FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Parents of late FAMU drum major Robert Champion reflect on his death
Friday marked the tenth anniversary of the death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion as a result of hazing. It happened after the Florida Classic football game in Orlando. His parents are now opening up about their loss as they continue their mission to stop violent hazing.
Friday marked the tenth anniversary of the death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion as a result of hazing. It happened after the Florida Classic football game in Orlando. His parents are now opening up about their loss as they continue their mission to stop violent hazing.
Sheriff: Deputy was justified in killing woman armed with shovel
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.
Brevard County community battling nuisance bears
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Vaccination mandate challenges consolidated
A Cincinnati-based federal appeals court will handle consolidated challenges from across the country to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would require tens of millions of workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be regularly tested and wear masks.
A Cincinnati-based federal appeals court will handle consolidated challenges from across the country to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would require tens of millions of workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be regularly tested and wear masks.
Flagler County School Board meeting heats up over book controversy
Angry parents showed up Tuesday night at a Flagler County School Board meeting. Parents are upset about a book found in school libraries.
Angry parents showed up Tuesday night at a Flagler County School Board meeting. Parents are upset about a book found in school libraries.
Florida bear had plastic container stuck on head for nearly a month, FWC says
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Heinz working with Florida Tech professor to grow tomatoes on Mars
Heinz Ketchup has been a staple condiment for generations. Now, thanks to a Central Florida scientist, the condiment is going to Mars.
Heinz Ketchup has been a staple condiment for generations. Now, thanks to a Central Florida scientist, the condiment is going to Mars.
U.S. officials: Russians showed 'deliberate disregard' after explosion threatened space station
An explosion from an anti-satellite missile blasted over 1,500 pieces of space junk and thousands of smaller pieces of debris Monday morning.
An explosion from an anti-satellite missile blasted over 1,500 pieces of space junk and thousands of smaller pieces of debris Monday morning.
Central Florida turkey shoot event put on hold due to rise in turkey prices
With the rising cost of turkey and ammunition, organizers were concerned they would lose money on the event. This year's event has been put on hold.
With the rising cost of turkey and ammunition, organizers were concerned they would lose money on the event. This year's event has been put on hold.
Central Florida veteran helps his Afghan interpreter’s family escape Afghanistan
“I said you know what I’m going to risk my life. I don’t care whatever happens to me. I’m not going to leave my son and my wife"
“I said you know what I’m going to risk my life. I don’t care whatever happens to me. I’m not going to leave my son and my wife"
Police hope tattoo leads to answers after second body part found in McKay Bay
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Retailers expect holiday shopping boost
The state’s retailers are expecting record sales this holiday season, with increases of about 10 percent over 2020, according to the Florida Retail Federation. The industry group said the average consumer is expected to spend $998 on gifts over the next month and a half.
The state’s retailers are expecting record sales this holiday season, with increases of about 10 percent over 2020, according to the Florida Retail Federation. The industry group said the average consumer is expected to spend $998 on gifts over the next month and a half.
Group seeks clarity on 'business vaccine mandate'
A small-business lobbying group wants Florida lawmakers to better define business vaccine mandates as the Legislature heads into a special session next week.
A small-business lobbying group wants Florida lawmakers to better define business vaccine mandates as the Legislature heads into a special session next week.
Thanksgiving could look different for those relying on food banks this year
Three empty box trucks backed up to the Second Harvest Food Bank Central Florida and left loaded with turkeys Friday morning.
Three empty box trucks backed up to the Second Harvest Food Bank Central Florida and left loaded with turkeys Friday morning.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has choice words about juvenile justice system
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a teenager who is accused of shooting a man on Thursday is no angel but rather a "cherub."
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a teenager who is accused of shooting a man on Thursday is no angel but rather a "cherub."
Polk County mother killed by deputy she threatened with shovel
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.
Florida man going to extreme measures in search for a kidney for wife
Kirk Plante has turned the back of his pickup into a billboard, in hopes of finding his wife a kidney.
Kirk Plante has turned the back of his pickup into a billboard, in hopes of finding his wife a kidney.
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
NASA: SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance docked to the space station
NASA said the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance docked with the International Space Station early Thursday evening some 22 hours after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA said the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance docked with the International Space Station early Thursday evening some 22 hours after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.