Central Florida schools gear up for first day amid heat wave
Thousands of kids are heading back to school across central Florida on Thursday amid a heat wave. School districts tell FOX 35 they're monitoring the weather, and will adjust as needed. Here's what some of the districts are doing to prepare.
Thousands of kids are heading back to school across central Florida on Thursday amid a heat wave. School districts tell FOX 35 they're monitoring the weather, and will adjust as needed. Here's what some of the districts are doing to prepare.
Appeals court backs ruling in pot case challenging 3rd-party online sites
An appeals court Wednesday upheld an administrative law judge’s decision that the Florida Department of Health needed to go through a rule-making process before it could block medical marijuana operators from using third-party online sites to process patient orders.
An appeals court Wednesday upheld an administrative law judge’s decision that the Florida Department of Health needed to go through a rule-making process before it could block medical marijuana operators from using third-party online sites to process patient orders.
Mixed reactions over new policy requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
School districts across Central Florida are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if they want their kids' nickname or preferred name to be used in class.
School districts across Central Florida are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if they want their kids' nickname or preferred name to be used in class.
Reward offered in murder of Florida assisted living center director; suspect identified
A Florida man has been named as a suspect in his husband's murder and that man's daughter is also a person of interest. Marion County sheriff's deputies continue to search for the killer of 59-year-old Timothy Smith, and investigators said his spouse, Herbert Swilley, is the prime suspect, they said.
A Florida man has been named as a suspect in his husband's murder and that man's daughter is also a person of interest. Marion County sheriff's deputies continue to search for the killer of 59-year-old Timothy Smith, and investigators said his spouse, Herbert Swilley, is the prime suspect, they said.
Family comes to resolution with cemetery after told to remove decorations at son's grave
A grieving family has some resolution after they were told to remove all the decorations from their son's grave. After FOX 35's original story aired, state investigators got involved to help find a solution.
A grieving family has some resolution after they were told to remove all the decorations from their son's grave. After FOX 35's original story aired, state investigators got involved to help find a solution.
Who will attend 1st GOP presidential debate
It is a little more than two weeks before the first debate of the GOP Primary Season. It remains unknown whether Former President Donald Trump will participate.
It is a little more than two weeks before the first debate of the GOP Primary Season. It remains unknown whether Former President Donald Trump will participate.
Effectiveness of ankle monitors in tracking criminals
Court records show the man who shot two Orlando Police officers last Friday night was supposed to be under police supervision.
Court records show the man who shot two Orlando Police officers last Friday night was supposed to be under police supervision.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Drone video gives bird's-eye view of Flagler Beach lifeguards rescuing swimmer in Florida
It's not often you get to see lifeguards in action from a bird's-eye view. Joe Osborne was on a break from work at a tattoo shop across from A1A when he decided to put his drone in the air and capture some shots. He had no idea he’d see lifeguards rescuing a man.
It's not often you get to see lifeguards in action from a bird's-eye view. Joe Osborne was on a break from work at a tattoo shop across from A1A when he decided to put his drone in the air and capture some shots. He had no idea he’d see lifeguards rescuing a man.
Flagler County man arrested for holding gun to Lyft driver's head, deputies say
A Flagler County man was arrested for holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head and pulling the trigger. Luckily, the weapon didn't fire.
A Flagler County man was arrested for holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head and pulling the trigger. Luckily, the weapon didn't fire.
Boeing Starliner spacecraft still requires months of work before NASA astronaut flight
Boeing managers revealed the company has months of work remaining to get the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft ready for its first NASA astronaut flight to the International Space Station.
Boeing managers revealed the company has months of work remaining to get the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft ready for its first NASA astronaut flight to the International Space Station.
'Bothers me': Why was Orlando shooting suspect, Daton Viel, out on bond?
Why was Daton Viel, the man with a documented criminal history accused of shooting two Orlando police officers last week in Florida, out on bond in the first place?
Why was Daton Viel, the man with a documented criminal history accused of shooting two Orlando police officers last week in Florida, out on bond in the first place?
New ride inspection law triggers investigation after child falls off Florida coaster
A six-year-old boy remains hospitalized after falling off a roller coaster in Central Florida. It happened last week at Fun Spot in Kissimmee. Osceola County Fire Rescue said he fell off the "Galaxy Spin," which is temporarily closed. New legislation sparked by a tragedy at a different amusement park last just went into effect on July 1 that changed the standards for inspections, along with training requirements to operate rides.
A six-year-old boy remains hospitalized after falling off a roller coaster in Central Florida. It happened last week at Fun Spot in Kissimmee. Osceola County Fire Rescue said he fell off the "Galaxy Spin," which is temporarily closed. New legislation sparked by a tragedy at a different amusement park last just went into effect on July 1 that changed the standards for inspections, along with training requirements to operate rides.
Truck totaled during Florida storm after lightning 'blew the windshield out'
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.
Bodycam: Daton Viel flees from UCF police
In newly released bodycam video of Daton Viel, he's seen running from police in a chaotic scene that unfolded behind the University of Central Florida campus in June. This incident happened months before he was shot and killed by SWAT after he was accused of shooting at two Orlando police officers.
In newly released bodycam video of Daton Viel, he's seen running from police in a chaotic scene that unfolded behind the University of Central Florida campus in June. This incident happened months before he was shot and killed by SWAT after he was accused of shooting at two Orlando police officers.
Florida deputy's car struck by lightning
A Walton County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol car was struck by lightning while he was driving it. He was transported to a local hospital, but is expected to be OK.
A Walton County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol car was struck by lightning while he was driving it. He was transported to a local hospital, but is expected to be OK.
1 arrested for bringing gun into Tampa International's Airside F, prompts evacuation of terminal: Officials
A passenger was arrested at Tampa International Airport after being caught with a gun in Airside F Friday evening, officials said.
A passenger was arrested at Tampa International Airport after being caught with a gun in Airside F Friday evening, officials said.
Shark attack survivor, researcher debunk common shark myths
Man-eating monsters or smart survivalists. When it comes to sharks, everyone has an opinion. The animal gets a lot of attention, especially when it attacks a human, but experts say, the animal isn’t on the hunt for human flesh.
Man-eating monsters or smart survivalists. When it comes to sharks, everyone has an opinion. The animal gets a lot of attention, especially when it attacks a human, but experts say, the animal isn’t on the hunt for human flesh.
2 children rushed to hospital after near drownings at Give Kids The World Village, officials say
Two children who nearly drowned are being treated at the hospital, according to the Kissimmee Fire Department.
Two children who nearly drowned are being treated at the hospital, according to the Kissimmee Fire Department.
‘It was so massive’: 6.3-pound tumor removed from stray dog's leg
A stray dog found in Brevard County, Florida is on the road to recovery after a six-pound mass was removed from her hind leg.
A stray dog found in Brevard County, Florida is on the road to recovery after a six-pound mass was removed from her hind leg.