As Thursday winds down in Central Florida, a few evening thunderstorms are expected. In addition, the FOX 35 Storm Team is continuing to monitor the dangerous rip currents and surf coming from Hurricane Erin as it passes by the East Coast.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back after a Democratic state senator who decried the state's move to eliminate the rainbow colors from an Orlando crosswalk

The tourism industry welcomed 75.3 million visitors to Central Florida in 2024 and those paying guests spent about $59.9 billion here, said Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando will be home to Florida‘s second passport office within two years. The State Department has signed a lease to establish the office at 5520 Gatlin Ave., just north of the Orlando International Airport.

The aerospace giant's $100 million investment in Florida isn't an isolated incident. It's part of a broader trend that's transforming Brevard County into a powerhouse of defense and space technology.

A rainbow crosswalk was removed overnight outside of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, one of the most significant LGBTQ sites in Florida, as part of state and federal transportation officials’ aim to wipe “political banners” from public roadways.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will experience warm and muggy weather on Thursday, with temperatures reaching the 90s. A west wind is expected to drive up temperatures along the coastline and move scattered showers from west to east across the Peninsula.