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

Direct visitor spending in Orlando grew an impressive 5.4%, generating an economic impact equivalent to hosting the NFL Super Bowl nearly twice a week for an entire year.'

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.

State officials have officially unveiled the location and schedule for the upcoming passport office opening in Orlando. On Friday, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost announced that the new location will be just north of Orlando International Airport at 5520 Gatlin Ave., Orlando, FL 32812.

The SEC's move to a nine-game schedule is not expected to affect 2030 and '33 matchups between the UCF Knights and the Florida Gators.

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.