Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Harjinder Singh: Florida to subpoena company that hired semi driver accused in deadly Florida Turnpike crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
‘Operation Van Diesel’ targets Florida fuel theft ring, nets nearly a dozen arrests
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.
Powerball lottery jackpot: $1M ticket, 2 $100,000 tickets sold in Florida
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.
Invest 91L: Disturbance likely to become tropical depression, Tropical Storm Gabrielle, NHC says
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has now tagged a tropical disturbance that emerged off the coast of Africa last weekend as Invest 91L.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has now tagged a tropical disturbance that emerged off the coast of Africa last weekend as Invest 91L.
Dog abandoned on side of Hillsborough County road with legs tied together, officials seeking answers
Officials in Hillsborough County are pressing for answers after they say someone left a dog on the side of the road with its legs tied together.
Officials in Hillsborough County are pressing for answers after they say someone left a dog on the side of the road with its legs tied together.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.7 billion, third largest in history
Saturday’s $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot is the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
Saturday’s $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot is the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
Trump's Florida assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh challenges president to round of golf
Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.
Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.
'English isn't optional': Senate GOP bill takes aim at illegal immigrant truckers after Florida crash
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Argentine Tegus: Has South Florida invasive lizard made its way to Central Florida?
In Brevard County, a Florida woman believes she caught a strange lizard. She contacted FOX 35 because she wasn't sure what it was.
In Brevard County, a Florida woman believes she caught a strange lizard. She contacted FOX 35 because she wasn't sure what it was.
Where's TJ? Florida woman looking for kind stranger who helped her after crash: 'An angel'
A woman in Central Florida is on the hunt for a man named "TJ," who rushed to her aid after she was involved in a crash.
A woman in Central Florida is on the hunt for a man named "TJ," who rushed to her aid after she was involved in a crash.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Gabrielle likely to form in the Eastern Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking what will likely become Tropical Storm Gabrielle within the next few days. The tropical wave is currently located in the far Eastern Atlantic.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking what will likely become Tropical Storm Gabrielle within the next few days. The tropical wave is currently located in the far Eastern Atlantic.
Orlando weather: Widespread showers, storms expected through evening
Widespread showers and storms are on tap Wednesday evening across Central Florida.
Widespread showers and storms are on tap Wednesday evening across Central Florida.
Trump meets with the President of the Republic of Poland
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Karol Nawrocki, the president of the Republic of Poland, on Wednesday morning. A main focus of the meeting was security, particularly the war in Ukraine and NATO's future. Trump assured Nawrocki that the U.S. would "help Poland protect itself."
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Karol Nawrocki, the president of the Republic of Poland, on Wednesday morning. A main focus of the meeting was security, particularly the war in Ukraine and NATO's future. Trump assured Nawrocki that the U.S. would "help Poland protect itself."
Florida governor's race: Paul Renner, former state House Speaker, announces run
Former state House Speaker Paul Renner has officially announced his intent to run in the 2026 Florida governor race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against President Donald Trump’s endorsed pick, Rep. Byron Donalds.
Former state House Speaker Paul Renner has officially announced his intent to run in the 2026 Florida governor race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against President Donald Trump’s endorsed pick, Rep. Byron Donalds.