Clarence Avant ‘Godfather of Black Music’ dies at 92

Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.

Fulton County grand jury indicts Trump, allies in 2020 Georgia election case

Indictments have been handed up in the Georgia election probe. The Fulton County DA handed the indictments into the clerk shortly before 9 p.m. Monday.

Wild Florida airboat crash: 13 hurt after 2 airboats collide during tour

Thirteen people were injured in an airboat crash at Wild Florida on Monday, a spokesperson from the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to FOX 35 News.

Georgia grand jury wraps up Trump probe
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A Georgia grand jury that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo that state's 2020 election results arrived at a frenzied conclusion late Monday, returning indictments even as prosecutors offered no clarity about who had been charged and for what. The existence of indictments became apparent around 9 p.m., when the Fulton County judge who for months has been presiding over the grand jury investigation was presented by courthouse officials with a set of papers in a courtroom packed with reporters anticipating news.

Alleged car thief arrested after barricading himself inside Florida business

An alleged car thief was arrested after barricading himself at a Daytona Beach business. Anthony Galloway, 42, is accused of stealing a man’s car as he was pumping gas on Derbyshire Road. 911 calls shortly after the incident indicate Galloway is unknown to the victim.

Florida woman doused herself in Mountain Dew to erase DNA after killing roommate in Daytona Beach: police

Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.

‘Mother nature sending a message’: NASA tracks warmest July since 1880

Temperatures are reaching new heights. Last July was the hottest on record, according to new NASA data. Researchers across the globe are worried the warming will only get worse, and coastal communities are ground zero when it comes to climate change.

New Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain pledges to revisit previously dropped cases

New State Attorney Andrew Bain has pledged to review previously dropped cases that involve serious charges. But an attorney in one high-profile case says it may end up being an empty promise.

'Our prayers go out to the family': Man killed in shooting inside Florida home, Flagler sheriff says

One person was shot and killed at a home on Blare Drive in Palm Coast Monday morning, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened around 5:40 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found one person dead.

Fake Florida veterinarian performs deadly surgery on pregnant dog: deputies

The man was introduced to the family as a veterinarian, but an investigation revealed he wasn't a licensed veterinarian, but a licensed groomer, according to deputies.

Brevard County Zoo gets $5 million donation
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The Brevard Zoo has received a $5 million donation from the DSF Charitable Foundation.

'My heart is beating crazy': Video appears to show Florida deputy exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop

A Florida deputy is recovering after being exposed to suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, according to the Flagler Sheriff's Office. The deputy was responding to multiple calls about a reckless driver that left the scene of a crash in Bunnell when the incident happened.

Florida-bound flight drops 20,000 feet
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A flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, into Gainesville dropped over 15,000 feet in the span of about 3 minutes, according to flight records. American Airlines Flight 5916 was on its way into Florida when the crew reported a possible pressurization issue, a spokesperson from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told FOX 35 News. The plane landed safely at the Gainesville Regional Airport shortly before 5 p.m.