Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Brenda Whitaker
The FOX 35 Care Force is now honoring the 2024 Crossing Guard of the Year in Seminole County. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie introduces us to Brenda Whitaker, who makes a difference in the lives of thousands of students as she smiles at them and keeps them safe both on the way to and from school.
The FOX 35 Care Force is now honoring the 2024 Crossing Guard of the Year in Seminole County. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie introduces us to Brenda Whitaker, who makes a difference in the lives of thousands of students as she smiles at them and keeps them safe both on the way to and from school.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Electronic Arts, maker of 'Madden NFL' video game, to be taken private for $55B
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL," “The Sims," and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion.
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL," “The Sims," and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion.
FOX 35 Care Force: Mentor Sheldon Williams
The FOX 35 Care Force is highlighting a special imitative from the City of Orlando called the Mayor's Matching Grant Program." Started in 1995, the program has awarded more than 1,00 grants totaling nearly $6 million. Some of that grant money was awarded to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's "Young Men of Distinction Program," which helped Sheldon Williams when he was younger. Today, he has returned to Orlando as a mentor and football coach.
The FOX 35 Care Force is highlighting a special imitative from the City of Orlando called the Mayor's Matching Grant Program." Started in 1995, the program has awarded more than 1,00 grants totaling nearly $6 million. Some of that grant money was awarded to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's "Young Men of Distinction Program," which helped Sheldon Williams when he was younger. Today, he has returned to Orlando as a mentor and football coach.
Major pro-life group demands investigation into abortion pill billboards in Florida
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
Orlando weather: Tropical Storm Imelda to bring dangerous impacts to Florida coast
The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Monday as a Weather Impact Day, as Tropical Storm Imelda moves north, parallel to Florida's East Coast, bringing multiple rounds of waves and rain.
The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Monday as a Weather Impact Day, as Tropical Storm Imelda moves north, parallel to Florida's East Coast, bringing multiple rounds of waves and rain.
New Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, 2025: Here's what to know
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Imelda expected to become hurricane
Tropical Storm Imelda is slowly continuing to strengthen as it spins across the northwestern Bahamas, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm could become Hurricane Imelda by Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Imelda is slowly continuing to strengthen as it spins across the northwestern Bahamas, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm could become Hurricane Imelda by Tuesday.
National Hurricane Center: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forms near Cuba; Hurricane Humberto churns in Atlantic
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Around 50 vehicles involved in I-75 crashes near Ocala that sent 7 to hospitals: FDOT
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
A series of crashes involving approximately 50 vehicles shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Ocala on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people hospitalized, transportation officials said Friday.
Florida prepares for impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 in the Atlantic, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda in the coming days.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 in the Atlantic, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda in the coming days.
How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
Epstein files: Latest documents mention Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Here’s what we know.
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Here’s what we know.
Man accused of killing pet peacocks, eating them, over dispute with neighbor
A fight between neighbors turns deadly for some pet peacocks involved.
A fight between neighbors turns deadly for some pet peacocks involved.
Health alert issued after heat-and-eat pasta dish sold at Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.