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Central Florida authorities warn against deadly Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing fentanyl. The Dutch Trimbos Institute advises total abstinence as tourist hotspots face rising overdose risks from stylized illicit drugs targeting party-goers.

Pensacola Beach residents urge city to regulate large short-term rentals due to rising complaints about noise, litter, and traffic congestion from big parties.

Florida law does not criminalize being homeless itself, but local ordinances restrict where you can sleep outside or park overnight. Understanding these rules is vital for Central Floridians facing housing insecurity.

AI-assisted surgery successfully removed a brain tumor in London, offering new hope and precision for neurosurgical procedures available to Orlando patients.

Research using coral samples shows El Nino is intensifying due to climate change, affecting Central Florida's weather, tourism revenue, and agricultural stability.

Repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have revealed significant issues with its liner, contradicting claims of vandalism by President Donald Trump.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces registration begins Sept. 11 for the upcoming black bear hunting season scheduled to open in December statewide.

The FOX 35 Storm Team reports strong thunderstorms currently moving across Orlando and Central Florida, prompting active flood advisories for the region.

Active severe thunderstorm warnings and flood advisories are impacting Orlando today. The FOX 35 Storm Team tracks storms threatening the region with heavy rain.

Florida reports rising locally-acquired dengue cases across Central Florida. Health officials urge residents to prevent mosquito bites as surveillance continues statewide.

Kameron Glasgow survives a lightning strike that kills his wife and twin daughters. The tragedy occurred in a relative's driveway, underscoring urgent lightning safety needs in Central Florida.

Trump legal team warns Kennedy Center may be demolished if not renovated, linking facade honor disputes to structural risks in new court filings.