Florida’s Housing Market Faces New Pressure: Failed Closings Hit Record Highs
Rising contract cancellations reveal systemic challenges in the Sunshine State's real estate landscape, a reminder of the last Florida housing crash. Fla. News Network —In the sweltering summer months of June and July, nearly 15% of Florida's pending home sales were canceled—marking the highest rate of failed...
At least 18 other decorative crosswalks not in FDOT compliance
A rainbow-colored sidewalk near the Pulse nightclub memorial was painted over this week by the Florida Department of Transportation, sparking frustration among survivors and renewed protests in Orlando. The FDOT stated that the crosswalk was out of compliance with its 2025 design standards and has directed officials...
Apopka man fights off bear attack as Florida readies first hunt in decade
APOPKA, Fla. - A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week. A Central Florida man, Alexander Rojas, says he was attacked by a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s Apopka home last week.
Pair of buses brings 42 homeless shelter beds to Orlando
Orlando received a significant expansion in emergency homeless shelters with the launch Wednesday of a duo of buses-turned-shelters providing 42 new beds for the region’s unhoused population.. Building upon the “Dignity Bus” program, the 407 Connect consists of two, Greyhound-style buses that were purchased by the...
Adopt-A-Pet: Meet King
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Meet King, a large mixed breed dog, available for adoption at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's Sanford shelter. All adoption fees for King have been paid for by Stanley Steemer, a sponsor of FOX 35's Adopt-A-Pet segment.
Central Florida Man Arrested for Driving 102 MPH with Children in Car
A Central Florida man was recently arrested for driving 102 MPH with children in the car. According to law enforcement, the man driving from Tampa to his home in Ormond Beach was arrested during a traffic stop after he was caught going 102 MPH on Interstate-4 in Polk County. The passengers in his vehicle were two...
Umatilla Boy Beats Cancer And Touches Hearts
At just three years old, Clayton Chatham has already faced more battles than most will in a lifetime. A spirited boy from Umatilla, Clayton is this year’s beneficiary of the 2025 Buckles for a Benefit Cattle Show, a two-day event held November 28–29 at the Kissimmee Livestock Pavilion to support families facing...
Man reported missing out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since 2024, police say
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man who was reported missing last week out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since last year, according to police. Mario Nicot, who would be 60 years old, was reported missing on Aug. 16 after one of his family members said they hadn’t heard from him since April 2024, the Kissimmee Police...
Orlando Health patient undergoes innovative brain tumor treatment
ORLANDO, Fla. — Doctors at Orlando Health Cancer Institute are making strides at treating a specific type of brain tumor with a targeted treatment. It’s an oral chemotherapy — similar to the treatment received by patients diagnosed with cancer — but in this case, it works to reduce the size of the tumor with no need...
Three Osceola County High Schools Ranked Among Florida’s and Nation’s Best by U.S. News...
Three Osceola County high schools have been recognized among the top-performing schools in Florida and the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, underscoring the district’s focus on academic excellence and student success. NeoCity Academy earned the district’s highest distinction,...