimmee. Three people were injured in the fire, and two were taken to the hospital. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns gives us live updates from the scene.

Orlando police are searching for a man who they say broke into a home in the Orwin Manor neighborhood and tried to sexually assault a woman. The man is described as a Black or Hispanic man in his teens or early 20s. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the Orlando police and request the special victim's unit.